Supplier diversity programs were developed to level the playing field for diverse suppliers.  By connecting diverse suppliers to economic opportunity, organizations can harness the power of the marketplace to drive social impact.

Research shows that consumers are more likely to engage with a brand that publicly commits to diversity and inclusion. The business case shows, when buyers give more vendors from under-represented groups a chance to compete for businesses, organizations experience better outcomes.

However, to most the thought of a supplier diversity program sounds exhausting.  Perhaps more importantly, beyond ROI, what are the real impacts of these programs on organizations, vendors, and our communities.

Sustainable supply chains, the need for alternative solutions, organization’s mission and goals make a case for companies to commit themselves to take another look at supplier diversity.

What does it look like when a company goes all in on supplier diversity?  Let’s take a 360 degree look at what supplier diversity programs look like in biotech industry.

In this episode of Make Shift Happen, Leah Brown, CEO of Acnos Pharma and Alan Salter, Director, Procurement Lead US Business Unit at Takeda, shares their perspective on the economics, data, and social impact of supplier diversity programs. 

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