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Developing and Managing an Effective Supplier Diversity Management Program
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Provider:
Cornell University-ILR (View Profile)
Topic(s):
Human Resources > Diversity & EEO
Who Should Attend?
Purchasing managers, purchasing officials, supplier diversity managers, diversity professionals and others responsible for supplier diversity and supply chain management
Full Seminar Description
This workshop will examine gaining competitive advantage through supplier diversity and the essentials of the supplier diversity program. Identify and overcome potential obstacles in implementing a supplier diversity program. 1 day. Fee per person: $895. Fee includes breakfast, lunch and refreshments.In an effort to comply with government regulations and to gain a competitive advantage, many organizations have designed and implemented supplier diversity strategies and programs.
This workshop will examine:
- Gaining competitive advantage through supplier diversity
- Essentials of the supplier diversity program
- Establishing you supplier diversity profile to realize business goals and to benchmark comparable organizations to improve your own
Who Will Benefit?
Purchasing managers, purchasing officials, supplier diversity managers, diversity professionals and others responsible for supplier diversity and supply chain management.Key Topics
The need for a strategic approach to supplier diversity- Ten strategies for improving supplier diversity programs
- Ten strategies for making the relationship work
Identifying and overcoming potential obstacles in implementing a supplier diversity program
- The best sources
- Making a strong business case
- Supplier diversity as an integral part of a diversity strategy
- An examination of challenges and opportunities
- Measuring and tracking success
- Training and education on supplier diversity
Supplier diversity: Fact vs. Fiction
- Why supplier diversity programs fail
- Why supplier diversity relationships are often difficult
- Organizational image as a barrier to supplier diversity
Why procurement must partner with the entire organization to ensure success
Holding managers accountable for supplier diversity
Building and marketing an effective supplier diversity plan
Special Features
- Extensive case study and application
- Overview of best practices in supplier diversity
- Exceptional guest speakers
Sponsor Background:
- Over 50 years ago, Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations was formed to provide training to employers to improve workplaces and workplace life.
- Cornell workshops have a reputation for being current in subject theory and application as well as on legal or regulatory issues.
- Classes are highly interactive…between student and instructor and student to student.
- Discussion groups, case studies, role plays, and other exercises provide practice for your learning.
- Your instructors are skilled communicators and experienced professionals committed to providing the finest in real world, practical education.
- The majority of our clients are repeat users…a testimony to the quality and value received.
Substitution and Cancellation Policy
Substitutions of registrants can be made at any time. Cancellations and transfers are subject to a 25% charge unless received in writing one week prior to the program. Registrants who do not cancel in writing prior to the program date and who do not attend are responsible for the entire fee.
PLEASE NOTE: CORNELL NO LONGER ACCEPTS REGISTRATIONS WITH THE "BILL ME" OPTION. ALL WORKSHOPS MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE EITHER BY CREDIT CARD OR PROOF OF PAYMENT SUCH AS A PO NUMBER.
Instructor(s):
Tim Findley, Sean Huddleston
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