“Diversity , equity , and inclusion efforts must expand beyond employees , and should include suppliers and customers as well ”
KRIS OSWOLD VICE PRESIDENT OF GLOBAL SUPPLIER DIVERSITY , UPS
comfortable with change is an important part of a supplier diversity strategy to help ensure diverse businesses win contracts and are not simply invited to bid in vain .” The true value of supplier diversity Oswold says that supplier diversity brings “ real , measurable business value , while simultaneously broadening economic inclusion ”. Companies should approach it as a business strategy with the focus , resources , and accountability necessary to achieve results .
“ Diversity , equity , and inclusion efforts must expand beyond employees , and should include suppliers and customers as well . With an authentic approach , if you care about diversity and inequity anywhere , you must care about it everywhere .”
Kris Oswold is Vice President of Global Supplier diversity at UPS . Prior to leading supplier diversity , Kris designed and executed a variety of UPS business processes across the globe , including customer and technical support , billing , accounts receivable , and human resources operations .
Driving change through the large organisation is where Kris excels , so being tapped to lead a rejuvenation of supplier diversity at UPS was a great fit .
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