This blog was originally published on 6/1/2013 and updated on 12/30/2019.
When considering strategies to increase engagement and spend with diverse suppliers, supplier diversity programs must be willing to be moved to tiers. (Sorry, we couldn’t resist the obvious pun!) Tier 1 and Tier 2 are important terms to know when describing suppliers, especially diverse suppliers, and the supplier diversity Tier goals that companies set and strive to meet. Tier 2 suppliers are of special note because these businesses offer the potential to partner with more diverse suppliers and grow your diversity initiatives.
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