Over the years, I’ve enjoyed watching how supplier diversity has changed – the types of suppliers being included and excluded from consideration.
Historically, supplier diversity programs were created to level the playing field after decades of discrimination left certain ethnic groups at a disadvantage. Today, as I’ve stated before (and have been debated on), is that supplier diversity programs are being used for companies to create more appeal to their diverse customer base.
The question I have for you is this: do you think UPS’ new LGBTBE classification is more aimed at (a) compensating for societal discrimination of the past or (b) appealing to a diverse customer base?
Oh, and how the h*ck do you audit sexual orientation? If this type of classification becomes more widely adopted, will business owners try to cheat by claiming false sexuality the way suppliers have tried to cheat as described in the podcast Supplier Diversity Challenges?
Recommended Reading
- Strategic Supplier Diversity Best Practices
- Supplier Diversity Goals
- Managing Supplier Performance
- Did The Procurement Profession Get Supplier Diversity All Wrong From The Get-Go?
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