Supply Base Diversity: The Initiatives Leading the Global Market | LinkedIn Live

Supplier diversity has evolved beyond its US roots to become a critical element of corporate procurement strategies worldwide, with companies like Google and Microsoft integrating it into their international sourcing strategies.

Our upcoming LinkedIn Live session will bring together industry leaders, including Kerry Hallard, CEO of GSA-UK, and Chris Genteel, Founder of Glidelane Consulting and formerly of Google, and Everest Group analysts, to discuss how supplier diversity is evolving in non-US markets, with insights on impact sourcing, gender-responsive procurement, and more.

The speakers will examine real-world case studies demonstrating the business case to integrate these social practices, from driving innovation to strengthening corporate reputation to greater quality, and explore the strategic advantages, including customer centricity, operational efficiencies, regulatory alignment, and risk mitigation.

During this collaborative LinkedIn Live session, we explored key trends, highlighting:

• The strategic advantage of supplier diversity, regardless of political shifts 
• The growing reliance on underrepresented and diverse talent as population trends change and talent shortages grow 
• The role of supplier diversity and DEIB (diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging) initiatives in expanding access to high-quality talent