Blogs
Anmol Sharma
Supplier diversity is becoming an essential part of how organisations build strong, fair and resilient supply chains. Many companies express a genuine desire to work with diverse suppliers, but they often struggle to understand how much they currently spend with them or how inclusive their supply base really is. Without clear information it becomes difficult to make progress.
Anmol Sharma
In the evolving world of modern business, supplier diversity has become more than just a buzzword. It is now a critical strategy for companies that want to remain innovative, inclusive, and connected to the communities they serve. Supplier diversity is the practice of intentionally engaging businesses that are owned and operated by underrepresented groups, including women, minorities, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs.
Anmol Sharma
In today’s business environment, the strength of a company is no longer measured only by its financial growth or market share. Increasingly, businesses are being evaluated on their ability to create value for communities, empower underrepresented groups, and commit to inclusive growth.
Anmol Sharma
The world of business to business transactions is undergoing an evolution that is as profound as the industrial revolutions of the past. Just as the internet once changed the way individuals communicated and traded, advanced digital technologies are now reshaping the foundations of how businesses collaborate, procure, and grow.
Anmol Sharma
The conversation around supplier diversity in the United Kingdom has shifted dramatically in recent years. What was once treated as a corporate responsibility project often hidden in the background is now moving into the centre of business strategy. Supplier diversity is increasingly seen not only as a social good but also as a driver of competitiveness, resilience, and innovation.
Anmol Sharma
The 2025 National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS) represents a turning point in how public procurement is approached in the UK. This policy goes beyond simple procedural guidance, positioning procurement as a strategic lever that can influence economic growth, social inclusion, and sustainability. For policymakers, procurement teams, and businesses alike, the NPPS provides a clear framework for understanding how spending decisions can achieve broader societal outcomes.
Anmol Sharma
Once upon a time, supply chain disruptions were rare enough to be called exceptions. A port strike here, a natural disaster there, or perhaps a sudden supplier bankruptcy. Businesses could scramble for a few weeks, make adjustments, and then return to business as usual.
Shweta Menon
UK small businesses face a massive funding shortfall—one that threatens not only their individual growth but the broader economic ecosystem. According to the Bank of England, the current SME funding gap in the UK stands at £22 billion, highlighting a critical barrier to business sustainability and long-term success.
Shweta Menon
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, supplier diversity has become a cornerstone of ethical sourcing, innovation, and inclusive economic development.
Shweta Menon
In today’s rapidly evolving trade environment, supplier diversity and the inclusion of small businesses have become essential for the resilience and growth of UK supply chains. Companies are moving beyond viewing supplier diversity as a compliance measure or corporate social responsibility initiative—it is now a strategic advantage.
Shweta Menon
In today’s rapidly evolving economic landscape, businesses in the UK and across Europe are redefining what it means to build ethical, resilient, and inclusive supply chains.
Shweta Menon
The concept of supplier diversity has experienced a profound transformation over the past few decades. What once began as a compliance obligation has evolved into a smart business strategy for corporations seeking long-term competitiveness, innovation, and ethical supply chain practices.
Jagmeet Singh
A supplier diversity certification is a formal recognition process aimed at validating businesses that are at least 51% owned, operated, and controlled...
Jagmeet Singh
Start by assessing the organization's present level of supplier diversification and ESG integration. Gather information on current suppliers, examine their demographics, and learn how diverse vendors are represented in procurement.
Jagmeet Singh
The primary objective is to foster a more inclusive environment that allows various types of businesses especially those owned by historically marginalized or underrepresented groups to participate in the supply chain.
Jagmeet Singh
ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance, which comprise three key criteria used to evaluate a company's operations and overall impact. These criteria assess how a company safeguards the environment, manages relationships with various stakeholders, and upholds governance practices.
Jagmeet Singh
A company profile, also known as a capabilities statement, is a comprehensive document that provides an overview of a business organization
Ananya Jain
The Procurement Act 2023 marks a significant shift in UK procurement regulations, bringing about changes that impact not only public sector processes but also the opportunities available to small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
Jagmeet Singh
Selling to large corporations is a long-term tactic. Corporates have lengthy sales cycles, so even if they are interested in procuring from your company, the orders won't come through right away.
Jagmeet Singh
Collaborating with organizations and associations that support minority, women, veterans, LGBTQ+, and disabled-owned businesses, as well as social enterprises, can significantly enhance your supplier diversity efforts.