This past week or so we have been working on our Supplier Diversity Project. Supplier diversity is a business strategy that gives small/disadvantage/minority businesses the opportunity to have their products/services be utilized by non-minority companies. Our goal is to have 25 submissions by the end of our internship.
The project may seem easy, but is quite challenging. The forms require certification numbers, DUNS number, etc. Entering this information is quite frustrating and at times inaccurate, because we may not have the information at our disposal. Consequently, it delays our application process, because we have to wait to hear back from the owner. My partner and I decided to get together today (May 1st) to tackle this project in hopes to get it done by Monday. We figured that by working together we can help each other out.
I had researched a little over 40 companies nationwide that are recognized for their supplier diversity program. The companies ranged from technology to hospitality. Many of the companies such as Xerox and Bank of America are placed in the top 20 for improving the economic opportunities of small businesses. I also found Time Warner and Marriott. If either of these company hire Wingteam for its services, I'd feel extremely accomplished because then we gave students the opportunity to work for prestigious companies. Plus, I would get a bonus for submitting the application.
It took me a long time to complete one application. I have already submitted one for the Super Bowl in Florida. Now, I have 23 more to go and these applications are not getting any easier to fill out. I just hope I achieve my goal. Wish me luck! To learn about the complexity of a supplier diversity form go to https://cvmas02.cvmsolutions.com/millerbrewing/ .
The project may seem easy, but is quite challenging. The forms require certification numbers, DUNS number, etc. Entering this information is quite frustrating and at times inaccurate, because we may not have the information at our disposal. Consequently, it delays our application process, because we have to wait to hear back from the owner. My partner and I decided to get together today (May 1st) to tackle this project in hopes to get it done by Monday. We figured that by working together we can help each other out.
I had researched a little over 40 companies nationwide that are recognized for their supplier diversity program. The companies ranged from technology to hospitality. Many of the companies such as Xerox and Bank of America are placed in the top 20 for improving the economic opportunities of small businesses. I also found Time Warner and Marriott. If either of these company hire Wingteam for its services, I'd feel extremely accomplished because then we gave students the opportunity to work for prestigious companies. Plus, I would get a bonus for submitting the application.
It took me a long time to complete one application. I have already submitted one for the Super Bowl in Florida. Now, I have 23 more to go and these applications are not getting any easier to fill out. I just hope I achieve my goal. Wish me luck! To learn about the complexity of a supplier diversity form go to https://cvmas02.cvmsolutions.com/millerbrewing/ .
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