Diversity Suppliers (Members)

We have developed a process for ensuring that we capture all of the possible data points each diverse supplier can bring to an engagement with healthcare companies…

1. eRegister & Complete Supplier Profile
   • Complete on-line registration…general information regarding company, products, services, years in business, reputation, market share, brand equity, etc
   • Certification confirmation…copy of certificate, letter, etc
   • Distribution overview
   • Financial overview (3 years)
   • Customer support processes
   • Development of a capabilities statement
   • 3rd party evaluation…if necessary
2. Supplier Acceptance or Denial
3. If accepted…Membership Agreement to be signed
4. Once Membership Agreement is signed…Supplier is designated a Diversity Accords Member and placed on DA Net based on their choice of participation.

Large Healthcare Companies (Partners)

1. Call or email Diversity Accords to set appointment for conference call or face-to-face meeting.
2. Discuss objectives for diversity procurement in potential Partner’s environment.
3. Facilitate support and commitment by Partner’s C-Suite…get their thoughts on policy and implementation of any supplier diversity initiatives.
4. Identify a Chief Procurement Officer or Chief Diversity Officer as the primary advocate to champion the supplier diversity initiatives within the company.
5. Strategically employ a go-forward-strategy to drive the aforementioned initiative.
6. Sign Partner Agreement which defines the role of Diversity Accords and the collaborative nature of the relationship with the Partner.

What may seem a traditional approach in process and principle is really a comprehensive and integrated program of immersion, verification, facilitation and commitment that we feel is unmatched in the industry. Any true innovator worth his or her salt will be able to provide you with a list of unique compelling benefits for their initiative.
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