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Fundamentals of a New Minority Supplier Development Process. Avis Log. Supplier Development & Supplier Diversity Communication. Darren Harmon Director, Supplier Diversity & Business Development General Mills. General Mills: One of the World’s Largest Food Companies.
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Fundamentals of a New Minority Supplier Development Process Avis Log
Supplier Development & Supplier Diversity Communication Darren Harmon Director, Supplier Diversity & Business Development General Mills
General Mills: One of the World’s Largest Food Companies • One of the world’s largest food companies • Products marketed in more than 100 countries on six continents • 39,000 employees • $17.8 billion in fiscal 2013 net sales*
GMI Nourishes Lives through the SD Platform Annually, GMI solicits feedback from our top 100 diverse suppliers in the following areas: • Employment • Philanthropy • Revenue Growth • Supplier Diversity Spend
GMI Supplier Diversity Moving Towards a World Class Process 2013 Recognition • MMSDC Corporation of the Year • “Best of the Best” Supplier Diversity Programs • Professional Woman’s • Hispanic Network
Effective Communication is Critical to Our Success • Our communication tools are used to drive awareness, engagement and execution of supplier diversity initiatives • Core Audience • Buying Community • Senior Leadership • Diversity & Inclusion Dept. • Public Relations Dept. • GMI Customers • GMI Consumers • Local & National Advocacy Organizations • Key Messaging • Value Proposition • Impact aligns with corporate strategy • Community Impact • Performance • C-Suite Commitment
Websites are Efficient Communication Vehicles Communication Vehicles External Website • Monthly Reporting • SD Websites (internal & external) • Intranet “Champions” Stories • Employee Orientations • Annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report • Field & Functional Champions • Key Characteristics: • Easy to find on website (3 clicks) • Relevant Information • Statement on commitment • Registration Portal • Technology Idea Submissions • Videos highlighting SD in action
Suppliers Play A Vital Role In The Value Equation Value Collaboration, End to End Optimization Innovation, New Capabilities, Integrated Value Chain Optimize Total Delivered Cost, Shared Objectives Foundational, Consistency
Training & Performance Management Tools are Key to Supplier Development Training Performance Mgmt. Scorecards Periodic Reviews Continuous Improvement Supplier Summit Mentoring