Most fortune 1000 companies understand the value of supplier diversity and implement programs that create more sustainable supply chains. Bringing diverse suppliers into the supply chain increases resilience. Working with small, diverse suppliers sparks innovation and brings new ideas into the company. As companies aim to increase new and diverse customers, having diversity programs in place is just good business.
In addition to logistics expertise, ImEx Cargo has numerous certifications to support supply chain programs with diversity goals.
- Woman Business Enterprise (WBE)
- Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
- Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
- Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
- Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB)
- Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE)
- Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE)
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The Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) was established in 2010 to promote supplier diversity in public contracting.
The program instituted policies to encourage the award of state contracts in a manner that develops and strengthens and increases business opportunities for Women Business Enterprise (WBE), Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (SDVOBE) and Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE).
Who is a Diverse Supplier?
Diversity sourcing through Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs) is mandated by most corporations today. As much as 25% of corporate marketing dollars is being allocated to this Diversity spending exceeds $100 billion+.
How can we double our revenue or more through Diversity sourcing?
There are 350,000+ U.S. companies with a Supplier Diversity program waiting to give you more business when you work with Women-owned Businesses like ImEx Cargo.
ImEx Cargo is Your Best Choice
ImEx Cargo GSA – the airline cargo partner choice for New England. ImEx Cargo has been a highly regarded GSSA for over 15 years. Over 350,000 Top Companies have Supplier Diversity Objectives. Partnering & strategic alliance with ImEx Cargo will help to fulfill diversity goals set out by many of the Fortune 1000 Companies.
What’s more?
Benefits of partnering with WBEs:
- Increase Revenue
- Tax Incentives
Terminology
Terminologies and Certifications
WBENC certified WBEs use their certification credentials to gain access to WBENC Corporate Members, as well as a number of federal, state, and local government agencies. In addition, WBENC certified WBEs also gain access to over 10,000 other WBENC certified WBEs in order to purchase products or services and partner on joint venture opportunities.
http://www.wbenc.org/certification-faqs/
A state certification, in most cases, is only good for doing business with that state’s government agencies. WBENC certification is primarily for companies that are targeting major corporations; however, WBENC certification is also recognized by some federal and local governments.
(http://www.wbenc.org/certification-faqs/)
Small Business Enterprise
The Small Business Act defines a small business as an entity that is organized for profit; has a place of business in the U.S.; operates primarily within the U.S. or makes a significant contribution to the U.S. economy through payment of taxes or use of American products, materials or labor; is independently owned and operated; and is not dominant in its field on a national basis.
The business may be a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, or any other legal form. In determining what constitutes a small business, the definition will vary to reflect industry differences.
http://www.sba.gov/content/table-small-business-size-standards
Woman Business Enterprise
A business that is at least fifty-one percent (51%) owned by one or more women, or, the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women
Woman-Owned Small Business
A small business that is at least fifty-one percent (51%) owned by one or more women, or, the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.
An Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise is one that has received Disadvantaged Business Enterprise certification. The ACDBE program was originally enacted in 1987 and most recently amended in 2012.
http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/acr/bus_ent_program/
The Small Business Administration was established in 1953 to provide financial, technical and management assistance to help Americans start, run and grow their businesses. It also plays a major role in the government’s disaster relief efforts by making low-interest recovery loans to both homeowners and businesses.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council is the nation’s leading advocate of women-owned businesses as suppliers to America’s corporations. It also is the largest third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women in the United States. WBENC works to foster diversity in the world of commerce with programs and policies designed to expand opportunities and eliminate barriers in the marketplace for women business owners. WBENC works with representatives of corporations to encourage the utilization and expansion of supplier/vendor diversity programs.
