Resource Guide
PURCHASING and SUPPLIER DIVERSITY
Institute for Supply Management http://www.ism.ws
ISM is a communication link with more than 48,000 purchasing and supply management professionals. ISM is a progressive association with a mission to provide national and international leadership in purchasing and materials management, particularly in the areas of education, research and standards of excellence. Through various resources and a network of 180 affiliated organizations, ISM provides opportunities for expansion of professional skills and knowledge. A not-for-profit association, ISM offers a wide range of educational products and programs.
National Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. http://www.nmsdc.org
Providing a direct link between corporate America and minority-owned businesses is the primary objective of the National Minority Supplier Development Council, one of the country ’s leading business membership organizations. It was chartered in 1972 to provide increased procurement and business opportunities for minority businesses of all sizes.
The Supply Chain Council http://supply-chain.org
The Supply Chain Council is a membership organization dedicated to encouraging the use of the Supply Chain Operations Reference model (SCOR) as the standard process reference model. The council provides educational materials, procedures workshops and events and hosts an Internet forum.
DIVERSITY and BUSINESS
The MWBE Directory http://www.themwbedirectory.com
The MWBE directory is a comprehensive on-line directory of minority- and women-owned business enterprises. The MWBE directory provides a platform for corporations to promote their dedication to diversity while providing an information portal to access vital, timely information about minority- and women-owned business enterprises nationwide. The MWBE directory is not an on-line bid service; it is a searchable database of the most up-to-date information on minority and women business enterprises.
The NMBC has been helping small, minority- and women-owned businesses succeed for over a quarter century. Founded in 1972 as a full-service, non - profit (501)(c)(3) corporation, the organization is dedicated to providing business assistance, educational opportunities, seminars, purchasing exchanges, mentoring, business listings and related services to hundreds of businesses throughout the tri-state area and across the nation.
Procurement Marketing and Access Network, U.S. Small Business Administration http://www.pro-net.sba.gov
Pro-Net is an Internet-based database of information on more than 195,000 small, disadvantaged, 8(a), HUBZone, and women-owned businesses. It is free to federal and state government agencies as well as prime and other contractors seeking small business contractors, subcontractors and/or partnership opportunities. Pro-Net is open to all small firms seeking federal, state and private contracts.
Citation
Center for Women’s Business Research. “PURCHASING and SUPPLIER DIVERSITY.” Washington, DC.