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A Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiative for Purchased-Services Professionals
A Conductiv and Premier, Inc. partnership.
Lumen is a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiative providing members with education, analytics, and access to qualified, local, and diverse suppliers of purchased services.
The Lumen Newsletter explores pertinent supplier diversity topics in depth, showcases diverse-owned suppliers, and provides access to relevant and current articles with each issue.
Trending Topics
Building Community and Embracing Supplier Diversity at Live Industry Events
Events and conferences have become more than just networking opportunities. They have evolved into powerful platforms that foster community building, knowledge sharing, and inclusivity. Read more.
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May 2023
The Power of a Collective Purpose: Uniting on Supplier Diversity
For more than 50 years, the case for broader vendor inclusion has evolved from a social responsibility construct to a strategic business imperative.
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March 2023
Advancing the Supply Chain with a Supplier Diversity Program
Healthcare organizations today are diversifying their supplier base and supporting underrepresented communities while also gaining a competitive advantage.
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- Alignment of Supplier Diversity with Business Strategy
- Top 10: Strategies to increase supplier diversity
February 2023
2022 Healthcare Diversity Spend Report
The Conductiv Annual Healthcare Diversity Spend Report examines diverse-spending trends by analyzing Conductiv's proprietary database of buyer and supplier spend data and exposing diverse spending patterns.
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January 2023
Why Economic Downturns Compel Businesses to do more with Diverse Suppliers
Economic downturns can provide an opportunity for businesses to diversify their supplier base and support underrepresented communities while also gaining a competitive advantage.
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DECEMBER 2022
Reflecting on a Year of Progress
We pause to reflect on the year and share gratitude for our readers continued efforts and support in making supplier diversity a top priority.
NOVEMBER 2022
Exploring the Impacts and Values of Improving Supplier Diversity
Procure Pulse podcast host Mickey Meehan, Group Vice President of Conductiv, is joined by Ken Stinson, Conductiv's Senior Director of Supplier Success, for an episode exploring the values and outcomes of improving supplier diversity.
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OCTOBER 2022
Why Supplier Diversity Should Be Top of the To-do List Post-Pandemic
This video explores the urgency to focus on and stay committed to supplier diversity post-pandemic.
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SEPTEMBER 2022
Six Strategies for Thoughtful, Proactive, and Comprehensive Sourcing Practices
Join Deborah Williams, Sr. Director of Supplier Diversity at Premier, Inc., and Ken Stinson, Sr. Director of Supplier Relationships at Conductiv, at AHRMM where they demonstrate strategies to improve outcomes with Supplier Diversity.
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- “Council for Supplier Diversity”
- Why Supplier Diversity Must Be a Companywide Priority
AUGUST 2022
The Multiplier Effect: How Supplier Diversity Pays
At Conductiv, customers often ask us how the benefits from a Supplier Diversity initiative can be measured. While we know the ROI is substantial, it is very difficult to quantify. This article from Forbes makes the case for measuring outcomes.
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JULY 2022
How Supply Chains Can Improve Outcomes & Support Local Economies with Supplier Diversity
Conductiv's Nancy Daniels speaks with panelists Benn Sledge, Texas Health Resources, and Valencia Stoudamire, Henry Ford Health System, as they discuss challenges, strategies, and evaluation practices for diversity programs.
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JUNE 2022
(Re)defining Purchased Services
Join Nancy Daniels and Deborah Williams as they dig into various service lines and give tips on how to uncover opportunities within Purchased Services.
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MAY 2022
Nurturing Diverse Suppliers into Strategic Supplier Partners
If the pandemic taught us anything, it's that you never know when a new emergency situation will occur. That's why it is so important to have strategic partners that are dependable, reliable, and supportive.
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APRIL 2022
Diverse Supplier Certification 101
There are significant benefits and considerations for diverse and small business enterprises to become agency-certified.
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MARCH 2022
Competitive Advantages of Supplier Diversity Reporting (Tier I & Tier II)
Understanding business relationships with diverse and small business supports equitable, fair-opportunity, economic growth.
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Are you a diverse supplier?
Conductiv is creating a platform to connect diverse suppliers with buyers. With Supplier Diversity Analytics, our members are able to track how your diversity status can help them work towards a more diverse supplier base.
Schedule time to connect with our Supplier Success Team today to learn more or join our network today!