Corporations are working to increase the utilization of women-owned business enterprises as suppliers. A variety of measures and accountability policies are key to maintaining forward momentum.

As corporations gain a better understanding of the many benefits supplier diversity conveys, they are formalizing the process for measuring and accounting for progress. For Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), the supplier diversity programs offer a pathway to growth, market access, and network building. The corporations benefit financially by incorporating WBEs in their supply chain, adding diverse perspectives, greater supply chain flexibility, and increased market penetration. To ensure WBEs are given real opportunities to join corporate supply chains and the corporation is getting the maximum benefits, it is important to put measures in place that track progress and to hold corporate managers accountable for keeping momentum going.