Best Practice =>> Global Invest Enforcing Tier 2 and Lower Supplier Programs to Ensure Minority Participation Document: | Video: | Podcast: | Font Size: Small Medium Large There are two dangers associated with the tier system of MWBE reporting. First, creating a tiered system gives companies ample opportunity to pass off, to the Tier 1 suppliers, the responsibility for building a strong MWBE supply base. Second, information about MWBEs can too easily “disappear” beyond Tier 1.Abbott, the global healthcare and research corporation, apparently recognizes both of these dangers because its supplier diversity program website says this about second-tier reporting: “Abbott asks our top 100 suppliers to submit second tier reports quarterly.” In this way the company assumes responsibility for tracking supplier diversity beyond Tier 1 and ensures the information does not “disappear.” Login or Subscribe to access full content. Tags: Supplier Diversity, Strengthening Inclusion and Diversity by Fostering a Culture of Empathy Growing Supplier Capacity through Leadership Development When Talent Can’t Travel, How Can They Grow?