• Sustainability Metrics Drive Sourcing and Procurement Decisions

Sustainable procurement is more than a buzz word. It is strategic purchasing that supports corporate goals and is guided by sustainability metrics. Peter Drucker observed that "if you can't measure it, you can't manage it." Ergo…measure the results of sustainability efforts and the business is mo...

• Social Enterprise… A Business with a Blogging Conscience

Everything has intended and unintended consequences. As the world’s population increases due to better health care and nutrition delivery, the unintended consequences include increasing poverty rates and environmental damage. Out of these unintended consequences has grown an industry made up of soci...

• The Country of Georgia Should Be on U.S. Investor’s Minds

Georgia is on the move as it builds a strong economy. Its gateway location and economic and business reforms should put Georgia on U.S. business minds. - By William Bell

• The Power of Collaboration

The Power of CollaborationSavings, Strategic Growth, and Enhanced Capabilities All Come From Collaboration

• Successfully Integrating Corporate Philanthropy with Profit Making

Successfully Integrating Corporate Philanthropy with Profit MakingMetrics can prove that giving and profit making can work harmoniously together.

• Minority Businesses Need to Be Eco Sharp

Minority Businesses Need to Be Eco SharpIn the Oregon town of Lake Oswego, an African American company is developing an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) that reduces aircraft weight and eliminates the need to carry onboard fuel. This UAV aircraft uses renewable solar energy with rechargeable ultracapac...

• Women Continue to Fill More Corporate Leadership Roles

Women Continue to Fill More Corporate Leadership RolesDespite Gains in Traditionally Male Industries, Female Representation Lags Behind

• Avoiding the Trees of Poor Decision-Making in Golf and Business

Avoiding the Trees of Poor Decision-Making in Golf and BusinessSometimes it is necessary for golfers to decide whether to drive through the trees or keep on putting. A series of bad decisions can lose the game. In business, a series of bad decisions can mean losing the business.

• Socially Responsible Giving Must Support the Core Mission for Best Results

Socially Responsible Giving Must Support the Core Mission for Best ResultsSocially responsible giving is part of successful business strategies

• Social Media + Marketing: How Changing Boundaries Are Leading To New Forms Of Collaboration Within And Across Organizational Structures

Social Media + Marketing: How Changing Boundaries Are Leading To New Forms Of Collaboration Within And Across Organizational StructuresAs social media permeates all parts of modern work culture, corporate communications and marketing are merging in new ways. Rather than being treated as an isolated...

• Supply Chains and Environmental Sustainability in Emerging Economies

Global companies are increasing their presence in emerging economies, assuming new supply chain risks and environmental sustainability challenges.

• Leverage the App into a Customer Relationship

Leverage the App into a Customer RelationshipMobility is changing the way businesses connect with customers. Now apps are proving to be the ideal tool for unleashing mobility’s full power as a value creator.

• Doing Business in Africa: Building on Zambia’s Growth

Zambia is Actively Seeking New Partners to Expand on its Decade of Growth

• Cost Effective Approaches that Create Business Value

Cost effective approaches to creating business value go beyond traditional resource reductions. They focus instead on ways to empower each of the components in an integrated organization.

• Emerging Economy of Bangladesh Offers Range of MWBE Opportunities

According to the statistics maintained by the United States CIA, Bangladesh is growing economically. That is remarkable considering the many well known problems the country grapples with, including violent storms, a weak infrastructure and a largely agricultural based economy. Don’t be thinking thes...

• Building a Case for Mitigating Risk

Building a Case for Mitigating RiskPresident Lincoln said “I will prepare myself then when my opportunity comes I will be ready.” How many entrepreneurs are ready when opportunity knocks? As an entrepreneur do you “wing it,” go with a gut feeling or do you build a case that justifies to you, your ...

• Flying Food Group Takes Quality into the Skies

Do airlines serve five-star quality food? Yes, if it’s the superior meals prepared by Flying Food Group that carefully matches the food to the destination. - By Simone Summers

• HUNGARY PRESERVES A MEAT-EATING FOOD CULTURE SEASONED WITH PAPRIKA

From paprika-spiced goulash to pork-minced cabbage leaves, Hungary’s favorite traditional foods reflect a love of meat and paprika. There’s room for fish, but the true soul of Hungarian food is meat.

• Wanted: Food and Beverage Industry Suppliers Ready to Innovate and Collaborate

The food and beverage industry is one of the most volatile industries found today due to a mix of complex factors like climate change and changing customer preferences. It is the ideal setting for innovative and collaborative suppliers to start or grow their businesses.------By James Hsu

• Best Practices and Benchmarking for Supplier Diversity

Best Practices and Benchmarking for Supplier Diversity

• More Companies are seeing Green, and it’s not the bottom line only!

If business had a fashion sense, “green” would be the new “black.” From toothpaste to roofing supplies, from plant fertilizers to baby food, choosing products that are environmentally friendly is driving consumer choice and, in turn, the manufacturers who feed that demand. - By Anaga Dalal

• Not Just The Weather Changes Social and Economic Risks Associated with Climate Change

Outside of environmental concerns, climate change promises to dramatically shift the fabric of global society and business.

• Crescent-Shaped Croatia Brings Full Round of Investment Opportunities

Croatia has been quietly strengthening its economy, transportation system and technology status. It is ready to welcome foreign investors looking for places not yet popular but ready to rapidly expand economic global reach. Some call Croatia a hidden investment gem.

• The Challenge of Cause Initiatives is Finding the Right Fit

The Challenge of Cause Initiatives is Finding the Right FitAll cause initiatives seem like the right thing to do on the surface. However, a misalignment between the choice of cause and the business mission can harm, rather than help, the business brand.

• How the World’s Biggest Corporations Are Making Themselves Sustainable

Sustainability often means taking care from the top to the bottom of the supply chain. Here, the unique sustainability approaches of companies of all types are showcased.

• Immature Zambia Market Presents Investment and CSR Opportunities

Zambia is an immature market putting out a welcome mat for foreign investments. It is a country rich in opportunities for economic success and corporate socially responsible investing. - By WILLIAM BELL

• Restarting Canada’s Immigration Pipelines

During the peak COVID years, Canada saw immigration rates plummet by more than 45%. As the pandemic winds down, how can this vital source of essential talent be restarted?

• For a More Just Supply Chain: Ending Human Trafficking and Forced Labor

For a More Just Supply Chain: Ending Human Trafficking and Forced LaborEnding human trafficking in supply chains is possible through business model changes and collaboration with governments. Holding suppliers accountable by changing price expectations and increasing transparency are just two strate...

• Peru: Excellent Destination for Foreign Investment

Peru is seldom in the headlines, but that may be due to the fact the country is busy becoming a leading emerging market. This is a country that “walks the walk” of progress. - By William Bell

• Turning Data Analytics into Value in the Supply Chain

Producing data analytics is not the same as converting analytics into value-producing decisions that maximize the supply chain ROI. Turning data analytics into action is an imperative for the digital global supply chain, but it requires a new way of thinking.

• Disaster Recovery Planning On A Shoestring Budget

No small business likes to think about disaster, but any small business that doesn’t spend time considering the possibility faces a double disaster in the future. Not only will their business have been hit by a crisis event, but they won’t be prepared to survive. With all the other issues coming a...

• Opportunities for MWBEs in Emerging Market of South Korea

South Korea has been near the top of every list of emerging markets for several years, and that means emerging opportunities for minority and women owned businesses (MWBEs). As the United States economy continues its transition from a domestic-based to a global-based economy, only the businesses tha...

• 5 Steps to a Better Workplace Environment

The average U.S. worker spends more than 1,777 hours each year in his or her office, according to the Organization For Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Minority and women business owners, especially in smaller operations where night and weekend hours are common, may spend an additional ...

• As More Corporations Move To Improve Their Supply Chain, The Challenge Is For Minority Companies To Keep Up With Changes

For most minority- and women-owned businesses, being a supplier for a large corporation presents a conundrum of sorts-maintaining their identity as a relatively small, diverse organization, while functioning at the speed and efficiency required by their customers. This is especially true today, as t...

• The Business Case for Outsourcing making the Business Case in Light of Economic Uncertainties

The Business Case for Outsourcing making the Business Case in Light of Economic UncertaintiesBy Anaga DalalOn the surface, the business case for outsourcing is a no-brainer: pay less for the same services. In reality, the complications of outsourcing —particularly offshore — present myriad obstacles...

• Côte d’Ivoire Makes a Remarkable Economic Recovery

Côte d’Ivoire’s economy is on an upward trend with a stabilized government and the pursuit of foreign investors. The goal is set: Become an emerging economy by 2020. - By William Bell

• Do You Sleep Away Your Work Day?

Do You Sleep Away Your Work Day?In the recipe for success one often finds that the ingredient most needed is left out, or thought of as unimportant. The idea of rest is foreign to most busy small business owners, minority- and women-owned enterprises (MWBE) and inevitably often results in several ty...

• Capitalizing on Synergies between Supplier Diversity and SRM

By definition, strategic suppliers are key to an organization’s ability to succeed. In a multicultural, global business environment, organizations should emphasize the ‘R’ in SRM and nurture strategic relationships with diverse suppliers. - By Sharon Ross

• As the Economy Recovers Housing Market

“Oh, the weather outside has been frightful and the impact on the economy not delightful. Since people had nowhere to go, job growth was slow, was slow, was slow.”- by Joel Naroff

• Seven Tips To Finding an Extra Hour a Day

Busy executives in management and leadership positions have one common grievance: Not enough time in the day. “Crazy busy” is the common refrain when asked, “How’s it going?” among colleagues. This is even more pronounced for small business owners, minority and women owned businesses, and sole propr...

• The World How Increased Investment In Early Childhood Education Helps Indigenous Peoples.

Levers that Move the World: How Increased Investment in Early Childhood Education Helps Indigenous Peoples.To break the cycle of intergenerational poverty and inequality, strategic investment in Indigenous-centered early childhood education is a critical tool requiring more attention.

• Water Scarcity: The New #1 Concern For Supply Chains

As a potential supply chain disrupter, water scarcity is rapidly outpacing other concerns for companies around the globe.

• Nigeria: Does Newfound Stability Spell Newfound Opportunity?

Nigeria: Does Newfound Stability Spell Newfound Opportunity?Investors Have to Weigh the Risks Carefully

• Sustain ability and the New Green Economy

An Opportunity for a Level Playing Field By Jasmine McNealy

• Lessons from the Tee: Golf Industry Strives to Attract Millennials

Some industries remain challenged when it comes to attracting millennials. The golf industry is one of the most challenged, so therein is found some guidance when the going remains tough. - By Vincent Pane

• Employer Flexibility Brings Greater Work-Life Balance to Employees

Employer Flexibility Brings Greater Work-Life Balance to EmployeesShowing a willingness to be flexible is how employers are proving they are serious about employee work-life balance. It takes flexible priorities, work schedules and benefits.

• The Rice People Built a Business on Core Values While “Failing Up”

The Rice People Built a Business on Core Values While “Failing Up”After a Devastating Business Loss, Eva Sun Started Over by Adhering to Core Values of Respect and Integrity.

• Balancing Strategic Sourcing With Supplier Diversity

Procurement professionals are faced with the challenge of securing business savings using a variety of strategies. These strategies include: establishing quality competitive bidding standards, analyzing product specifications, global sourcing and working with business departments to blend procuremen...

• Women Leaders are Out in Front of Asia’s New Economies

Women Leaders are Out in Front New EconomiesDespite cultural barriers, the leaders of the ‘New Asia’ are often women.

• Going the Distance with Global Purchasing

Global sourcing and purchasing is standard practice today, but it adds new complexity to supply chain management in terms of freight, cost management, logistics, compliance, and various risks. Managing these factors upfront means not waiting for problems to develop. - By Shaniqua Thomas