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Supplier diversity and DEI definitely have aspects that make them great collaborative partners. Based on their timelines and history, in many ways DEI and supplier diversity have grown together. Each started by government executive order, with little guidance other than the intended outcome. Unfortunately, the path to get there was never completely laid out. Through trial and error, both programs have had to figure out their respective roles and how best to deliver value to the organizations.

Based on the differences I describe in the earlier section “Diving into Their Different Audiences, Tactics, and Results,” each has forged a distinct path and role — DEI in HR and supplier diversity in procurement — and both have managed to grow and become strategic staples by working together as natural collaborative partners.

In Chapter 8, I discuss the relationship between supplier diversity and DEI; for the purposes of this chapter, you should understand the three ways in which supplier diversity and DEI collaborate:

 Help gain active stakeholder involvement

 Help increase visibility and engagement across the organization

 Help keep the diversity conversation top of mind