Proctor and Gamble mission of Diversity and Inclusion is: “Everyone valued. Everyone included. Everyone performing at their peak”. The diversity is very important for this company. It is deeply rooted in the company's purpose, values and principles. Supplier Diversity is a key pillar in P&G overall Diversity & Inclusion strategy. The P&G, Since the mid-1970s, started to prioritized partnering with diverse suppliers. Since then the idea grew and today Supplier Diversity program is managed by Corporate Purchases to make sure that their supplier base reflects the Diversity & Inclusion the company value and expect. Investing with diverse suppliers allowed to strengthen the innovation and go-to market capabilities. It also touched and improved the lives of the women and men who work in these companies. This also helped their families and the communities they live and work in. Working with Women and Minority business enterprises (WMBEs), helps create transformative value in business and in communities.The company is able to create unique value driven by the expertise of external partners ,by collaborating and partnering …show more content…
In the production stage we can find woman-owned supplier from Michigan that makes Tide bottle with recycled resin sourced. The chemicals for Tide are processed by Native-American owned supplier in Cincinnati. The bottles are shipped in corrugated containers made by African-American business in Louisiana. In the distribution stage there are several women and minority-owned business that ship to distribution centers. Two African-American businesses customize orders for customers. Diverse suppliers also are supported by various technology, facilities and office services. At the purchase stage consumers are reached by promotion from African-American owned partner in Cincinnati and also raising the awareness of products is presented by woman-owned media company in