Ford Sourcing to Women-Owned Suppliers Up 50 Percent in 2013; Reflects Long Commitment to Diversity
12 Marzo 2014 - 5:01AM
Business Wire
- In 2013, Ford spent $1.8 billion with
tier-one, women-owned suppliers, up from $1.2 billion in 2012 – a
50 percent gain
- Higher spending comes as Ford
celebrates 36 years of working with Women’s Business Enterprise;
sourcing goals date back to 1978
- Ford honored as an America’s Top
Corporation by Women’s Business Enterprise National Council for
third consecutive year
In celebration of National Women’s History Month, Ford Motor
Company today announced it increased its sourcing with Women’s
Business Enterprise companies 50 percent last year, purchasing $1.8
billion in goods and services from tier-one, women-owned suppliers,
up from $1.2 billion in 2012.
“For 36 years, Ford has been committed to working with a supply
base that is both diverse and innovative,” said Birgit Behrendt,
vice president, Ford global programs and purchasing operations.
“Our women-owned suppliers bring an evolving perspective to the
needs and wants of our customer base, which inevitably contributes
to Ford’s continuous growth.”
Ford established its Supplier Diversity Development program in
1978 to empower diverse communities, including women, minorities
and veterans. The goal is to help create wealth by fostering
diversity across Ford’s supply chain – prompting consideration of
Ford products among those who do business with the company.
Ford works with more than 150 women-owned suppliers, having done
business with seven of these companies for more than 25 years. Ford
also is celebrating 50 years of business with Roseville,
Mich.-based Atlas Tool. Elizabeth Schmidt is owner and CEO of
Atlas, which provides high-quality stamping dies to the stamping
industry.
During the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council’s annual
conference later this month, Atlas Tool, as nominated by Ford, will
receive the council’s 2013 Women’s Business Enterprise Stars award.
Additionally, Ford will be recognized for a third consecutive year
as one of America’s Top Corporations for 2013. The award honors the
company’s best-in-class practices to proactively integrate
women-owned businesses into its supply chain at all levels. Ford
was the first automaker to earn this honor in 2011.
“I salute Ford for its dedication to and investment in
women-owned businesses,” said Pamela Prince-Eason, president and
CEO of Women’s Business Enterprise National Council. “Women
business owners have become a driving force in today’s economic
landscape, and with support from companies like Ford, their access
to capital and other leadership opportunities will continue to
increase.”
Ford’s Supplier Diversity Development program has invested more
than $70 billion with women, minority and veteran suppliers since
1978. Ford’s goal is to source more than 10 percent of its annual
$100 billion in global purchasing budget with diverse production
and nonproduction suppliers.
The Supplier Diversity Development program has been recognized
by numerous national organizations for its supplier diversity
efforts including:
- 1988, 1998, 2001, 2012 National
Minority Supplier Development Council Corporation of the Year
- 2010 DiversityInc magazine Top 10 Best
Companies for Supplier Diversity
- 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Michigan
Minority Supplier Development Council Corporation of the Year
- 2010 and 2013 Asian Pacific Chamber of
Commerce Corporation of the Year
- 2011, 2012, 2013 United States Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce Million Dollar Club
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in
Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six
continents. With about 181,000 employees and 65 plants worldwide,
the company’s automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The
company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit
Company. For more information regarding Ford and its products
worldwide, please visit corporate.ford.com.
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