Supplier diversity

Portada Live Sept. 21: Brand Marketing Leaders Convene in New York City and Virtual Format

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
Professional Services, Marketing, Education, Business, Communications, Social Media, Continuing, Scott Decker, WPP plc, Science, Fortune 1000, Strategic planning, Senior, Supplier diversity, EVP, Diageo, Innovation, EmblemHealth, PepsiCo, Fidelity Investments, Creativity, Multiculturalism, Association football, Integration, Novartis, Expo for Design, Innovation & Technology, Digo, Smirnoff, Challenge, Verizon Communications, Culture, T-Mobile, Hewlett-Packard, Comcast, Rose Creative Strategies, Management, Altice, Pfizer

Dozens of brand marketing leaders from Fortune 1000 companies and premier media buying agencies will be convening for Portada Live on Sept. 21 in New York City and virtual.

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  • Dozens of brand marketing leaders from Fortune 1000 companies and premier media buying agencies will be convening for Portada Live on Sept. 21 in New York City and virtual.
  • Decision makers participating represent companies like Diageo, Rocket Mortgage, Hewlett Packard, T-Mobile, Verizon, Altice, Pfizer, Novartis, PepsiCo, Publicis Media, Horizon Media, and GroupM.
  • The content of the agenda of Portada Live on Sept. 21. is driven by brand marketers in the Portada network, who suggest topics they want to learn about.
  • Delegates attending Portada Live conferences actively participate in knowledge-sharing presentations, workshops, and virtual 1:1 meetings.

BIZCLIK MEDIA LAUNCHES SEPTEMBER EDITIONS OF SUPPLY CHAIN DIGITAL, AND PROCUREMENT MAGAZINE

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Friday, September 8, 2023
Supplier diversity, AB InBev, GEP, AB, Supplier, MBZUAI, Digital, Supply, CVS Health, News, Publishing, Cryptocurrency

LONDON, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BizClik is the UK's fastest growing publishing company, has published the September editions of Supply Chain Digital and Procurement Magazine.

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  • The September editions of Supply Chain Digital and Procurement Magazine include interviews with leading experts and executives from Hyland & Workday, AB InBev and CVS Health
    LONDON, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BizClik is the UK's fastest growing publishing company, has published the September editions of Supply Chain Digital and Procurement Magazine.
  • The digital editions of Supply Chain Digital, and Procurement Magazine are trusted industry sources for in-depth reports and interviews with the leading minds in the Supply Chain and Procurement industries.
  • PLUS How Tech can Help Reduce Supply Chain Regulatory Risk and the Top 10 Procurement Companies.
  • You can visit the Supply Chain Digital , and Procurement Magazine websites for daily news and analysis of the ever-changing world of Procurement and Supply Chain.

BIZCLIK MEDIA LAUNCHES SEPTEMBER EDITIONS OF SUPPLY CHAIN DIGITAL, AND PROCUREMENT MAGAZINE

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Friday, September 8, 2023
Supplier diversity, AB InBev, GEP, AB, Supplier, MBZUAI, Digital, Supply, CVS Health, News, Publishing, Cryptocurrency

LONDON, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BizClik is the UK's fastest growing publishing company, has published the September editions of Supply Chain Digital and Procurement Magazine.

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  • The September editions of Supply Chain Digital and Procurement Magazine include interviews with leading experts and executives from Hyland & Workday, AB InBev and CVS Health
    LONDON, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BizClik is the UK's fastest growing publishing company, has published the September editions of Supply Chain Digital and Procurement Magazine.
  • The digital editions of Supply Chain Digital, and Procurement Magazine are trusted industry sources for in-depth reports and interviews with the leading minds in the Supply Chain and Procurement industries.
  • PLUS How Tech can Help Reduce Supply Chain Regulatory Risk and the Top 10 Procurement Companies.
  • You can visit the Supply Chain Digital , and Procurement Magazine websites for daily news and analysis of the ever-changing world of Procurement and Supply Chain.

Aramark Uniform Services Announces Appointment of Chris Synek as Chief Operating Officer

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Food, Beverage, Supply Chain Management, Other Retail, Retail, Delivery Services, Operation, Senior, Supplier diversity, Culture, GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality, Branches of botany, Cintas, Synek, Transport, XPO, Marketing, XPO, Inc., Republic Services, Allied Waste Industries, Tervita, NYSE, Management, Aramark

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), a global leader in food, facilities management and uniforms, today announced the appointment of Chris Synek as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Aramark Uniform Services, effective September 11, 2023, to support the company in delivering its plan to accelerate profitable growth as it approaches the planned spin-off of the uniforms business, anticipated to occur at the end of September.

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  • Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), a global leader in food, facilities management and uniforms, today announced the appointment of Chris Synek as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Aramark Uniform Services, effective September 11, 2023, to support the company in delivering its plan to accelerate profitable growth as it approaches the planned spin-off of the uniforms business, anticipated to occur at the end of September.
  • In this newly created COO position, Synek will lead Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Service and Plant Operations, reporting to Kim Scott, President and Chief Executive Officer of Aramark Uniform Services.
  • “We are delighted to welcome Chris to our management team.
  • Chris brings a robust and relevant set of career experiences that will serve us well as we move through the execution phase of our strategic plan,” said Scott.

ODP Business Solutions Releases 2023 Diverse Supplier Catalog

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Retail, Office Products, Small Business, Professional Services, Supply Chain Management, Defense, Women, Online Retail, Catalog, Other Retail, LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Specialty, Veterans, Consumer, Small business, Supplier diversity, Marketing, Workplace, Woman, ES, ODP, Fusion Global Business Solutions, Elevate, The ODP Corporation, Growth, Online shopping

ODP Business Solutions, an operating company of The ODP Corporation (NASDAQ:ODP) and leading B2B provider of workplace and technology solutions , serving customers through a national footprint and hundreds of experienced business advisors, today announced the release of its 2023 Diverse Supplier Catalog , featuring the company’s complete assortment of products sold by diverse vendors.

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  • ODP Business Solutions, an operating company of The ODP Corporation (NASDAQ:ODP) and leading B2B provider of workplace and technology solutions , serving customers through a national footprint and hundreds of experienced business advisors, today announced the release of its 2023 Diverse Supplier Catalog , featuring the company’s complete assortment of products sold by diverse vendors.
  • ODP Business Solutions’ diverse suppliers are certified minority-, women-, disabled-, LGBTQ+-, veteran-owned and small businesses.
  • “ODP Business Solutions is proud of our extensive selection of innovative products and services at cost-effective prices—including those available through our supplier diversity program,” shared David Centrella, president of ODP Business Solutions.
  • “The release of our 2023 Diverse Supplier Catalog provides us with an opportunity to deliver a value-added and differentiated experience for our customers.

Simfoni Named a Sample Vendor Across Multiple Categories in the Gartner® Hype Cycle for Procurement and Sourcing Solutions, 2023

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Spend, Operation, Supplier diversity, Corporate social responsibility, Policy, Research, Appetite, CSR, Supplier, Organization, Tail, Predictive analytics, Publication, Investment, Risk, Gartner hype cycle, Workload, BPO, Growth, Ecosystem, Risk management, Online shopping, Gartner

San Francisco, CA, Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Simfoni, a leading global provider of spend management solutions, is proud to announce its successive inclusion as a Sample Vendor for Tail Spend in the Gartner Hype Cycle for Procurement and Sourcing Solutions, 2023.

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  • San Francisco, CA, Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Simfoni, a leading global provider of spend management solutions, is proud to announce its successive inclusion as a Sample Vendor for Tail Spend in the Gartner Hype Cycle for Procurement and Sourcing Solutions, 2023.
  • In the 2023 report, Simfoni was listed in four distinct categories, including Tail Spend, Predictive Analytics, Supplier Diversity Solutions, and Operations and Savings Management.
  • According to Simfoni, its inclusion demonstrates the market's increasing appetite for innovative technologies and approaches that go beyond legacy systems and legacy thinking to drive meaningful outcomes.
  • The Gartner report states that Tail Spend solutions “can unlock additional savings for the procurement organization, without adding more resources.

FXExpress Publications, Inc. Names Industry Leader Awards

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Travel, Sustainable industries, Equality, Supplier diversity, Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Publication, CCO, Carnival Cruise Line, Sustainability, Russian Industrial Leaders Index, Global Travel Taskforce, Family, Marriott International, Management

YARDLEY, Pa., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FXExpress Publications, Inc., the family of publications including Global Traveler, trazeetravel.com and whereverfamily.com, names its Industry Leader Awards, a hand-selected group of the best in the travel industry, for the second year in a row.

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  • YARDLEY, Pa., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FXExpress Publications, Inc., the family of publications including Global Traveler, trazeetravel.com and whereverfamily.com, names its Industry Leader Awards, a hand-selected group of the best in the travel industry, for the second year in a row.
  • Best Cruise Line Industry Leader: Christine Duffy, President, Carnival Cruise Line
    Best Airport Industry Leader: J'Aimeka "Jai" Ferrell, CCO & Deputy General Manager, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
    Best Green Initiatives & Sustainability Industry Leader: Denise Naguib, Vice President of Sustainability and Supplier Diversity, Marriott International
    Best Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Industry Leader: Julie Coker, president & CEO, San Diego Tourism Authority
    "This list is truly a who's who of the travel industry's most influential leaders, those making last impacts on travel and its people.
  • The team at FXExpress Publications, Inc. submitted nominations for industry leaders in each of the categories.
  • Once all nominations, submitted with a brief reasoning for each, were compiled, a survey was distributed to all members of the FXExpress team to select the final Industry Leader honoree.

Lincoln Financial Group Earns Eighth Consecutive 100% Score on Disability Equality Index

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Friday, July 28, 2023
People with Disabilities, Human Resources, Women, Finance, Banking, Men, Professional Services, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Consumer, AAPD, Non-U.S. operators of the M60 Patton, BRG, Employment, American Association of People with Disabilities, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Supplier diversity, Benefit, Culture, Disability, Persons With Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995, Bacup, Lincoln National Corporation, LNC, Mischler Financial Group, Lincoln, Employment practices liability, Environment, NYSE, Education, Insurance, Management, Index

Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE: LNC) today announced that for the eighth consecutive year, it has been named as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion, earning a 100% score on the 2023 Disability Equality Index®.

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  • Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE: LNC) today announced that for the eighth consecutive year, it has been named as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion, earning a 100% score on the 2023 Disability Equality Index®.
  • “Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the center of who we are and all we do – fostering an environment that embraces uniqueness, celebrates differences and honors authenticity,” said Allison Green Johnson, chief diversity officer at Lincoln Financial Group and president of the Lincoln Financial Foundation.
  • “We’re honored to be recognized on the Disability Equality Index for the eighth consecutive year, a reflection of our unwavering commitment to building an inclusive workplace, marketplace and community.”
    Lincoln’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is supported by its seven Business Resource Groups (BRGs).
  • To view the full list of top-scoring companies on the Disability Equality Index, click here .

Cintas Again Recognized Among “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion”

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Professional Services, Office Products, People with Disabilities, Consumer, Construction & Property, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Textiles, Retail, Other Professional Services, Human Resources, Building Systems, Manufacturing, Non-U.S. operators of the M60 Patton, Workforce, Human resources, Supplier diversity, Persons With Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995, Standard, Corporation, Employment practices liability, Fortune 500, Disability, CTAS, DEI, Community engagement, Management, Cintas

Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) has again been recognized among the “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion” after receiving a qualifying score on the 2023 Disability Equality Index®, the leading non-profit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide.

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  • Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) has again been recognized among the “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion” after receiving a qualifying score on the 2023 Disability Equality Index®, the leading non-profit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide.
  • Cintas’ recognition as a “Top Scorer” as a 90 Score company on the DEI® demonstrates the company’s ongoing commitment to building and developing a widely diverse workforce that represents its communities across North America.
  • Cintas has earned a “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion” designation in each of the four years it has participated in DEI’s evaluation process.
  • With offerings including uniforms, mats, mops, towels, restroom supplies, workplace water services, first aid and safety products, eye-wash stations, safety training, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and alarm service, Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday®.

Albertsons Companies Earns Top Score on 2023 Disability Equality Index®

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Food, Beverage, Retail, Professional Services, Supermarket, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), AAPD, Non-U.S. operators of the M60 Patton, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Special Olympics, Fortune 1000, American Association of People with Disabilities, Supplier diversity, Education, Muscular dystrophy, Workplace, GVP, Multimedia, Diversity, equity, and inclusion, Best Buddies International, Indian Olympic Association, Employment practices liability, Albertsons, Disability discrimination act, Inclusion, DEI, Community engagement, Culture, Insurance, Disability

Support ranges from volunteer time, event participation and in-kind products, along with generous donations from customers at the register.

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  • Support ranges from volunteer time, event participation and in-kind products, along with generous donations from customers at the register.
  • Each participating company receives a score on a scale of zero to 100, with those earning 80 and above recognized as “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion”.
  • “Businesses have the power to drive the global advancement of disability inclusion, and we’re thrilled to see more companies than ever leverage the Disability Equality Index to measure their progress.
  • Albertsons Companies launched the diverseABILITY associate resource group last fall for associates with diverse abilities, their caretakers and allies.