SUPPLY CHAIN
With Infosys ’ Andrea Hendrickx , Sustainability Magazine explores why businesses need to harness the full potential of a diverse and inclusive supply chain
WRITTEN BY : LUCY BUCHHOLZ
Beyond ethical considerations , a diverse and inclusive supply chain is an essential aspect of any business .
Yet , over the past 12 months , there has been a significant increase in the number of companies that have improved their DEI dimensions , according to Gartner ’ s research . In fact , 21 % of companies had no diversity , equity and inclusion ( DEI ) focus in 2021 , compared to 11 % that had no focus in 2022 .
Consequently , three-quarters of supply chain organisations now report on some dimension of diversity , yet only 40 % are working on specific DEI initiatives . This represents a slight increase from last year , as only 36 % of supply chain organisations had target initiatives for DEI .
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