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2/19/2025 0 Comments

Breaking the Myths: Why DEI in Procurement is Still Essential for Growth

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs in procurement have faced scrutiny, with some questioning their necessity. However, DEI initiatives are crucial for driving economic growth, enhancing competitiveness, and fostering sustainable business ecosystems.

Debunking Common Myths

Myth #1: Supplier Diversity Lowers Quality
Reality: Many diverse suppliers offer specialized expertise and flexibility that large vendors cannot provide.
Myth #2: DEI is Just a Trend
Reality: Companies that prioritize supplier diversity are outperforming their peers in profitability and innovation.
Myth #3: It's Too Hard to Find Qualified Diverse Suppliers
Reality: AI-powered platforms like Scaleup simplify the process, matching enterprises with vetted SMBs.

A study by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) found that certified minority-owned businesses generated more than $400 billion in economic output in 2018, contributing to the creation and preservation of more than 2.2 million jobs.

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2/13/2025 0 Comments

The AI Advantage: How Scaleup Connects SMBs & Enterprises for Smarter Growth

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, enterprises often face challenges in identifying scalable small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) that align with their procurement needs. Traditional sourcing methods can be time-consuming and may overlook high-potential diverse suppliers.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers a transformative solution. Scaleup's AI-driven platform revolutionizes supplier discovery, efficiently connecting enterprises with qualified SMBs.

AI-powered supplier discovery offers several key advantages:

Efficiency: AI automates labor-intensive tasks like data collection and supplier evaluation, allowing procurement teams to focus on strategic activities.
Accuracy: By evaluating a broader set of data points, AI ensures that suppliers meet specific quality, compliance, and performance standards.
Scalability: AI systems continuously update supplier rankings based on performance metrics, enabling businesses to maintain a robust and reliable supplier network.

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12/19/2023 0 Comments

How Scaleup Transforms Supplier Diversity: Insights from AWS re:Invent 2023

Supplier diversity is more than a metric to track -- it’s a strategic initiative that drives innovation, growth, and competitive advantage. In our presentation at AWS re:Invent 2023, we explored how Scaleup empowers enterprises to unlock the full potential of supplier diversity through advanced technology and actionable insights.

Simply put, Scaleup simplifies supplier diversity.

Scaleup was designed to tackle one of the biggest challenges enterprises face: finding diverse suppliers who are scalable, enterprise-ready, and vetted for success. Our platform leverages AI and machine learning to streamline the entire process, from discovery to onboarding.

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Breaking the Myths: Why DEI in Procurement is Still Essential for Growth

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