Diversity Classifications
Why is important for our business to diversify our supply chain?
a. Drive innovation
b. Expand into new markets
c. Foster a more equitable business climate
d. A meaningful tool for economic growth and job creation
e. Enable small businesses and companies owned by veterans, women, and other groups to gain a
more equal share in the market
Which company reported the highest Tier 2 spend in 2024?
HCL
What were the company’s 2023 diverse spend results?
8%
Who is leading BCBSRI’s Supplier Engagement program?
Doris De Los Santos
What are some examples of diversity classifications BCBSRI is looking to increase its diverse spend?
a. Small Businesses
b. Women-Owned Business Enterprise-WBE
c. Minority-Owned Business Enterprise-MBE
d. Veteran-Owned Small Business-VOSB
e. LGBTE Business Enterprise-LGBTBE
f. Disability-Owned Business Enterprise-DOBE
Which company have reported the highest Tier 2 spend YTD?
HCL
What is the company’s 2025 small/diverse spend goal?
11%
Which division had the highest diverse spend in 2024?
CAST
Which classification usually has the highest % spend in USA?
WBE
Which company is the top BCBSRI vendor with diverse spend YTD?
SHI International
Which company is the top BCBSRI small business spend YTD?
Perspecta
Which company was the top diverse spend supplier in 2024?
SHI INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION