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Originally Posted by Zap
Isn't that a racist policy? 
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Corporations that have supplier diversity programs require certification in order to prevent fraud and to prove that they are using diverse suppliers, especially in instances where government contracts mandate that a portion of business be directed to minority- and women-owned firms.
What's in this for the large companies providing these programs? Oftentimes it's a chance to market to a segment of the population they're interested in targeting. It's also a way for corporations to build wealth or promote economic development in underserved communities that may be a future customer base.
The certification by no means guarantees that a small-business owner will land a lucrative contract with a Fortune 500 client. But it provides access — a foot in the door — to big corporations' supplier diversity programs.