Diversity is "... taking advantage of the growing variety of skill sets, experiences, and knowledge of our customers, employees and suppliers in order to maximize the productivity of our organizations. "

More specifically, Supplier Diversity describes the planned effort by major corporations and government entities to promote and facilitate procurement of goods and services. That effort requires a company to apply a systematic approach in tailoring its operations to make it successful. We help companies reexamine, redefine and restructure many aspects of their institutions and the way they do business, in order to be a competitive force for the future.

-A.O. Phillips & Associates

• Evaluation and assessments of clients current initiatives.
• Assistance in MWBE sourcing.
• Assistance in strategy and approach development.
• Assistance in benchmarking relevant industry and competitors.
• Assistance in monitoring and reporting system development.
• Availability and Capacity Analysis - Goal Development.
• Design and development of effective communications tools.
• Development and delivery of hands-on company-tailored training.

To weave supplier diversity into the corporate fabric of our clients through development plans or enhancement analysis in order to ensure their competitive edge.