CAMSC Supplier Diversity Bytes – Jan 25, 2023

Cassandra Dorrington, FCMA, MBA, CMC

Happy New Year

As we turn the corner into the new year, let’s reflect on all the great things that CAMSC delivered on in 2022: the revival of the Supplier Playbook Series for Corporate Members, implementation of The Quick Start Program for new suppliers, enhanced engagement of our stakeholders with the creation of both the Suppler and Corporate Member Committees and introduction of the certification for refugee owned businesses to name but a few items. All this activity was coupled with the onboarding of over 110 new certified suppliers and 32 new corporate members. 2022 was a busy and impactful year. Congratulations to all those who had a hand in making this happen. 

I am pleased to say that in preparation for 2023, the advice from both our supplier and corporate committee proved to be invaluable as we continue to enhance our program and services with a continued focus on development and connection. Let me give you a sneak peek into a few of our program enhancements: Linking SD to ESG – Level 3 – an enhancement to the corporate Supplier Playbook series; Education on Capital Skills Financing for certified suppliers; Building capacity for suppliers – Introduction of the Export series; a focus on Export Ready to assist suppliers in taking advantage of the Canadian Government multiple free trade agreements and the upcoming series of CAMSC led trade missions.

It is important to note that as the economy continues to grow and expand, CAMSC works to facilitate the expansion of inclusion across the supply chain. Whether as a corporate member your objective is to increase the number of diverse suppliers in your supply chain or you are looking to refresh your procurement strategies program to increase the impact of your tactics, or as a supplier you are building your company’s capacity or you are looking to expand your business footprint, we encourage you to take advantage of the programs or services which aligns to your needs.

On January 27th, CAMSC is hosting an open house, to kick start the year. We encourage you to come meet the team and get a preview of the many activities we will introducing this year. 2023 is your year, let us know how we can support you.

Wishing you a prosperous year.

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A survey of procurement and supply chain executives found for buyers the top priority was “managing costs in face of inflation”, while for supply chain execs it was “ensuring delivery amidst supply shortages”.

At the start of 2023, the Canadian economy finds itself in a different situation than in 2020 when supply chains across the country were disrupted by COVID-19. The future resilience of supply chains, that is the capability to restore the availability of goods and services after being disrupted, remains important.