Our diverse supplier network.
By working with Entegra, you'll join a growing coalition of clients who purchase from diverse suppliers across the country. We’ve built a network of more than 3,600 minority-owned, women-owned, LGBTQ+-owned, and veteran-owned businesses who meet our high-level supplier standards. This means you can support businesses you can feel good about — diversifying your supplier base while enjoying the highest quality products, services and equipment.
Organizations that adopt a structured model for working with their diverse supplier base, especially through GPOs, normally enjoy not only cost savings but also CSR advantages. Entegra members typically achieve savings in the 10% to 30% bracket for a number of crucial reasons:
- Pre-negotiated deals with suppliers through bulk purchases
- Vetted diverse vendors, as well as Canada suppliers and regional partners, without the need for an extensive onboarding process
- Superior pricing and rebates that cannot be obtained when purchasing independently
- Greater control over expenses through procurement analytics
- Apart from cutting costs, organizations also benefit from stable pricing and reduced procurement risks.
Supporting a more diverse pool of talented business owners
As part of Sodexo, Entegra’s supply managers work with a dedicated Supplier Diversity Team to source products and services from local, small and diverse businesses. We are building a supply chain that delivers on your diversity goals.
That’s because Entegra is driven by values that shape our behaviors and guide us each day. We leverage our expertise in diversity and inclusion to connect clients to a wide array of programs, services and ingredients.
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FAQs
What is a diverse supplier network?
It is defined as the network consisting of companies which are at least 51% owned and operated by minority or women business enterprises, among other underrepresented companies. These diverse suppliers are part of structured procurement networks.
How does Entegra build its diverse supplier network?
With the help of the Supplier Diversity Team, Entegra sources goods and services from local, small and diverse suppliers , thereby developing a supplier base consisting of more than 3,600 Canada suppliers .
Why is supplier diversity important for businesses?
Supplier diversity increases the number of potential suppliers, improves competitiveness and leads to improved quality of goods.
What types of suppliers are included in Entegra’s network?
The company has an extensive network of different suppliers ranging from minorities to women, from LGBTQ to veteran-owned suppliers meeting all standards, including vetted diverse vendors.
How does Entegra help businesses access diverse suppliers?
The company will connect you with a diverse set of suppliers through their procurement programs, making it easier to source from a structured diverse supplier network.
What business benefits come from a diverse supplier network?
The main benefits of diversifying your procurement processes include supplier diversity, competition, and getting access to better goods and services.
How does working with diverse suppliers support CSR goals?
With this kind of collaboration, you'll be able to promote inclusion, contribute to underrepresented groups, and meet your CSR requirements through sourcing.
How does a diverse supplier network improve supply chain resilience?
Diversification in the supplier base increases the options for procurement, thus decreasing dependence on a few suppliers. It makes the organization more flexible and enables it to continue operating even when there are interruptions in the supply chain.