EPAC's Supplier Diversity program positions itself as a leader that contributes to the success of all businesses and reflects the makeup of the communities where business is conducted. Existing relationships with minority-owned, woman-owned, and small disadvantaged business organizations are leveraged to build a national e-commerce platform so all participating companies have equal access to business opportunities. Search tools and business listings within the application assist in the removal of barriers associated with procuring goods and services from diverse firms.

Minority suppliers and corporate supplier diversity buyers are linked together in buyer/seller networks locally, regionally, and nationally via the EPAC Online network. Minority-owned, woman-owned, and small disadvantaged businesses are exposed to a new world of potential clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Buyer Benefits
EPAC assists buyers in their ongoing search for minority-owned, woman-owned, and small disadvantaged businesses. Through advanced searching features, buyers can obtain company and background information on any supplier on the network. Buyers can search for companies based on company name, state, zip, keywords, business type, certifications, organizations, minority status, and NAICS/SIC Commodity categories.

Supplier Benefits
Suppliers are able to list certifications, organizational affiliations, and professional development associations to which they belong. Suppliers may classify their business as minority-owned, woman-owned, or disadvantaged, which enables a buyer to locate and identify a particular supplier in minutes.

Corporate Diversity Program Development Services
Corporate America's decision to emphasize diversity is a practical choice, based on the rapidly evolving U.S. demographics. Recognizing the economic opportunity, corporate leaders are spearheading mandates for multicultural workforces and emerging-markets strategies, and diverse supplier inclusion in the supply chain. EPAC has assembled a seasoned group of diversity professions that provide clients with solutions that address the growing need for expertise in the area of Corporate Diversity. 

The EPAC Corporate Diversity Program Development services offerings include:
  • Workforce Diversity
  • Vendor Diversity and Supply Chain Management
  • Diversity Sensitivity Training