National Diversity Solutions

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Overview

Quantifiable return on investment.


At NDS we have the right people, proven processes, and innovative technology to create the following expected results for our customers:

  • Reduce operating expenses by 10-50% in targeted categories and an average of 24% enterprise wide while delivering a 15% diverse spend
  • Consolidate and diversify your supply base.
  • Develop/enhance and implement supplier diversity programs and increase competitive
    bid participation from diverse suppliers
  • Streamline supplier relationship management processes resulting in improved supplier performance
  • Ensure purchasing dollars spent in a way that best reflects your organization’s values

Our competitive advantages include:

  • Results — Clients typically enjoy a 200% - 400% return on the fees they pay NDS.
  • Trust — The majority of our business comes from referrals.
  • Guarantee — Fees are based on results.

The following services can be provided as individual offerings or combined as components of a total solution:

Spend Analysis and Opportunity Assessment

National Diversity Solutions combines custom tools, a proven methodology, and deep expertise to categorize and assess procurement spend and practices to provide a clear roadmap to reduced expenses and improved operational efficiencies.

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Supplier Qualification

NDS can assess and qualify potential suppliers to ensure that they meet specified regulatory, safety, reliability and quality requirements as well as implement and manage the process for identifying, recruiting and registering new suppliers.

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Strategic Sourcing

NDS adopts a rigorous process to develop and implement supplier agreements for all externally purchased goods and services.  By identifying opportunities, evaluating potential sources, negotiating contracts and continually managing supplier relationships, NDS facilitates competition thereby creating value for its clients.

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Supplier Relationship Management

NDS works collaboratively with your suppliers to measure and compare supplier performance against your expectations, mitigate risks and continually maximize the potential value of your supplier relationships.

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testimonials:
"NDS has worked with us to develop a strategic supply plan aimed at substantially reducing our annual operating expenses while simultaneously increasing spending with minority and women-owned businesses. The strategies that NDS has developed, combined with their expertise in change management, has positioned us to create a positive economic impact for Brown-Forman and our suppliers."

Ralph de Chabert
Chief Diversity Officer
Brown-Forman





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