Transforming Supply Chains and Women Owned Businesses - WeConnect International, with Piers Cumberlege
04/22/25 • 24 min
In this episode of Transform Tomorrow Today, Piers Cumberlege , Director Board of Directors at WEConnect International, explores how #WEConnect is driving change by championing supplier #diversity and #empowering women-owned businesses. Through its global certification and corporate partnerships, WEConnect bridges the gap between large organizations and diverse suppliers, ensuring that women entrepreneurs gain access to major procurement opportunities.
The conversation highlights how inclusive supply chains foster economic growth, innovation, and competitiveness while addressing systemic barriers faced by women in business. Learn how WEConnect is not only advocating for supplier inclusion but also providing the tools and networks necessary for long-term success in a rapidly evolving global market.
About WEConnect International is a global nonprofit dedicated to advancing supplier diversity by connecting women-owned businesses with multinational corporations. With a network spanning 210 leading corporations and a collective purchasing power of $4 trillion, WEConnect helps bridge the gap for women entrepreneurs by providing certification, mentorship, and access to procurement opportunities.
By addressing systemic barriers, advocating for inclusive supply chains, and driving policy change, WEConnect creates a virtuous cycle where women-owned businesses gain credibility, secure high-value contracts, and attract investment. With a focus on action over rhetoric, the organization ensures that supplier diversity is not just an initiative but an integrated business strategy that fosters economic growth and innovation worldwide.
Hosted by Catherine Tanneau MCC and Linda McLoughlin MCC
Produced by Mauro Serra | Kenji Productions
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In this episode of Transform Tomorrow Today, Piers Cumberlege , Director Board of Directors at WEConnect International, explores how #WEConnect is driving change by championing supplier #diversity and #empowering women-owned businesses. Through its global certification and corporate partnerships, WEConnect bridges the gap between large organizations and diverse suppliers, ensuring that women entrepreneurs gain access to major procurement opportunities.
The conversation highlights how inclusive supply chains foster economic growth, innovation, and competitiveness while addressing systemic barriers faced by women in business. Learn how WEConnect is not only advocating for supplier inclusion but also providing the tools and networks necessary for long-term success in a rapidly evolving global market.
About WEConnect International is a global nonprofit dedicated to advancing supplier diversity by connecting women-owned businesses with multinational corporations. With a network spanning 210 leading corporations and a collective purchasing power of $4 trillion, WEConnect helps bridge the gap for women entrepreneurs by providing certification, mentorship, and access to procurement opportunities.
By addressing systemic barriers, advocating for inclusive supply chains, and driving policy change, WEConnect creates a virtuous cycle where women-owned businesses gain credibility, secure high-value contracts, and attract investment. With a focus on action over rhetoric, the organization ensures that supplier diversity is not just an initiative but an integrated business strategy that fosters economic growth and innovation worldwide.
Hosted by Catherine Tanneau MCC and Linda McLoughlin MCC
Produced by Mauro Serra | Kenji Productions
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