Corporate Express is committed to the value of entrepreneurship as the cornerstone of the American economy. Our commitment to supplier diversity is not because it is the right thing to do, but because it benefits our customers, our MWBE suppliers and the communities in which they operate.
| STAR Consortium Alliance Objective: |
- Create jobs in local communities
- Meet customer diversity purchasing requirements
- Support MWBE growth and development
- Mentor small businesses
| Our Diversity Business Goals: |
It is Corporate Express' goal to proactively support the utilization of historically underutilized businesses as suppliers and resellers of quality products and services at competitive prices.
This includes, but is not limited to, businesses owned by:
- African Americans
- Asian Americans
- Native Americans
- Disabled Veterans
- Women
Through our innovative Strategic Alliance Reseller Network (STAR), Corporate Express will cultivate strategic relationships with historically underutilized suppliers; and provide consultative expertise to support the growth and development of these suppliers.
We recognized that, in the twenty-first century our best option for profitability growing revenues and market share is to expand the boundaries of our business. STAR Consortium Alliance is an integral part of our business strategy for doing just that. STAR Consortium Alliance is our solution to:
- Leveraging diversity as a business strategy
- Meeting the diversity purchasing objectives of our customers
- Creating economic value for our diversity partners and for the communities in which they operate
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