SUPPLIER DIVERSITY
Breaking barriers Businesses face a host of challenges when it comes to implementing more inclusive practices – both internally and in regard to third-party suppliers .
“ One of the biggest challenges is a lack of awareness or understanding of what neurodiversity actually means ,” explains Kelly . “ This is where training comes into play .”
Many businesses hesitate , fearing that neuro-inclusive adjustments will be complicated or costly . But in reality , most are simple , low-cost and benefit the entire workforce – not just neurodivergent employees .
In the pharmaceutical sector , managing supplier relationships is particularly complex .
“ You categorise suppliers based on priority and availability ,” explains Faris Hattar , Associate Director of Supply Chain for Hikma Pharmaceuticals . “ In pharma , it ’ s even more difficult because of regulatory approval processes and product testing . Ensuring transparency and timely communication with suppliers is key .”
Faris says this is why collaboration across the supply chain is so important : “ It ’ s all about joint value creation between trading partners . You need to look beyond the walls of your organisation to create value throughout the supply chain between suppliers and clients .”
He continues : “ I firmly believe there must be some sort of a mutual benefit between both the organisation that you work in , as well as that of your partners ,
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