VOICE OF THE VENDOR;
Learning to Listen with the Heart
- PepsiCo Creates Space to Strengthen Partnerships
With Their Supplier Diversity Vendors
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,
Calif., June 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PepsiCo
hosted its 2nd Annual Supplier Diversity Summit, 'The Voice of the
Vendor,' on June 11-12, 2024, in
Purchase, NY. This year, Tomahawk
Information Solutions was among four distinguished companies
invited to participate as one of the "Voices of the
Vendor."
"We are beyond thrilled with our amazing partnership with
PepsiCo. Dienye Benibo and Mike
Alexander are always there for us, treating us like family,"
stated Aimee Holguin Rickabus, CEO
and Co-Founder of Tomahawk Information Solutions. "PepsiCo's 40
years of unwavering belief, steadfast commitment, and visionary
strategies in their DEI and Supplier Diversity programs are both
simple and elegantly dynamic. PepsiCo empowers people. They empower
communities. They empower businesses. They practice what they
preach."
"When we first crafted the idea of hosting PepsiCo's Supplier
Diversity Summit, our goal was to deepen relationships with
existing suppliers and to start partnerships with some new
suppliers. In year two of our event, we knew we needed to do
a better job listening, resulting in the addition of a "Voice of
the Vendor" panel to our agenda." explains Dienye Benibo, Sr.
Director, Supplier Diversity at PepsiCo.
"Our first 'draft pick' for that panel was Quentin Thomas from Tomahawk Information
Solutions. Not only had our partnership with Tomahawk been strong
(and still growing), but we also knew Quentin would provide the
candor that we needed to get better."
"The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC),
with whom PepsiCo has a partnership, found that companies with
diverse supplier bases show a 133% greater return on procurement
investments," added Holguin-Rickabus. "Certified minority-owned
businesses generate more than $400
billion in annual revenue and economic output, leading to
the creation and preservation of 2.2 million jobs and $49 billion in annual revenue for local, state,
and federal tax authorities."
The correlation between women's workforce participation and
economic growth is clear. According to OECD data from 2017,
research shows that countries with higher female workforce
participation tend to experience a boost in GDP per capita,
indicating the positive effects of inclusive employment practices.
Closing gender employment gaps could boost GDP per capita by nearly
20 percent, illustrating the vast economic potential of gender
equality "The Gender Employment Gap Index (GEGI) suggests closing
gender employment gaps could increase GDP per capita by nearly 20%
(Source: GEGI,
https://hdl.handle.net/10986/37062)."
By using NMSDC's model, we can all manifest economic security
and growth for everyone which in turn helps create social justice-
all while taking care of Mother Earth. These concepts are purposely
created to work together- they are interlinked— each dependent on
one another. When these ideas are cared for with authentic
commitment they grow into robust actions of
creative compassion and productive peace. As an NMSDC and
WBENC Certified Woman-Minority Owned Small Business, we are
dedicated to fostering diversity to expand economic opportunities
for all" added Ms Holguin- Rickabus.
"Everyone at Tomahawk was extremely grateful to be selected as a
partner to participate in this event. Our Partnership with PepsiCo
continues to grow, as a team, we are all excited to be on this
journey with you. Tackling supplier diversity initiatives together,
working in parallel on social impact efforts, and being innovative
with one of the largest companies in the world. Grateful is
the word that stands out the most for us. Thank you so much PepsiCo
Team! We are beyond excited to see where future projects and
opportunities lead us," Quentin
Thomas, VP of Global Sales, TIS.
2022 marked the 40th anniversary of PepsiCo's Supplier Diversity
Program. From an initial spend of $5
million in 1982 to nearly $30
billion spent over the past four decades across PepsiCo's
entire value chain, the program has significantly impacted women,
minority, veteran, and LGBTQ-owned businesses. By fostering
relationships with suppliers, PepsiCo creates opportunities for
these businesses to thrive. This initiative not only enriches
PepsiCo with new ideas and perspectives but also contributes to
building stronger, more equitable communities. Recognized by
various organizations, PepsiCo's Supplier Diversity Program has
received numerous awards over the years.
PepsiCo Supplier Diversity Team
Dienye Benibo, St. Director-Program Lead, Mike Alexander, Sr. Manager, Strategy
Lead , Arpit Gupta, Sr.
Manager, Strategy Lead, Kelly
Nayak, Sr. Coordinator, Program Coordinator,
Abril Tellez, Analyst,
Insights, Monica Florist, Analyst, Insights.
Tomahawk Information Solutions is a Value-Added IT Reseller
specializing in Enterprise Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity,
and AI. TIS prioritizes the well-being of its clients by increasing
productivity while driving massive savings for their IT needs. To
learn more about Tomahawk Information Solutions and their
game-changing IT services please visit our website at
[www.tom-is.com
Tomahawk Information Solutions is proud to be a WBENC and NMSDC
Certified Latina-owned IT company that supports the practices of
DEI and Supplier Diversity.
Media Contact:
Name: Aimee Holguin Rickabus
Title: CEO and Co-Founder
Email: aimee@tom-is.com
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