Supplier Diversity Statement

Softmart is committed to diversity, not just among our employees, but among our suppliers as well. Diversity of people, cultures and ideas enhances our relationships with our stakeholders and strengthens our ability to provide innovative, high-value products and services. Our supplier diversity program's focus is to build a diverse supplier base which serves the company well and benefits our customers and communities. Beyond that, Softmart's purchasing practices encourage the establishment and growth of minority businesses, which helps expand economic benefits to all North Americans.

Definition of Diversity

Minority or Women Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE)

We see MWBE as:

For profit enterprises
Physically located in the U.S.A.
Owned, operated and controlled by minority group members or non-minority (Caucasian) women who are U.S. citizens
Minority group members: Asian-Indian Americans, Asian-Pacific Americans, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans*
Ownership must be at least 51%
Certified by NMSDC, WBENC or other generally recognized certifying body

* Minority Definitions follow:

Asian-Indian

A U.S. citizen whose origins are from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Asian-Pacific

A U.S. citizen whose origins are from Japan, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Korea, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, the Philippines, Thailand, Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Trust Territories of the Pacific or the Northern Marianas.

Black

A U.S. citizen having origins in any of the Black racial groups of Africa.

Hispanic

A U.S. citizen of true-born Hispanic heritage, from any of the Spanish-speaking areas of Latin America or the following regions: Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean Basin only.

Native American

A person who is an American Indian, Eskimo, Aleut or Native Hawaiian, and regarded as such by the community of which the person claims to be a part. Native Americans must be documented members of a North American tribe, band or otherwise organized group of native people who are indigenous to the continental United States and proof can be provided through a Native American Blood Degree Certificate (i.e., tribal registry letter, tribal roll register number).

Supplier Diversity Statement

Definition of Diversity

Minority or Women Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE)

We see MWBE as:

* Minority Definitions follow:

We would prefer that all Minority or Women Owned, Operated, Managed, or Controlled suppliers be certified by one of the following organizations: