Conflict-Free Smelter Program Reaches Smelter Milestones
Source : GeSI
Program confirms compliant tin smelter and conflict-free sourcing from the Democratic Republic of Congo
Ford smashes supplier diversity targets
Source : Procurement Leaders
For the third consecutive year in a row automotive giant Ford has exceeded its goal of sourcing 10% of its US production and non-production purchases with suppliers from a diverse background.
In 2011 Ford spent $5.08bn with tier-one minority owned suppliers, an increase of 34% from 2010 when the company spent $3.8bn.