Minority Business Enterprise

Founded in 2002, with the vision to provide clients a diverse offering of Workforce Management Solutions, Populus Group is a privately-held, Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certified in all 50 states.

Benefits of Supplier Diversity Programs

Economic Growth - Companies understand that offering products with appeal to a diverse customer base can boost their competitive advantage. A Supplier Diversity Program enables companies to leverage partnerships with MWDVBE businesses, and partnering with qualified businesses helps companies contribute towards economic growth in diverse communities throughout the United States.

Supplier Diversity Doesn't Cost More - Using a diverse supplier has no negative impact in overall performance when it comes to procurement, says Christopher Sawchuk, senior business adviser for The Hackett Group. 50 "world-class" companies examined by The Hackett Group realized a return of 133 percent on the cost of procurement operations. That suggests that supplier diversity isn't a drag on procurement costs, and in fact, using diverse suppliers may result in more revenue in the future.

Sound Business - Government regulation is not the prime reason companies should have strong diversity programs in place. Well-run Supplier Diversity Programs are more than good business, they're socially responsible. A good diversity program is a way for a company to "give back" to the community for its support. They help improve the way a business serves its markets, and represent significant revenue opportunities for buyers and sellers alike.