What Are the Success Factors when Working with Large Purchasing Organisations? Lessons from the Ethnic Minority Suppliers

Posted by cremedmu on February 25, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

By exploring the prospect of ethnic minority businesses (EMB) ‘breaking out’ from the ethnic enclave, low-value-added markets, recent research has identified entry into the large purchase organisation (LPO) supply chain as a rewarding route (Ram et al., 2007), with potential access enhanced by a growing requirement for public sector LPOs to comply with official directives … Continue reading →

Filed under Kassa Woldesenbet, Supplier Diversity, Supply chain

New Migrant Communities: Polish Entrepreneurs in Leicester

Posted by cremedmu on February 12, 2010 · 1 Comment 

In autumn 2006, the BBC highlighted a large increase in the number of Polish immigrants coming to the United Kingdom. This finding is mirrored by anecdotal evidence and personal observation in Leicester and the Midlands; an area that is often associated with immigration. Unlike other ethnic minorities, the demographics of the Polish immigrants, in particular … Continue reading →

Filed under Natalia Vershinina, New Migrants