SUPPLIER DIVERSITY


Increasing Diverse Supply Chain Leads to Impressive Results for Wyndham Worldwide


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yndham Worldwide, one of the world’s largest hospitality compa-


nie aieved ignifiant growt in it spend with diverse suppliers in 2010, adding value to its global supply chain while delivering on its core values. From linen supply, to equipment


purchases, to general contractor and architectural services, Wyndham Worldwide spent 10.3% of its total pur- chases with diverse suppliers, a 51% increase over the previous year, plac- ing the Company among the top per- formers in its industry. With a wide and growing range of businesses, Wyndham Worldwide in- cludes Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company based on number of properties; Wyndham Exchange & Rentals, the world’s larg- est member-based vacation exchange network and marketer of serviced va- cation rentals; and Wyndham Vacation Ownership, the world’s largest vaca- tion ownership business. “With over 100,000 locations in near- ly 100 countries, Wyndham Worldwide works to be a responsible and collab- orative corporate citizen both in the United States and around the globe,” said Stephen P. Holmes, chairman and CEO of Wyndham Worldwide. “Part- nering with diverse business own- ers and investing in the communities where we live and work around the world strengthens our workplace, our performance, and the experience we provide to our guests, customers, and associates.”


During the past year, Wyndham


Worldwide continued to formalize its supplier diversity program; by includ- ing diverse suppliers when possible in each request for proposal and bid notice; increasing internal and exter- nal awareness of its supplier diversity program; and expanding its supply


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based in Orlando „Software House International, a New Jersey-based Asian American woman- owned supplier of software, hardware, and related services


diversity reach around the globe. The program focuses on nine groups: Af- rican-American; Hispanic-American; Asian-American; Native-American; gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgen- dered; women; veteran and disabled- veteran; and disabled-owned busi- nesses.


“Partnering with diverse suppli-


ers brings great value to our supply chain, and helps ensure the products and services we provide meet the equally diverse needs of our customers around the world,” said Paul Davis, senior vice president, Strategic Sourc- ing at Wyndham Worldwide. “Inter- nationally, developing relationships with diverse business owners and or- ganizations also supports our growth in emerging markets, generating new ideas and opportunities for business in local communities, and supports the overall strength of the global travel and tourism economy.” Wyndham Worldwide diverse part-


nerships include: „Sobel Linen, a Hispanic-owned busi- ness based in Las Vegas that is the sole provider for terry cloth and linen


throughout Wyndham Worldwide „Zero Chaos, an African American-


Celebrating 19 Years of Diversity


“Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the Wyndham Worldwide cul- ture, so it is no surprise that our cor- porate diversity strategy extends to the suppliers in which we choose to partner,” said Jose Nido, vice presi- dent of Global Supplier Diversity at Wyndham Worldwide. “Our approach is to seamlessly integrate supplier di- versity as part of how we do business, and achieving results that add value by reducing costs, improving quality and increasing revenue through cultivating positive relationships within the di- verse business community.” The supplier diversity initiative at


Wyndham Worldwide has received numerous accolades, including awards from the U.S. Minority Business De- velopment Agency, Florida Minority Supplier Diversity Council, the Kis- simmee/Osceola County Chamber of Commerce, and the Morris County Hispanic-American Chamber of Com- merce in New Jersey. In addition to requiring third-party


or governent ertifiation of teir di- versity status, companies requesting diversity supplier status with Wyn- dham Worldwide must have been in business at least three years, offer com- petitive priing ave proven finan- cial viability and meet the Company’s stringent service and quality stan- dards, among other criteria. Vendors interested in becoming a part of the Wyndham Worldwide supply chain, can begin the registration process on- line at suppliers.wyndhamworldwide. com.


Source: Wyndham Worldwide www.hnmagazine.com


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