David Latten Describes the Benefits of Gender Fair Procurement Extending Beyond the Supply Chain

Annually observed in March, Women’s History Month recognizes the contributions and achievements made by women. This episode highlights gender diversity efforts and advancing gender equality beyond the supply chain.

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In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with David Latten, Head of Indirect Procurement at Logitech . David's career spans over a decade across management roles in finance and procurement. In addition to more traditional procurement priorities of cost optimization, supplier performance, and risk management, David's primary priority as a procurement leader today is to ensure Logitech and the wider corporate sector can deliver real progress toward equality via their supplier spending—a core value for Logitech and a personal passion for David

The topic of gender equality is a universal issue that many organizations across the globe are aiming to acheive. Listen as Amanda and David discuss Gender Fair Procurement based on the UN's Women's Empowerment Principles. David discusses new ways of thinking about gender equality and its interface with supply chain work. Logitech’s focus in this area positively impacts their supply chain and their relationships with customers, employees, and recruits. The framework is credible, simple, and scalable to achieve the intended outcomes. Amanda and David remind us that any employee in an organization can contribute to making an impact. . No matter your role or job title,this episode will challenge you to consider a contribution you can make towards advancing gender equality or cause in your sphere of influence.

The Coalition for Gender Fair Procurement - https://genderfairprocurement.com
Gender Fair - genderfair.com

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