At Stellantis, supplier diversity a team effort

Stellantis executives stand in October with National Business League President and CEO Dr. Ken Harris (front row, 6th from left) and representatives of the 13 companies that will participate in the pilot of the first National Black Supplier Development Program. The pilot, which will run through the first quarter of 2022, is the initial phase of a larger program to develop black-owned suppliers for future contracting and procurement opportunities.

December 27, 2021 12:00 AM

DETROIT — Dating back to the days of Chrysler Corp., Stellantis North America has spent close to $100 billion with suppliers owned by minorities, women and veterans since 1983 when it started its supplier diversity program.

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