Dell Supplier Diversity Summit Focuses on Partnering for Economic Growth.Company Announces 'Direct Talk' for Diverse Suppliers AUSTIN, Texas -- A program making it easier for diverse-owned businesses to work with Dell (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :DELL) was announced today by CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Kevin Rollins. Mr. Rollins also declared that partnering for economic growth is a company goal in an address to about 200 suppliers, corporate customers and Dell purchasing managers A Purchasing Manager is an employee within a company, business or other organization who is responsible at some level for buying or approving the acquisition of goods and services needed by the company. convening con·vene v. con·vened, con·ven·ing, con·venes v.intr. To come together usually for an official or public purpose; assemble formally. v.tr. 1. here for the annual Dell Supplier Diversity Supplier Diversity is a business program that encourages the use of previously underutilized minority owned vendors as suppliers. It is not directly correlated with supply chain diversification, although utilizing more vendors may enhance supply chain diversification. Summit. "Dell is committed to increasing opportunities for established small, women-owned and minority-owned business enterprises," said Mr. Rollins. "We believe that by doing so we're not only able to support these growing companies, but in addition we're able to bring more value to our customers and contribute meaningfully to the economic growth of the communities we serve." Attendees were introduced to Dell's "Direct Talk," a program enabling qualified diverse-owned companies throughout the country to meet frequently with Dell to discuss purchasing opportunities. "Direct Talk," scheduled to launch later this year, will allow Dell to reach a broader audience and enhance the effectiveness of its diversity procurement The fancy word for "purchasing." The procurement department within an organization manages all the major purchases. process. The Dell Supplier Diversity Summit serves as an educational and networking forum to address how to do business with Dell. During the event, Dell purchasing managers offered information on products and services required by the company and an introduction to Dell's Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the negotiation process. Additionally, several Dell corporate customers discussed their own prospective business opportunities with the suppliers. Dell executive leaders were joined by leading Minority Business Enterprise (MBE MBE (in Britain) Member of the Order of the British Empire MBE n abbr (BRIT) (= Member of the Order of the British Empire) → título ceremonial MBE n abbr (Brit) (= ) development experts who shared best practices and insights on increasing and establishing supplier diversity opportunities. Speakers included: Harriet R. Michael, president of the National Minority Supplier Development Council; Debbie Hurst, president of the Women's Business Council Southwest; and David L. Steward, founder of World Wide Technology. About Dell Supplier Diversity Through its supplier diversity program, Dell provides equal access to potential business opportunities for qualified MBEs throughout the country that supply high-quality materials and services to participate as partners and suppliers within its corporate supply chain. Supplier diversity is integrated into corporate strategic plans for growth. Year-over-year spending with minority and women business entrepreneurs continues to grow at a 20 percent rate. This year, Dell moved up to second place on DiversityBusiness.com's list of the Top 50 Organizations for Multicultural mul·ti·cul·tur·al adj. 1. Of, relating to, or including several cultures. 2. Of or relating to a social or educational theory that encourages interest in many cultures within a society rather than in only a mainstream culture. Business Opportunities and received the "2005 Corporation of the Year" award from the Central & South Texas Minority Business Council (CSTMBC CSTMBC Central South Texas Minority Business Council ). The annual award goes to the member corporation that demonstrates the deepest commitment to minority business development. In August 2005, Hispanic Network magazine listed Dell as a Top Company for Supplier Diversity. About Dell Dell Inc. (NASDAQ:DELL) listens to customers and delivers innovative technology and services they trust and value. Uniquely enabled by its direct business model, Dell sells more systems globally than any other computer company, placing it No. 25 on the Fortune 500. For more information, visit www.dell.com. To get Dell news direct, visit www.dell.com/RSS. Dell is a trademark of Dell Inc. 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