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GlaxoSmithKline GlaxoSmithKline plc (LSE: GSK NYSE: GSK) is a British based pharmaceutical, biological, and healthcare company. GSK is a research-based company with a wide portfolio of pharmaceutical products covering anti-infectives, central nervous system (CNS), respiratory,  (GSK GSK GlaxoSmithKline plc (pharmaceutical company)
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) is a world leading research-based pharmaceutical company with a powerful combination of skills and resources that provides a platform for delivering strong growth in today's rapidly changing healthcare environment.

GSK's mission is to improve the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer. We value diversity and draw on the differing knowledge, perspectives, experiences and styles resident in our global community. Our commitment goes beyond the diversification Diversification

A risk management technique that mixes a wide variety of investments within a portfolio. It is designed to minimize the impact of any one security on overall portfolio performance.

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Diversification is possibly the greatest way to reduce the risk.
 of employment. We also want to make certain that our supplier base reflects our customer base and that we support the purchase of goods and services In economics, economic output is divided into physical goods and intangible services. Consumption of goods and services is assumed to produce utility (unless the "good" is a "bad"). It is often used when referring to a Goods and Services Tax.  from a diverse population.

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.  at GSK is not just a company goal it is a corporate commitment. Our pledge is supported by senior management and reinforced by a dedicated Supplier Diversity staff who targets opportunities within the supply chain that enable small diverse businesses to sustain themselves over the long term.

GSK's procurement The fancy word for "purchasing." The procurement department within an organization manages all the major purchases.  process has been designed to ensure the inclusion of small diverse suppliers. We are committed to providing development activities that help these small diverse suppliers position themselves more favorably fa·vor·a·ble  
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 in acquiring business with GSK and other large corporations. We have initiated new processes and programs, from eProcurement to Supplier Forums, to ensure we are actively recruiting small diverse businesses and committing to successful supplier development.

"It is very exciting to see the growth of diverse suppliers and to know that we are contributing to the economic success of small businesses everywhere," says Denise Gatling, Manager, Supplier Diversity Administration. "Without a doubt, the increase in senior management support for supplier diversity has made the biggest impact in our success."

Through our commitment, innovation and senior level support, supplier diversity at GSK will continue to open the doors of opportunity for small diverse suppliers.
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