At Kyocera, we recognise the importance of supplier diversity and we all have our role to play to create a more inclusive economy. Supplier diversity has significant and measurable long-term business benefits. Supply Nation membership will be a catalyst for progress as we seek to unlock the potential and value of including Indigenous businesses in our supply chain. Diverse supply chains are more sustainable, flexible and innovative and will help us to better service our customers. Kyocera is committed to increasing opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander team members, suppliers, contractors and the broader community through a wide range of activities.
“We are excited by the opportunities ahead, and look forward to working in partnership with Supply Nation to maximise our engagement with indigenous organisations. Our relationship with Supply Nation will actively promote local and indigenous business across Australia. As a proud member of Supply Nation, we can publicly celebrate and support the Indigenous community and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging." Ryosuke Okochi, Managing Director, Kyocera Document Solutions Australia.
Supply Nation Chief Executive Officer, Ms Laura Berry, said “We are delighted to welcome Kyocera Document Solutions Australia into the Supply Nation community and look forward to working with them to develop their supplier diversity footprint. The measure of our collective success will be in the value of transactions between Kyocera Document Solutions Australia and Indigenous businesses".
Supply Nation connects its membership to Indigenous suppliers to build a vibrant and prosperous Indigenous business sector by incorporating Indigenous owned businesses into the supply chain of Australian companies and government agencies.
Supply Nation's mission is to facilitate, encourage and promote business between corporate Australia and Government agencies and Indigenous owned businesses.
More information on Supply Nation at http://www.supplynation.org.au/
