Jul 7The Active Attempts to Eliminate DEI: How the Affirmative Action Ruling Affects Underrepresented Individuals and Their Businesses…BY: Tiffanie Stanard, CEO/Founder — Stimulus Inc. Do you remember the first time you applied for a job? Maybe you didn’t get hired because you lacked experience or educational background, or because of plain discrimination. But remember you can’t obtain experience if you don’t get hired. That’s where Affirmative Action…Affirmative Action4 min readAffirmative Action4 min read
Jun 27Fostering Trust and Accountability: A Vendor’s Perspective on the Startup EcosystemThe recent Forbes article titled “Lawsuits Allege This Startup Ripped Off Millions from Vendors, Andreessen Horowitz Backed the Former CEO’s New Company Anyway” sheds light on the complexities and challenges faced by vendors within the startup ecosystem. …Startup Ecosystem3 min readStartup Ecosystem3 min read
Jun 21Stimulus Inc. Founder and CEO, Tiffanie Stanard, Shares Insights on Strengthening Supplier Relationships and Reducing Risk at Prestigious Industry EventChicago, IL — Stimulus Inc., an innovative relationship intelligence solution for modern supply chains, is proud to announce the successful participation of its Founder and CEO, Tiffanie Stanard, in the high-profile panel discussion on “Strengthening Relationships: Building Trust & Reducing Risk with Suppliers.” …Supply Chain3 min readSupply Chain3 min read
May 2310 Things to Consider When Choosing a SupplierAs a business owner or leader, relationships are everything. Creating strong and amicable relationships is an art form, and the companies that do it best are the ones that continue to succeed for years to come. However, when it comes to supplier relationships, it can be difficult to create those…Suppliers8 min readSuppliers8 min read
May 19Stimulus Inc. and NOWCorp Partner to Ensure Supplier Success: A Deep Dive into the Future of the Supply ChainOn Friday, April 21, 2023, Tiffanie Stanard, Founder and CEO of Stimulus Inc., joined Lara Hodgson, Co-Founder, President, and CEO of NOWCorp, in a groundbreaking event that shed light on the future of the supply chain industry. With an emphasis on data, partnerships, and empowering small suppliers, this LinkedIn Live…Suppliers4 min readSuppliers4 min read
May 15Measuring Your Procurement ROIWhen it comes to a supply chain, the procurement process for suppliers can either lead to major returns or losses depending not only on the procurement strategies you use and how long they take but also on the suppliers that are procured and their overall effectiveness. Think of this in…Procurement4 min readProcurement4 min read
Apr 17Green Supply Chain: Balancing Sustainability and EfficiencyIn recent years, there has been a growing trend towards sustainability in the business world. This is especially true in the area of supply chain management, where companies are seeking to balance the need for efficiency with the desire to reduce their environmental impact. …Green Supply Chain5 min readGreen Supply Chain5 min read
Apr 12Converting From a Supplier to a Buyer in 5 Simple StepsThe Valuable Difference Between Suppliers and Buyers There are many differences between buyers and suppliers, and it’s important for companies to understand the benefits of becoming a buyer in order to maximize their profits and achieve greater success. After all, becoming a buyer can provide significant benefits for companies, including…Buyers4 min readBuyers4 min read
Apr 5More Women are Working in Supply Chain Management Than Ever Before — Our Efforts at Stimulus to Uplift WomenThey say ‘the future is female,’ and for the supply chain management industry, they’re not wrong. In fact, in 2022, women accounted for 19% of C-level positions in the average supply chain organization, up from 15% in 2021, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc. This number continues to steadily…Women In Business4 min readWomen In Business4 min read
Mar 29How to Overcome the Obstacles Presented by Layoffs2023 is already shaping up to be the year of layoffs in a multitude of industries, especially the tech industry. In tech, we’ve seen mass layoffs from Amazon, Coinbase, Google, IBM, Microsoft, PayPal, Salesforce, Spotify, and Wayfair to name a few. Meanwhile, Okta, FedEx, 3M and countless others in every…Layoffs5 min readLayoffs5 min read
