Herman Miller, Inc. was recently named the 2017 “Corporation of the Year” in the consumer products sector by the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC). The award is presented to the corporation that best engages, develops, and promotes supplier diversity, and was announced at the MMSDC’s annual awards celebration at the Detroit Marriott on December 8. Herman Miller was selected for the honor from among several finalists, marking the 11th time in 13 years the company has received the award.
“We are honored to be recognized for our commitment to supporting minority-owned businesses in our community,” said Abe Carrillo, Herman Miller Director of Inclusiveness and Diversity. “Our focus on creating an inclusive supply chain is critical for us to continue to thrive in today’s global marketplace. To find innovative solutions in a complex world, we need a diversity of perspectives. We’re proud to support the more than 250 minority-owned businesses in our supply chain.”
Herman Miller is committed to developing beneficial business relationship through its supplier diversity procurement program. The company’s total corporate diversity spend for its 2017 fiscal year makes up 18% of its total purchasing. Herman Miller also continues its commitment to sharing best practices and educating its communities about the value of supplier diversity and its impact both on the organization and society.
About Herman Miller
Herman Miller is a globally recognized provider of furnishings and related technologies and services. Headquartered in West Michigan, the 112-year-old company has relied on innovative design to solve problems wherever people work, live, learn, and heal. With recognizable designs as part of museum collections worldwide, Herman Miller is a past recipient of the Smithsonian Institution’s Cooper Hewitt National Design Award and has been ranked number one on Contract Magazine’s list of “Brands that Inspire” for four straight years. Known and respected for its leadership in corporate social responsibility, Herman Miller has earned numerous global sustainability and inclusivity awards including the Human Rights Foundation’s top rating in its Corporate Equality Index for 11 years in a row. In fiscal 2017, the company generated $2.28 billion in revenue and employed nearly 8,000 people worldwide. Herman Miller trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol MLHR. www.hermanmiller.com/about-us
About MMSDC
MMSDC is a non-profit, 501c 3 organization. Founded in 1977, the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC) has more than 1,200 certified minority businesses and over 300 corporate members working to further its mission to certify minority businesses; provide access to procurement opportunities; and develop capacity for minority business development. The MMSDC was recognized by the National Minority Supplier Development Council as “Council of the Year” for its work with major corporations to promote minority business development and growth. For more information visit the MMSDC’s website at http://www.minoritysupplier.org.