Our approach has achieved remarkable success due to its strategic alignment and measurable impact. Here are key factors contributing to its effectiveness.

Strategic Integration:

• SMARTi™ is seamlessly integrated into the company’s overall strategy.

• DEI efforts are not treated as isolated initiatives but are woven into supply chain optimization, enhancing overall business performance.

Quantifiable Metrics:

• SMARTi™ emphasizes specific, measurable goals.

• By tracking metrics such as diversity representation, retention rates, and supplier diversity, Ford Enterprises ensures accountability and progress.

Inclusive Implementation:

• The approach prioritizes inclusivity at every level.

• Assurance of ‘compliance’ and ‘cash consciousness optimization’ to value automated on each transaction,

• via incentivized invoicing automation: Tax Code (26 U.S. Code § 38)-General Business Incentive Tax Code (26 U.S. Code §41)- Research and Experimentation (R&E) Incentive.

Fiduciary Responsibility:

• Ford Enterprises treats DEI as a fiduciary duty.

• Linking DEI outcomes to financial results ensures sustained commitment and accountability.

In summary, SMARTi™ combines strategic vision, quantifiable metrics, and inclusive practices, making it a powerful driver of success.