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The MSDUK’s Certification Policy and
Procedures Manual
provide guidance for the certification of ethnic minority-owned
businesses. Standardized procedures assure consistent and
identical review and certification of EMBs.
MSDUK's rigorous certification process enables ethnic
minority businesses in our Network which are at least 51%
ethnic minority-owned,
operated and controlled to be officially certified. A
combination of screenings, interviews and site visits
establishes eligibility. This feature distinguishes
MSDUK from other organizations or entities that publish
directories which allow "self-certification" as their
standard.
Certified EMBs are listed in the MSDUK national database
called the Minority Business Resource (MBR) to which all
national
corporate members have direct access. On-line database
computer access allows an EMB the opportunity to efficiently
market
its products or services nationwide and internationally.
Stringent certification standards also identify bona fide
EMBs, helping buying organizations' to monitor and report
expenditures as well as supplier utilisation rates. These
are measures of performance and progress in evaluating a
minority
supplier development program. |
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