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Enterprise and Supplier Development Programme

Accenture’s Enterprise and Supplier Development Programme applies global best-practice principles to scale and sustain the entrepreneurs and small business suppliers with whom we partner.

Greater than a check box

The steppingstone towards a more inclusive and empowered marketplace.

Introduction to ESD

In response to both global and local calls for more inclusion and diversity in the market, Accenture’s Enterprise and Supplier Development Programme applies global best-practice principles to scale and sustain the entrepreneurs and small business suppliers with whom we partner.

The aim is to increase the participation of black-owned SMEs within both our own supply chain and in the wider economy. We are realising this aim through our innovative Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) programme

We rise by lifting others

Accenture is the vehicle we use to create value for our ESD SMEs and communities by driving commercial opportunities to each SME to achieve sustainable growth.

Vukani Mngxati
CEO – Accenture Africa
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Building high-performing businesses

By adopting a blended approach, specifically packaged for the individual SME, we support our beneficiaries in building high-performing businesses through the following areas.

Training

Executive training to elevate business owners to become, innovative thinkers, agile business decision makers & managers of high performing businesses.

Mentorship

Mentorship with a senior Accenture executive in the same line of delivery to guide the growth of the business.

Business development

Business Development Support and operational tools specific to the individual business based on the outcomes of the business GAP analysis.

Payments

Early Payments of invoices in less than 10 days to help the SME to be cash-flow effective.

Access to market

Access to Market through opportunities within our supply chain and/or that of our clients.

Collaboration

Collaborations with Accenture as a delivery partner at client engagements - based on business demand.

Developing initiatives for growth

SMEs are well positioned to increase job opportunities in South Africa, and we recognize the vital role they play in economic growth.

Zandile Njamela
ESD Lead
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Meet the ESD Beneficiaries

Diverse supplier development program

Accenture's Diverse Supplier Development Program (DSDP) reflects our commitment to developing and expanding relationships with diverse businesses owned by minorities, women, persons with disabilities, LGBT, veterans, disabled veterans, and service-disabled veterans, and others.

The formal 18-month program matches Accenture executive mentors with diverse supplier "protégé" companies to help them grow their businesses. In turn, our company, clients, and communities benefit from their innovative contributions. Not only does DSDP represent a strategic sourcing strategy for Accenture and our clients, but also strengthens communities by creating more businesses, jobs, and economic growth.

We continue to prioritize diverse suppliers, including through our Global Diverse Supplier Development Program (DSDP). We are exceeding our 2020 goal to graduate 170 diverse suppliers . Our new goal is to graduate 250 diverse suppliers by the end of fiscal 2023.

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Accenture can be your guide for creating inclusive supply and value chains.

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By the numbers

63.61%

Spend with SMEs achieved against target of 30% 

57.47%

Procurement spends with Black-women-owned enterprises exceeding the B-BBEE target of 12% 

50%

Conversion of class II ESD SMEs are Accenture suppliers

R 16.4M

Total investment into ESD SMEs for FY22

R 110 M

Procurement Spend to ESD SMEs in FY22

1086

Hours from Accenture leaders towards the development of ESD SMEs

Investing in the next generation

Together let's grow your business: markets, sales, products, tech & IT, talent, and supply chain. Not all from one person but all from one company!

Kenneth Robinson
Senior Innovation Principal
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We all rise when we diversify

The Accenture Enterprise and Supplier Development Program is about mutual benefit. We guide your RFP response, recommend vetted small business partners, and advise with top tips on being a successful mentor in our program. Contact us for more information.

Meet the team

Vukani Mngxati

CEO – Accenture in Africa
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Zandile Njamela

Enterprise Supplier Development Lead
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Kenneth Robinson

Senior Innovation Principal