Mentoring Program
Mentored Suppliers are "The Best of the Best," and provide GM with a competitive advantage. Mentorship is a joint commitment of GM and the mentored supplier leadership. Some key program elements include:
- Establish goals and measure the progress of each operational area.
- Provide resources to focus on the improvement of quality, service, technology, and price – standards by which all suppliers are measured.
- Identify opportunities for additional business in the complete value-added chain.
- Develop advocates/ambassadors for GM.
- Require and review the supplier's 1-3 year business plan.
- Identify and assign companies as mentees to the appropriate purchasing operational areas.
- Promote networking opportunities.
- Encourage networking and alliances between minority suppliers.
- Participation on GM's Supplier Diversity Council on a rotational basis.
For more information on the Mentoring Program, including how to become a mentored supplier, current strategic suppliers in excellent standing should work directly with their Executive Director appointed to their commodity.
2009 Mentored Supplier List
Chassis
Global Body/Exterior
Global Supply Chain
Indirect & Machinery and Equipment
Interior/Safety
Powertrain
Service Parts Operations