Healthy diversity in the supply chain, e.g., elements from different countries or diversity in terms of the ethnic and cultural backgrounds of the employees, can bring benefits to an organization; however, there could be cultural barriers or difficulties that arise due to working in different time zones.

Diversity in the supply chain—geographical, cultural, or ethnic—can enhance innovation, resilience, and market reach, benefiting organizations. However, it also introduces challenges such as cultural misunderstandings or logistical issues from differing time zones. The CIPS L3M6 module recognizes these dual aspects, advocating for strategies to manage diversity effectively as part of sustainable procurement and CSR.
Reference: CIPS L3M6 Study Guide, Section on Diversity in Supply Chains. ________________________________________