ADIPEC SMART MANUFACTURING EXHIBITION 2023

Event Dates
2023-10-02 - 2023-10-05
Exhibitors
2200
Floor Size
0
Attendees
160000
Event contact title
Contact
Event contact first name
General
Event contact last name
Enquiry
Email
enquiry@adipec.com
Event contact telephone number
+971 2 444 4909
Description

ADIPEC offers a unique opportunity for local and international companies to join the UAE in its journey towards manufacturing growth and the goal of strengthening the resilience of supply chains, enhancing economic self-sufficiency and delivering lasting national value. ADIPEC 2023 will have a special focus on manufacturing and industrialisation, providing a platform that bridges the gap between the energy, manufacturing and high-tech sectors, and setting the agenda for the next growth phase in both industries.

Countries are increasingly seeing the benefit of diversifying their energy mix in tandem with expanding – or even launching – local manufacturing. The UAE has invested heavily in both its manufacturing capabilities and energy mix to strengthen supply chains and help enhance economic diversity and energy security. By growing its manufacturing capacity sustainably, the UAE is localising and reinforcing supply chains while creating job opportunities associated with the energy transition.

Partner Voices
MGM Resorts is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse culture, not just among employees and guests but also within its supply chain. The company prioritizes procuring goods and services from businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals and those facing economic disadvantages. This commitment is integral to MGM Resorts' global procurement strategy.    Through its voluntary supplier diversity program, MGM Resorts actively identifies and connects certified diverse-owned suppliers to opportunities within its supply chain. The company is on track to spend at least 15% of its biddable procurement with diverse-owned businesses by 2025, demonstrating that supplier diversity is not only a social responsibility but also a strategic business imperative.    Supplier diversity isn’t just the right thing to do – it’s good for business. A diverse supply chain allows access to a broader range of perspectives and experience, helping to drive innovation, entrepreneurship and resilience, while strengthening communities. At MGM Resorts, engaging diverse suppliers ensures best-in-class experiences for guests and clients. Supplier diversity ensures a more resilient supply chain while supporting economic development in the communities in which it operates.   The impact of MGM Resorts' supplier diversity initiatives is significant. In 2023, these efforts supported over 3,500 jobs across more than 30 states, contributed over $214 million in income for diverse-owned businesses and generated more than $62 million in tax revenue. The story extends beyond the numbers – it reflects the tangible benefits brought to small and diverse-owned businesses, fostering economic empowerment in their communities.    MGM Resorts also supports the development and business skills of diverse-owned businesses through investment, mentorship and education. Through the MGM Resorts Supplier Diversity Mentorship Program, the company identifies, mentors and develops diverse-owned businesses to fill its future pipeline, while providing businesses with tools and resources to empower and uplift. Since 2017, the program has successfully graduated 105 diverse-owned businesses and is on track to achieve its goal of 150 graduates by 2025.     MGM Resorts’ commitment to supplier diversity not only enhances its business operations but also plays a crucial role in uplifting communities and fostering economic development. This approach reinforces the idea that diversity is a powerful driver of innovation and resilience, benefiting both the company and the wider community.