Evalueserve was among the multinational companies that accepted InvestChile’s invitation to learn about the Activa Empresarias platform and ultimately expand its sourcing options, bringing new business partners on board.
A joint initiative of the United Nations, the Chilean Development Corporation (CORFO) and ProChile, Activa Empresarias was launched during the pandemic as a collaborative platform that helps women-led companies expand their national and international business networks, increase visibility and access opportunities, thereby promoting the talent and professionalism of Chilean women.
This year, InvestChile hosted a webinar introducing the Activa Empresarias initiative to the foreign companies it advises, connecting them with suppliers on the platform and opening doors to potential business opportunities.
One webinar participant was Evalueserve, a company that combines technology, intelligence and analytics to provide specialized services and solutions. These offerings help optimize processes, accelerate decision-making and deliver greater business impact. The verdict? “The experience has been very positive and aligned with a goal we were already pursuing as a company: moving toward a more diverse and inclusive supply chain,” said Associate Manager Marcela Delgado.
From the outset, Marcela was clear: they want to work with companies led by women and other underrepresented groups. However, multinational organizations like Evalueserve require suppliers to meet rigorous standards for compliance, documentation, and management. Activa Empresarias played a key role by connecting Evalueserve with a network of female-owned suppliers ready to meet those requirements, broadening the company’s sourcing options and helping forge new business partnerships.
“Thanks to Activa Empresarias, we have connected with female-owned suppliers that offer quality products and services and understand and meet Evaluserve’s compliance, documentation and management requirements. This has strengthened our ability to diversify our supply chain sustainably, in line with our corporate standards. Participating in the program also gave us the opportunity to learn from other organizations’ approaches and experiences, broadening our perspective on promoting more inclusive value chains and creating opportunities for women-led businesses,” says Marcela.
Through its experience with the Activa Empresarias platform, Evalueserve verified firsthand that the women-led companies featured on the platform are equipped to work with larger-scale businesses and meet the standards multinationals typically require. This was an opportunity to demonstrate their expertise, service quality and after-sales support.
“The platform reduces barriers to diversifying a foreign company’s supplier base by providing access to vetted potential business partners who are equipped to navigate formal procurement processes. Furthermore, we have received excellent service and responsiveness from the companies in the network, which has helped build trust and foster business relationships that will be sustainable over time,” she says.
Similarly, many foreign companies are committed to inclusion and diversity, which is why they value participating in initiatives such as Activa Empresarias. “We believe that promoting diversity in value chains not only creates business opportunities but also strengthens innovation, resilience and the sustainability of business ecosystems,” she concluded.