Suppliers from 39 countries, have responded to Better Buying’s survey about the supply and challenges they are experiencing due to the coronavirus crisis, and how their buyers’ purchasing practices are further impacting business and workers. While best practices can be difficult to discern, some suppliers reported ways their buyers are helping them wade through this difficult time.
The guidelines provide a roadmap for brand retailers to follow for short-term crisis management that aims to support supplier cash flow and additional steps that provide a foundation for crisis recovery in ways that support mutually beneficial sustainable partnerships
