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October 29, 2020
Press Announcement: 2020 Better Buying Index Report Released
The Better Buying Institute today released the 2020 Better BuyingTM Index Report, underscoring the importance of better purchasing practices by brands and retailers in meeting… Read More
August 14, 2017
Chapter 5: Pricing Orders Responsibly
Fewer than half of Better Buying ratings show buyers are covering the costs of compliant production Cost and cost negotiation zeroes in on… Read More
August 7, 2017
Chapter 4: CSR Harmonization
Many buyers rated in the Better Buying pilot are allowing suppliers to submit recently completed audits in lieu of undergoing new audits The… Read More
July 16, 2017
Chapter 3: Managing the Purchasing Process
Most buyers rated in the Better Buying pilot are providing enough time for production and are accountable for ensuring adequate time when they… Read More
July 16, 2017
Chapter 2: Paying the Bills on Time
Buyers are receiving high scores for paying bills on time and in full, but suppliers are incurring big opportunity costs due to payment… Read More
July 16, 2017
Chapter 1: Participation and Scores
Early Buyer Ratings Show a Mix of Good and Not So Good Practices A pilot test of the Better Buying rating system was… Read More
July 10, 2017
Laying the Foundation for a New Approach to Raising Standards in the Garment Industry
We developed the Better Buying program over last two years with the recognition that buying companies, especially brands and retailers, needed greater knowledge about specific… Read More