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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 brand retailers in meeting post-COVID… Read More
May 11, 2021
Dr Marsha Dickson guests on Manufactured Podcast series
Listen to Dr Marsha Dickson’s guest appearance in a series of episodes of the Manufactured Podcast. Episode 1 One “silver lining”… Read More
January 27, 2021
Deep Dive Report on “Better” Design, Development
Our latest report offers a deep dive into the critically important purchasing practices related to design, development, and calendar management. Link to the Executive Summary… Read More
November 13, 2017
How to Complete a Better Buying Rating
Attached is a video tutorial instructing on how to rate buyers using our interface. Read More
September 2, 2017
Better Buying Rating Questions: Q4 2017
Planning and Forecasting 1. Did you receive a forecast or through other means gain insight into plans for the season? 2. How many days… Read More
September 1, 2017
Putting Better Buying into Action
The full series of the Better Buying pilot test results has been published. We hope that the past two months of chapters have inspired you… Read More
August 24, 2017
Chapter 8: Sourcing and Order Placement
Some buyers rated so far by Better Buying are demonstrating that order fluctuation can be reduced Sourcing and highest was 4… Read More
August 21, 2017
Chapter 7: Planning and Forecasting
Most buyers provide forecasts of upcoming product needs to suppliers: one-third of these reports accurately predict product order sizes. Planning and forecasting, buyers’… Read More
August 17, 2017
Chapter 6: Design and Development
Eighty percent or more of tech packs are delivered accurately and on time by buyers rated so far by Better Buying The design… Read More