The Better Buying Institute today released the 2020 Better Buying^TM Index Report, underscoring the importance of better purchasing practices by brands and retailers in meeting post-COVID demand and protecting supply chain workers during pandemic recovery. Twenty- two brands and retailers invited more than 2,000 global suppliers to participate in the annual survey, which examines the impact of company purchasing practices – such as planning and forecasting, cost and cost negotiation, and payment and terms – on profitability, business relationships and working conditions.

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Link to the 2020 Better Buying^TM Index Report

Link to the Executive Summary (Chinese)