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Buyers increasingly pressuring suppliers for lower costs, says report

Suppliers are under mounting financial pressure from buyers, according to a new report released this week by Better Buying, an organization dedicated to improving purchasing practices in the apparel supply chain. Better Buying surveyed 319 suppliers from 38 countries, who provided anonymous ratings of 67 retailers and brands they’ve worked with....

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First global index rates the purchasing practices of 65 brands and retailers

London - Better Buying, an initiative that supports the industry-wide transformation of buyer purchasing practices, has launched its first benchmark report designed to support efforts to improve purchasing practices throughout the global supply chain. Known as the Better Buying Practices Index (BBPPI), the report found that the length of a...