Better Buying Institute
Better Buying Institute Publishes First Industry Score for Commercial Compliance
The first annual Better Buying Commercial Compliance TrackerTM has been developed as part of Better Buying’s participation in The Sustainable Terms of Trade Initiative, and measures adherence to minimum levels of performance outlined in key recommendations set forth by manufacturers as central elements to the terms of trade they wish to do business under – purchasing practices that do not cause them ‘obvious and avoidable harm.’
Putting the Brakes on Purchasing Practices Survey Fatigue
Buyer surveys on purchasing practices do not produce credible data, and waste money and resources that brands and retailers could be spending elsewhere in the business. So let’s put the brakes on, before this train gets out of control. Read the latest article from our President and Co-Founder, Dr. Marsha Dickson.
The Better Buying Institute (BBI) is inviting non-apparel companies to subscribe to its Better Buying Partnership IndexTM (BBPI) to take the lead in relation to mandatory human rights due diligence reporting requirements.
Dr. Marsha Dickson, President and Co-Founder, on the important work of Better Buying Institute, which collects anonymous data and insights from suppliers about the purchasing practices of the global brands and retailers who buy their products. Win-Win Sustainable Partnerships between brands and suppliers are a win-win, and support the achievement of shared business, social and environmental goals. Brands and retailers who subscribe to Better BuyingTM continued to improve their purchasing practices even during the Covid-19 pandemic, and are building the resilient supply chains they will need to withstand future shocks and pandemics. Find out how suppliers, and brands, are using Better BuyingTM data to drive improvements, and to demonstrate progress and impact to investors and key stakeholders. Hear about our leading resources and tools, and our future plans for elevating supplier voices and supporting and inspiring companies to improve - via education, training, and innovative approaches.
What do suppliers say about the Better BuyingTM ratings platform?
"The platform is great. It's very straightforward, very easy to use. It's very anonymous and also gives you an avenue with which to give your detailed responses or ideas and concerns to the customer without risking any loss of business." Suppliers who are already participating in Better BuyingTM ratings cycles talk about their experiences of using the platform.