BBPPI 2023 Executive Summary

BBPPI 2023 Report

BBPPI Report 2023 – BBI repeat subscribers continue to improve, but progress remains slow and uneven

Suppliers in global supply chains are reporting improvements in the percent of orders priced to cover everything the buyer is asking for, coupled with better on time payment records, but uneven progress by brands and retailers means many suppliers still struggle, according to the Better Buying Institute, which today publishes its Better Buying Purchasing Practices IndexTM

The Apparel Industry is a Real Mess, writes Dr. Marsha Dickson

At least some suppliers have given up on the big legacy brands that they used to all think they wanted to work with, and many predict that these brands are destined to fail because of their inefficient, complicated, and costly operations. One observed that SME brands are his company’s preferred customers because they work more collaboratively and as true partners. When will this craziness stop?

The Better Buying Commercial Compliance Tracker

Measuring the extent to which buyer purchasing practices adhere to the minimum level of performance set forth by suppliers and do not cause obvious and avoidable harm to suppliers.