Purchasing Practices
What are Purchasing Practices?
“Purchasing Practices” is an umbrella term that refers to how buyers engage with their suppliers. For instance: when do brands pay suppliers for the goods they’ve produced? How are prices negotiated? Are technical specifications agreed before production is due to start? READ MORE
All you need to know about Purchasing Practices
Purchasing Practices at a Glance
When do brands pay suppliers for the goods they’ve produced? How are prices negotiated? Are technical specifications agreed before production is due to start? Here's a short overview of the issues.
A Who’s Who of Purchasing Practices
A quick guide to the key actors and initiatives helping the industry to understand and take action on better purchasing practices.
Manufacturers, get involved & have your say…
We get it, engaging in conversations about purchasing practices can be risky for suppliers, leading to lost orders and retribution. Here are some low-risk ways for you to have your say.
What is the Common Framework for Responsible Purchasing Practices?
The Common Framework for Responsible Purchasing Practices (CFRPP) provides a common language and alignment on what constitutes responsible purchasing practices. It is the result of a 2-year process of the MSI Working Group on Purchasing Practices.
Interview: Why is it the right time to talk about better Purchasing Practices?
As Better Work launches a new supply chain eLearning course aimed at helping industry stakeholders understand the impacts of supply chain decisions, we spoke to two leading voices in the programme about why action on purchasing practices is critical to the future of the garment industry.
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