Natural Pods’ Better Together partnership collection aims to create learning environments that are warm + welcoming while supporting students.

Natural Pods’ Better Together partnership collection aims to create learning environments that are warm + welcoming while supporting students.

Natural Pods’ Better Together partnership collection aims to create learning environments that are warm + welcoming while supporting students.

Apparel/Garments Better Buying Index shows progress in supplier relationships 19 Feb '24 4 min read Pic: Better Buying Insights The Better Buying Institute's 2024 report reveals significant improvements in buyer-supplier partnerships, especially in the garment and footwear sector. Softgoods achieved a record partnership score, while Consumer Goods lagged. Recommendations include embracing transparency, focusing on fair purchasing practices, and improving communication. Buyer-supplier partnerships in the garment and footwear sector have improved significantly since last year, according to research published today by Better Buying Institute.The 2024 Better Buying Partnership Index Report enables suppliers in global supply chains to anonymously rate the quality of the commercial partnerships with their brand and retailer, and other buyer customers. Suppliers submitted 1,413 ratings in Q4 2023, 72.5 per cent of which were for Softgoods (apparel, footwear and household textiles) buyers, with the remaining 27.4 per cent for Consumer Goods buyers (a category which includes companies primarily doing business in consumer goods such as perfumes, cosmetics, home care products, toys, home appliances and sports equipment).The Better Buying Institute's 2024 report reveals significant improvements in buyer-supplier partnerships, especially in the garment and footwear sector. Softgoods achieved a record partnership score, while Consumer Goods lagged. Recommendations include embracing transparency, focusing on fair purchasing practices, and improving communication.In 2023, Softgoods achieved the highest partnership score to date of 48, an increase of 8 points on the previous ratings cycle in 2022 and surpassing the score of 39 for the initial ratings cycle, held in 2021. Partnership quality improved in all 12 areas measured, with the largest increases being seen in the efforts being made by buyers to improve environmental performance in supply chains (up 12.6 per cent), followed by the efficiency of operational processes (11 per cent) and efforts to improve working conditions (10 per cent). The score for Consumer Goods (44) was slightly lower than it was for Softgoods, demonstrating the broader sector’s need to focus on developing fairer purchasing practices, the report said.Sixteen buyer companies subscribed with Better Buying for this latest ratings cycle, of which four were repeat subscribers, having participated in all three ratings cycles to date. Three of the four have consistently improved their scores every year. The improvements being made by Better Buying repeat subscribers for this ratings cycle mirror those seen in the 2023 Better Buying Purchasing Practices Index Report, published last month, which also saw year-over-year subscribers continuing to make improvements, even as the overall progress in the industry remained static.Recommendations for Buyers: Low scores in the Consumer Products category demonstrate the broader sector’s need to focus its attention on developing fairer purchasing practices. Better Buying invites more Consumer Products companies to join its next data collection. The continuous improvement of Better Buying repeat subscribers provides strong support for the fundamental role of supplier data in improving buyer purchasing practices. Buyers need to embrace greater transparency, for example by sharing their Better Buying Scorecards and Company Reports with stakeholders, as evidence that improvements are being made. Buyers looking to improve their supplier partnerships should focus on improving business stability, a key practice for supplier sustainability and one of the Five Principles of Responsible Purchasing. Companies should continue to focus on improving their communication practices with suppliers, a theme that was also highlighted in the BBPI 2023 Report. Dialogue should be focused on achieving consistent ordering patterns, enhancing operational efficiency, and improving the stability and predictability of business. Suppliers rating customers in the Consumer Products sector noted particular challenges and opportunities in relation to operational efficiency and business stability. Buyers should conduct a thorough review of processes to identify and eliminate inefficiencies that impact suppliers, such as bottlenecks in approval workflows or redundant tasks. Dr. Marsha Dickson, president and co-founder of Better Buying Institute, commented: “The continuing improvements being made by Better Buying repeat subscribers provide strong support for the value of supplier data in improving buyer purchasing practices. We encourage companies to embrace greater transparency, for example by sharing their Better Buying Scores and Company Reports with external stakeholders such as ratings bodies and investors, as evidence of the improvements they are making. We would also like to invite more Consumer Goods companies to subscribe with us for the next ratings cycle, as lower partnership scores in this category indicate that there is a lot of progress to be made.“The improvement in partnership quality score is encouraging, because strong buyer-supplier relationships are the foundation for driving purchasing practices improvements across the board and achieving shared goals of profitability and sustainability. Buyers should focus on the Five Principles of Responsible Purchasing – stability, visibility, time, fair financials, and shared responsibility, and on developing effective, two-way dialogue with suppliers focused on key practices such as achieving consistent ordering patterns, enhancing operational efficiency, and improving the predictability of business.”The report is published to coincide with the opening in Paris, this week, of the annual OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector. Better Buying is holding a virtual side session at the OECD, bringing major global brands and retailers, suppliers and manufacturers, funding bodies and NGOs together to look at how to empower suppliers, and support buyers, to use data to accelerate purchasing practices improvements. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (KD) More Better Buying News... More Apparel/Garments News - Global...

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Buzzin' in Book Clubs! This product is a collection of resources to use in Grades 3-5 to manage and facilitate Book Clubs or Reading Partnerships. This unit is geared toward Book Clubs, but you will find that MOST (not all) of the resources have been modified to support Partnership Reading. Depending on your students, you might find that Reading Partnerships (2 students reading the same book independently and then coming together to discuss the book) work better in your classroom. There are two files for this product. The Table of Contents are listed below. One contains the documents in a portrait format in case you want to set up your Book Clubs using a 3 Prong Folder. The second file contains the documents in a landscape format with the teaching points, planning calendar, and anchor charts for the Reading Notebook in a half-sheet format.  I have used both formats in my classroom- the folder and the notebook. They both work! It comes down to personal preference. I typically tend to use a separate folder for my students because I use Book Clubs as an extension for my higher level students during Reading Intervention throughout the year when other students might not be involved in a Book Club or Reading Partnership. What this Product Includes *Book Club Basics- Introduction of Book Clubs and getting started.*Teacher Tips for Book Club Management-(2 pages)*Book Club Agreement Contract*Reading Partnership Agreement Contract*Our Book Club-{Basic Ground Rules} (2 Pages)*Book Club Group Conversation Rubric {Teacher Page}*Book Club Self-Assessment Conversation Rubric {Student Page}*Reading Partnership Conversation Rubric {Teacher Page}*Reading Partnership Self-Assessment Conversation Rubric {Student Page}*Setting Goals and Managing Our Time-(2 pages)*Our Book Club Plan*Our Reading Partnership Plan*Book Club Planning Sheet (Teacher Planning Page)*Partnership Planning Sheet (Teacher Planning Page)*Teacher Notes and Conferring Sheet*Book Club Expectations*Book Club Journaling- Sentence Starters to help students respond to their book.*Readers get BIG IDEAS by thinking about characters {Chart}*Fiction Reading Routine {Chart to help students remember all the elements of a story and lessons they’ve learned about how stories go.}*A Guide to Partnership Reading- This sheet helps students know exactly what to do when they begin the book, in the middle of the book, and when the book is finished.*A Guide to Book Club Reading- same as above for Book Clubs*A Guide to Partnership Talk*A Guide to Book Club Talk- same as above for Book Clubs*Book Club Teaching Points*Buzzin’ in Book Clubs Planning Calendar*Our Planning Calendar {for students}*Parallel Plot Lines*Talking Cards Book Club & Partnership Reading Guides This is extremely useful to help students stay independent and guide conferring an d Partnership Talk. This particular element can also be found here >>> Reading Guide for any Novel {Independent, Partnership, & Book Club} ***The Independent Reading guide is not included in this Book Club Unit*** These 6 pages can be copied front and back, then stapled together to give students a purposeful task when working in Book Clubs or Reading Partnerships. The document guides students through their novel and asks questions about the characters, setting, plot, etc. The guide could be used with any book and could be shortened to only using the first 3 pages.  I will continue to update this product as I am always looking for ways to refine and improve my teaching practice. By following me, you will get email updates when new products are posted.🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5. If you have any questions or concerns about this product, I would love to hear from you! I LOVE feedback and would appreciate your input on ways to improve this product! You can email me at [email protected]  Happy Reading and Happy Teaching!! - Jessica

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Fashion German brand Puma collaborates with Porsche 12 Jul '23 2 min read Pic: Puma Insights Puma has unveiled its latest collaboration collection, Puma x Porsche Legacy Turbo S, building on the successful partnership with Porsche. The collection draws inspiration from Porsche's timeless DNA and features clean and classic designs that reflect its motorsport legacy. The range introduces vibrant colours, including the energetic Lemon Chrome. Global sports company Puma is aiming to build on the success of the partnership with sportscar manufacturer Porsche, with the release of their latest legacy collaboration collection: Puma x Porsche Legacy Turbo S.Drawing inspiration from the timeless Porsche DNA, the collection embodies a clean and classic vibe. It represents the essence of Porsche's rich heritage and motorsport legacy, as well as capturing the essence of its powerful engines, sporty features, and distinctive design.Puma has unveiled its latest collaboration collection, Puma x Porsche Legacy Turbo S, building on the successful partnership with Porsche. The collection draws inspiration from Porsche's timeless DNA and features clean and classic designs that reflect its motorsport legacy. The range introduces vibrant colours, including the energetic Lemon Chrome.To infuse further fresh energy into the autumn season, the range introduces vibrant colour combinations; along with the energetic Porsche Legacy colour: Lemon Chrome. Prepare to turn heads as one steps out in Puma Black, Bold Blue, and Sand Dune. The range features elevated graphics, premium materials, and fresh designs that pay homage to the iconic Turbo S line of Porsche 911 models, Puma said in a press release.One of the standout features of the collection is the incorporation of the well-known and established Turbo wording. It will be showcased alongside the iconic 911 car silhouette, creating a logo story that runs throughout the collection, accentuating its unique character. The Puma x Porsche Legacy Turbo S collection offers a range of trend-relevant silhouettes, whether it's the elevated polo with its relaxed cropped fit, the statement unisex jacket or for those seeking an effortlessly cool look, the statement pants and dungarees provide a regular fit, contrast piping and a mix of fabrics that exude style and functionality. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RR) More Puma AG News... More Fashion News - Germany...

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