Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Beifa Group

By CommonShare

Beifa Group Co., Ltd., established in 1994, is a leading stationery supplier located in Zhejiang, China. With a robust framework encompassing research and development, manufacturing, sales, and international trade services, Beifa specializes in a wide array of hard goods that include office stationery, consumables, daily use items, student products, bags, eco-friendly products, business gifts, business equipment, and office furniture. As a pioneer in supply chain service within China's stationery sector, Beifa has developed an extensive portfolio that reflects its commitment to quality and innovation. The company operates six domestic branches in major cities such as Beijing and Shanghai, along with six international branches in countries including the U.S., Russia, UAE, Panama, France, and Spain. Beifa employs over 2,000 staff members, with a dedicated team of 242 in research and development. With total assets exceeding 700 million Yuan and annual sales surpassing 1 billion Yuan, Beifa has maintained its position as the top stationery producer in China for ten consecutive years and ranks among the top eight globally. The company's products are exported to more than 150 countries and regions, with 70% entering the international mainstream and professional markets. Beifa has established strategic trade relationships with some of the world’s leading companies, including Myron, Office Depot, Walmart, Tesco, and has received prestigious awards such as Global Product Innovation from Staples and recognition as the best supplier by Tesco.

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Traceability

An increasingly important factor in global supply chains, traceability assesses the manufacturer's capability to track products and materials from origin to delivery. The Sustainable Manufacturers Benchmark® explores this through the lens of tiered supplier verification, culminating in end-to-end traceability with real-time monitoring and complete transparency.

Digitized Products

The digital landscape has transformed B2B interactions. This facet assesses the extent to which manufacturers have digitized their product offerings. The spectrum ranges from manufacturers without any online product catalog to those boasting advanced B2B e-commerce platforms, providing clients with order customization, real-time tracking, and an integrated view of the supply chain.

Preferred Materials

This aspect gauges the extent to which manufacturers incorporate sustainable, circular, and regenerative materials in their supply chain. It assesses whether companies merely use standard materials or whether they actively prioritize sustainable and preferred materials in their product range, even going so far as to offer digital verification of material certificates.

Facility Verification and Services

This dimension evaluates the openness and commitment of manufacturers regarding their facility's conditions and services. It covers a spectrum, from providing no facility details at all to showcasing comprehensive third-party audits, ensuring transparency in worker welfare and showcasing a clear commitment to maintaining top-tier facility services.

Readiness to Contract

Before entering a partnership, it's pivotal to understand a manufacturer's business legitimacy. The Sustainable Manufacturers Benchmark® checks for the presence and verification of essential documents, ranging from basic business licenses to comprehensive documentation, client testimonials, and even third-party attestations that verify a manufacturer's reliability and readiness to contract.

Beifa Group

China

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How our Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark® Works?

By CommonShare

The Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark is a comprehensive framework designed to evaluate and rate manufacturers based on their commitment to sustainability, digital integration, readiness for contracting, material sourcing, and facility standards. It provides a clear, standardized metric for assessing manufacturers in a B2B environment, helping businesses make informed decisions aligned with their sustainability objectives. The benchmark covers crucial areas like end-to-end traceability, the digital verification of supply tiers, utilization of preferred materials, and verified social audits for facilities. By incorporating both depth and granularity across its criteria, the benchmark not only promotes transparency but also encourages continuous improvement in responsible manufacturing practices.