Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Central Valley

By CommonShare

Central Valley Ag, a leading agricultural cooperative, has been a cornerstone of America's farming industry for generations. With a focus on grit, determination, and unwavering faith, Central Valley Ag stands alongside farmers to feed a hungry planet. Their core products include top-tier animal feed solutions such as CVA Power Products, ensuring animals receive precise nutrients aligned with local conditions. This commitment to quality has solidified their position as a go-to solution for farmers and ranchers nationwide.

Central Valley Ag's unique value proposition lies in their dedication to building a supportive family atmosphere for employees and patrons alike. Through initiatives like Growing Agriculture Together, they bridge the gap between producers and consumers, fostering understanding and education. Their commitment to safety is evident in their ALL-IN approach, aiming for zero workplace incidents. With a focus on cooperatives, grain, energy, agronomy, feed, and safety, Central Valley Ag targets a diverse customer base seeking high-quality agricultural solutions.

Founded on a belief in promoting health and safety, Central Valley Ag's mission is to grow a culture that prioritizes the well-being of all stakeholders. Their geographic presence spans across key agricultural regions, solidifying their position as a trusted partner in the industry. With a focus on professional growth and contribution to feeding the world, Central Valley Ag's leadership approach fosters a fulfilling career path for employees. As they continue to innovate and expand, Central Valley Ag's future outlook remains bright, driven by a commitment to excellence and sustainability in agriculture.

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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.

Central Valley

United States

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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.