Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Charb

By CommonShare

Charb Inc. is a leading player in the Maple Industry, specializing in maple equipment and supplies. With a focus on providing high-quality products to maple producers, Charb Inc. offers a wide range of essential items such as tubing tools, water cooled/oil vacuum pumps, and electric/mechanical extractors. One of their standout products is the Ducharme Pro-Tapper, a versatile tool that fits any cordless drill with a 1/2" chuck, offering convenience and efficiency to their customers.

Established in 2010, Charb Inc. has quickly made a name for itself in Central Vermont, under the leadership of Owner and Salesman, Reg Charbonneau. From tapping 100 trees at the age of 15 to now managing 11,000 trees in Pittsford, Vermont, Charbonneau's dedication to the maple industry is evident in the company's commitment to providing top-notch equipment and services. Their partnership with renowned brands like Lapierre, H2O/Leader, and Sugarhill further solidifies their position as a trusted supplier in the market.

What sets Charb Inc. apart is their emphasis on innovation and product quality. By introducing new products like the Arc Barbed Spout, developed in collaboration with the UVM Proctor Maple Research Center, Charb Inc. demonstrates a commitment to staying at the forefront of industry advancements. Their dedication to customer satisfaction and focus on enhancing maple production efficiency have resulted in notable achievements, including a 10.3% increase in sap production and higher sugar sap content for their clients.

Looking ahead, Charb Inc. aims to expand its market reach and continue to provide cutting-edge solutions to maple producers. With a strong foundation built on integrity, reliability, and a passion for the maple industry, Charb Inc. is poised for further growth and success in the years to come.

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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.

Charb

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.