Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Consolidated Grain and Barge

By CommonShare

Consolidated Grain and Barge Co. (CGB) is a leading player in the agricultural industry, connecting America's heartland with global markets. With over 50 years of experience, CGB has built a reputation for embracing innovation and entrepreneurship. The company's diverse portfolio of businesses includes grain and soybean processing, terminals and logistics, trucking, feed ingredients, ag lending, container shipping, and barge fleeting. CGB is committed to profitably and ethically meeting the needs of its stakeholders, offering a promise to deliver excellence in every aspect of its operations.

CGB's core products and services cater to a wide range of customers in the agricultural sector, providing them with essential resources and transportation solutions. The company's market presence is strong, with a strategic network of locations and a focus on sustainability. CGB's key differentiators lie in its commitment to meaningful work, professional growth, and inclusivity, where every voice is valued. The company has achieved notable success through its dedication to delivering high-quality products and services while maintaining a strong ethical foundation.

Founded on principles of integrity and customer-centric values, CGB has evolved into a trusted partner for agricultural businesses across the nation. The company's mission revolves around contributing to the community, fostering growth, and creating a sense of belonging for all stakeholders. With a geographic presence spanning key regions, CGB's leadership approach emphasizes collaboration, transparency, and accountability. As the company looks towards the future, its strategic direction focuses on continued innovation, expansion into new markets, and sustainable practices to drive long-term success in the industry.

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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.

Consolidated Grain and Barge

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.