Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Crystal Distribution Services

By CommonShare

Crystal Distribution Services, Inc., now known as Crystal Cold, is a leading provider of refrigerated and frozen storage solutions with a strong commitment to unparalleled service and value-added services. With over 40 years of experience in the industry, Crystal Cold has earned a reputation for excellence and reliability, serving a diverse customer base that includes small local businesses to large international firms. Their core products and services include refrigerated warehousing, meat boxing and packaging, and defrost services to accommodate processing needs.

Crystal Cold's recent $21 million state-of-the-art food refrigerated warehouse expansion demonstrates their dedication to meeting the evolving needs of their customers. The company's industry-leading refrigerated warehousing solutions cater to a wide range of clients, from small family-owned businesses to large international food companies. Their new facility expansion, set to add an additional 100,000-sq. ft of food-grade refrigerated space, showcases their commitment to growth and innovation in the market.

Recognized as the 2020 Cedar Valley Business of the Year, Crystal Cold has been honored for its outstanding contributions to the industry. With multiple locations in Iowa, including Waterloo, Mason City, and Marshalltown, the company continues to expand its geographic presence and add value to businesses through strategic partnerships. With a focus on quality services and customer satisfaction, Crystal Cold is poised for continued success and growth in the temperature-controlled supply chain 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.

Crystal Distribution Services

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.