Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Farm Runners

By CommonShare

Farm Runners is a local food distributor dedicated to supporting beginning and established family farms through community relationships centered around regional food. Their mission is to provide easy access to high-quality, local food that is healthy and aligns with both their values and those of their customers. Whether you're a wholesale buyer looking to stock your restaurant or retail store, an individual customer seeking fresh produce for your family, or a farmer interested in selling your products, Farm Runners offers a transparent and reliable solution.

With a focus on supporting local farmers and producers, Farm Runners prides itself on its commitment to providing a convenient and sustainable supply chain for their customers. Their presence in Colorado's restaurants and markets showcases their dedication to promoting local food and supporting the community. By offering a variety of products sourced directly from family farms, Farm Runners sets itself apart from traditional distributors by fostering a deeper connection between consumers and the food they eat.

Having established a strong presence in the local food industry, Farm Runners continues to innovate and expand its reach. Their notable achievements include building a network of partnerships with farmers and producers, creating a seamless supply chain, and promoting sustainable farming practices. With a clear focus on their mission to support family farms and provide access to healthy, local food, Farm Runners has positioned itself as a trusted source for quality products in the Colorado market.

As Farm Runners looks towards the future, their strategic direction remains rooted in their core values of community, transparency, and sustainability. By continuing to build relationships with local farmers, expand their customer base, and innovate in the industry, Farm Runners aims to further establish themselves as a leader in the local food movement. With a focus on supporting family farms and providing access to high-quality, local products, Farm Runners is poised for continued 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.

Farm Runners

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.