Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - FRITH FARM

By CommonShare

Frith Farm is a no-till organic farm on 14 acres in Scarborough, Maine. 2019 will be our ninth season in operation, offering organic vegetables and pasture raised eggs, chicken, pork, and turkeys. Certified Organic by MOFGA Our Mission is to build soil, increase biodiversity, and strengthen community through the growing of wholesome food. Toward this end, we base our practices on the following principles: Simplicity - We aim to take on only what we can do well. As we simplify our undertakings we improve the quality of our work and allow ourselves space to actually enjoy it. Resilience - We embrace biodiversity as the foundation of health and stability, and model farm practices after the cyclic and resilient examples set by nature. Long-Term Vision - We prioritize future well-being over short-term gain. Patience and perspective allow us to create the conditions that favor success instead of trying to fabricate results directly. Human Scale - The farm is sized for tools, practices and enterprises that celebrate the satisfaction and fulfillment of human work, and in return the work benefits from the increased care that this scale affords. Community - Agriculture and community used to go hand in hand. Our role as farmers is to repair this connection by offering a source of nourishment for all and a place to reconnect to nature and to each other. Quality - The health and vitality of our soil, plants, animals, and community is not compromised for production or profit, and quality of life is upheld as the overarching priority of the farm.

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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.

FRITH FARM

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.