Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Northern Growin'

By CommonShare

Northern Growin', LLC is a family-owned farm based in Kalkaska, Michigan, dedicated to the cultivation of 100% organically grown vegetables, fruits, and hemp products. With a focus on love and care throughout the growing process, Northern Growin' prides itself on providing high-quality, non-spray produce that is free from pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides. Their certification through OEFFA in Ohio showcases their commitment to organic farming practices, established in 2020.

Specializing in organic vegetables, fruits, and hemp, Northern Growin' has carved out a niche in the industry as a reputable supplier of certified organic products. Their dedication to maintaining the best crops for their customers sets them apart in the market, ensuring that consumers receive only the highest quality organic produce. As a non-spray farm, Northern Growin' emphasizes sustainability and environmental stewardship in their farming practices.

Northern Growin' has garnered recognition for their innovation in organic farming and their unwavering commitment to providing organic products of the highest standards. Their presence in farmers markets and their online store, cbdaMarket.com, caters to a diverse customer base seeking premium organic produce. With a mission rooted in sustainable agriculture and a values-driven approach to farming, Northern Growin' continues to expand their geographic presence and reach new markets with their organic offerings.

As Northern Growin' looks towards the future, their strategic direction remains focused on expanding their product line, reaching a wider audience, and further establishing themselves as a leader in the organic farming industry. With a steadfast commitment to organic principles and a dedication to customer satisfaction, Northern Growin' is poised for continued growth and success in the organic farming sector.

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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.

Northern Growin'

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.