Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Planasa

By CommonShare

Planasa, LLC is a leading company in the plant breeding industry, dedicated to providing innovative solutions for growers around the world. Specializing in a wide range of plant varieties, including blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, endives, asparagus, garlic, and avocado, Planasa is committed to helping farmers optimize their crops and meet the demands of the global market. With a focus on leveraging key plant traits through research and development, Planasa offers comprehensive technical support to ensure the success of their varieties.

Established over 50 years ago, Planasa has evolved from a small agricultural company into a global player in the industry. The company's mission is rooted in sustainability and environmentally friendly agriculture practices, guiding their efforts to produce the best fresh produce year-round. Planasa's commitment to innovation and collaboration with growers and retailers sets them apart in the market, leading to growing interest in their varieties from major European retailers.

With a strong presence in the industry and a history of continuous innovation, Planasa has become a trusted partner for growers seeking high-quality plant varieties. Their focus on breeding expertise and technical support has garnered attention from key players in the market, reflecting the company's dedication to meeting the needs of their customers. As Planasa looks towards the future, their strategic direction emphasizes continued research and development to further enhance their offerings and solidify their position as a leader in the plant breeding 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.

Planasa

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.