Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Plenus

By CommonShare

Plenus Group, Inc., operating under the brand name PGI Foods, is a renowned food manufacturing company dedicated to delivering quality, culinary-driven products to its customers. With a focus on quality, consistency, and taste, PGI Foods prides itself on being a trusted supplier and business partner in the food industry. Specializing in premium soups, authentic sauces, and gourmet frozen food items, PGI Foods sets itself apart through its commitment to providing high-quality specialty foods that leave a lasting impression on consumers.

Having garnered recognition for its excellence in manufacturing, PGI Foods has established a strong presence in the market, with its products being distributed nationwide in restaurants, retailers, and institutions. The company's USDA/FDA inspected, HACCP compliant, and SQF Level II certified food manufacturing facility in Lowell, MA, serves as a testament to its dedication to upholding the highest standards of food production. PGI Foods also owns three premier brands: Boston Chowda Co, East Coast Gourmet, and Herban Fresh, further solidifying its position as a leader in the industry.

Notable achievements such as receiving a Manufacturing Award from the Massachusetts Legislative Manufacturing Caucus showcase PGI Foods' commitment to excellence and innovation. With a customer base spanning from Maine to Hawaii, the company's diverse range of products caters to various dietary preferences, including gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, and vegan options. Emphasizing a customer-centric approach, PGI Foods works closely with its clients to provide consistent quality and memorable flavors, earning a reputation as a reliable partner in the food manufacturing sector. As PGI Foods looks towards the future, its participation in industry events like the Private Label Manufacturer's Association Show reflects its ongoing commitment to innovation and growth in the ever-evolving food market.

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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.

Plenus

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.