Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Premier

By CommonShare

Premier Co-op, located on Swiggum Rd in Mill, is a trusted agricultural cooperative that serves as a vital resource for farmers and residents in the area. Specializing in agricultural services, Premier Co-op offers a wide range of products and services including cash bids, futures, and convenient Cenex convenience stores with 24 fuel pumps. With a strong market presence and a loyal customer base of over 15,000 members, Premier Co-op stands out for its commitment to fair pricing and practices, having refunded over $12 million to its members in the past three years alone.

Founded on the principles of community ownership and cooperation, Premier Co-op prides itself on its member-owned structure and dedication to delivering value to its stakeholders. The company's mission revolves around empowering local farmers and residents by providing them with the resources and support they need to thrive in the agricultural industry. Led by experienced leadership, including incumbent District 3 Director Louie Kieler, Premier Co-op is known for its transparent governance and commitment to serving the best interests of its members.

As Premier Co-op looks towards the future, it continues to focus on expanding its geographic presence and enhancing its offerings to meet the evolving needs of its customers. With a strong emphasis on innovation and customer satisfaction, the cooperative remains dedicated to fostering a sense of community and collaboration among its members. By staying true to its values and embracing a forward-thinking approach, Premier Co-op is well-positioned to continue its growth and success in the agricultural industry for 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.
Premier
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.