Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Producer: Annie Paradee

By CommonShare

Annie Paradee, a dedicated producer at Long Winter Farm in Stowe, Vermont, plays a pivotal role in the company's operations. Long Winter Farm is a small, diversified farm known for its certified organic produce, pasture-raised animals, and self-service farm store. Annie Paradee's primary focus is on growing high-quality organic produce sold through their CSA and farm store, as well as managing the care of their pasture-raised hens, meat chickens, cows, and pigs. With a commitment to sustainability and organic farming practices, Long Winter Farm stands out in the industry for its dedication to providing customers with fresh, ethically raised products.

Under Annie Paradee's leadership, Long Winter Farm has established a strong presence in the local market, attracting customers who value organic, locally sourced food. The farm's self-service model offers convenience to customers while maintaining a personal connection to the farm and its products. Annie Paradee's hands-on approach and attention to detail ensure that the farm's products meet the highest standards of quality and freshness, setting them apart from larger, commercial operations.

Long Winter Farm's commitment to sustainable agriculture and ethical animal husbandry has earned them recognition in the industry for their innovative practices. Annie Paradee's focus on transparency and customer satisfaction has helped the farm build a loyal customer base and establish Long Winter Farm as a trusted source of organic produce and pasture-raised meats in the region. As the farm continues to grow and expand its offerings, Annie Paradee's leadership and dedication to quality will drive the company's future success in providing fresh, sustainable products to their community.

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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.

Producer: Annie Paradee

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.