Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Producer: Jack Manix

By CommonShare

Producer Jack Manix is a key figure at Walker Farm, a renowned horticultural destination in Southern Vermont that has been operated by the Manix family since 1770. Specializing in choice garden and container annuals, rare perennials, trees, shrubs, and conifers, Walker Farm prides itself on offering the finest organic fruits and vegetables from their carefully nurtured fields. Jack Manix plays a pivotal role in ensuring that the farm's commitment to providing nothing but the best to its customers is upheld.

Under Jack Manix's leadership, Walker Farm has garnered national recognition, being selected as one of the 5 Best Nurseries in New England by Yankee Magazine in 2012 and one of the top 5 in Vermont in 2021. The farm has also been featured in prestigious publications such as The New York Times and The Adventurous Gardener, solidifying its position as a top-tier horticultural destination. With a focus on Certified Organic heirloom and ethnic vegetable starts, Walker Farm caters to a diverse customer base of flower lovers from New England and New York.

Jack Manix's leadership approach at Walker Farm is rooted in a deep commitment to customer satisfaction and sustainable land stewardship. The farm's mission revolves around providing unique seasonal flavors and brilliant colors to its customers while taking care of the land. Located in the historic Town of Dummerston, Walker Farm is easily accessible from major cities like Boston and Hartford, making it a must-visit destination for gardening enthusiasts. As the farm continues to evolve and innovate, Jack Manix's strategic direction is focused on further expanding their market presence and solidifying their position as a top choice for horticultural products in the region.

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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: Jack Manix

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.