Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Producer: Ryan Demarest

By CommonShare

Naked Acre Farm, under the leadership of Producer Ryan Demarest, is a thriving agricultural business based in Vermont. Specializing in providing fresh farm produce, Naked Acre Farm has established itself as a prominent player in the local market. With a focus on sustainability and community engagement, the farm prides itself on delivering high-quality products to its customers while supporting local chefs and produce buyers in Morrisville, Stowe, Waterbury, and Johnson.

At the core of Naked Acre Farm's offerings is its Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, which allows customers to receive a weekly share of farm produce from June to October. This unique service not only provides customers with fresh, seasonal produce but also fosters a direct connection between consumers and the farm. Naked Acre Farm's commitment to transparency and quality has helped it carve out a niche in the competitive agricultural industry, setting it apart from conventional farming practices.

Under Ryan Demarest's guidance, Naked Acre Farm has seen notable achievements and innovations in its operations. The farm's dedication to sustainable farming practices and its strong relationships with local partners have contributed to its success. With a target market of health-conscious consumers and supporters of local agriculture, Naked Acre Farm continues to expand its reach and make a positive impact on the community. As the farm looks to the future, its strategic direction includes further growth and innovation to meet the evolving needs of its customers while staying true to its mission of providing fresh, sustainable produce to the local 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: Ryan Demarest

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.