Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Ra Provisions dba Ra
By CommonShare
Ra Provisions LLC, trading as Ra, is a renowned natural beverage company with a primary focus on producing Nam Hom Coconut Water. Their core product, Nam Hom Coconut Water, is 100% organic and made from Nam Hom coconuts, known for their sweet and aromatic flavor. Ra stands out in the market for its unique pink pigment, a result of enzymatic browning, and its use of plastic packaging for heatless processing through High Pressure Processing (HPP), distinguishing it from traditional pasteurization methods.
With a presence in stores in NYC, Ra has quickly garnered a loyal customer base drawn to the fragrant and high-quality coconut water. The company's commitment to delivering a natural and refreshing beverage experience has set it apart in the industry. Ra's innovative approach to processing and packaging reflects its dedication to providing customers with a superior product that maintains the coconut water's freshness and flavor.
Founded on the Thai term "Nam Hom," meaning "fragrant water," Ra embodies a mission to offer a unique and aromatic beverage to consumers seeking a healthier alternative. The company's values resonate in its choice of ingredients and processing methods, ensuring that every bottle of Nam Hom Coconut Water delivers a truly authentic taste. As Ra continues to expand its reach and product offerings, subscribers can expect access to new products and the opportunity to share feedback, shaping the company's future direction in the beverage 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.
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.
