Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Red T

By CommonShare

Red T Company (Pty) Ltd is a leading player in the Rooibos industry, with a rich history dating back to 1995 when they began producing Rooibos tea in the Clanwilliam district of the Western Cape. Over the years, the company has expanded its operations to include a processing plant and packaging facility, solidifying its reputation as the most dynamic boutique company in the Rooibos sector. Red T Company stands out from its competitors with a hands-on management approach and a network of contracted producers, ensuring access to the best quality Rooibos in the quantities required by clients.

Specializing in bulk and packaged Rooibos tea, as well as offering contract packaging and processing services, Red T Company caters to a diverse range of clients seeking high-quality Rooibos products. Their team of experienced managers, each a specialist in their field, serves as mentors to up-and-coming personnel, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation within the company. With a prime location at the foot of the majestic Cederberg mountain range, Red T Company benefits from the unique geographical setting of Clanwilliam, the only place in the world where Rooibos is cultivated.

Driven by a commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, Red T Company continues to set the bar high in the Rooibos industry. Their mission to provide superior Rooibos products to a global market is underpinned by a dedication to sustainability and ethical business practices. As they look towards the future, Red T Company aims to further expand their market presence, solidify their position as industry leaders, and continue to deliver exceptional Rooibos products to their discerning clientele.

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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.

Red T

South Africa

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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.