Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Rodnick dba Rodnick.farm

By CommonShare

Rodnick LLC, operating under the trade name Rodnick.farm, is a renowned producer of certified organic wine grapes located adjacent to the ancient volcano of Pinnacles National Park. Led by owners Kurt Gollnick and Janet Rodgers, with over 40 years of experience in Central Coast wine grape cultivation, the company prides itself on its innovative growing practices that harmonize with the natural biodiversity of the Chalone AVA. Rodnick.farm's primary focus is on providing artisan winemakers with top-tier Burgundian and Rhone-style wine grapes that showcase the distinct minerality of their unique terroir.

Rodnick.farm's core products consist of certified organic wine grapes that express the heritage and vision of the original owner, California wine pioneer Richard Graff. The company's commitment to heirloom quality and sustainable practices sets them apart in the industry, fostering strong partnerships with artisan winemakers like Irene Cellars. With a target market of discerning winemakers seeking exceptional quality and distinctive characteristics in their wines, Rodnick.farm has established a strong industry position and market presence as a trusted supplier of premium wine grapes.

Driven by a mission to reinvigorate the legacy of their property and uphold their stewardship of the land, Rodnick.farm's leadership approach emphasizes a deep appreciation for the heritage vines and a dedication to cultivating extraordinary wine grapes. Their geographic presence in the Chalone AVA further solidifies their reputation as a producer of exceptional terroir-driven wines. Looking ahead, Rodnick.farm is focused on continuing to innovate and collaborate with artisan winemakers to produce a diverse range of top-tier wines that reflect the unique characteristics of their organic vineyard.

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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.

Rodnick dba Rodnick.farm

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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.