Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Rugged Ridge Forest

By CommonShare

Rugged Ridge Forest LLC is a distinguished maple syrup producer, known for its exceptional Wood-Fired and Organic offerings. The company prides itself on delivering the best quality maple syrup directly from their farm to customers, whether for personal consumption, restaurant use, or retail sale. Utilizing a traditional wood-fired evaporation process, Rugged Ridge Forest stands out in the industry by upholding sustainable practices, carbon neutrality, and a commitment to preserving the natural beauty of their sugarbush.

With a focus on authenticity and environmental stewardship, Rugged Ridge Forest has carved a unique niche in the market. Their dedication to tapping only mature, healthy maples and utilizing recyclable and biodegradable packaging showcases their holistic approach to maple syrup production. Notable for their farm-direct pricing, the company ensures accessibility to their premium products for all consumers. As a small business, Rugged Ridge Forest values its Business2Business partnerships, offering standing orders, drop shipments, and freight deliveries with agility and personalized service.

Founded on the principles of quality, sustainability, and community, Rugged Ridge Forest LLC continues to expand its reach beyond Vermont, welcoming international customers and distributors. Led by steward Josh Seidman, the company's commitment to excellence is evident in every bottle of Wood-Fired Maple Syrup they produce. As they look to the future, Rugged Ridge Forest remains dedicated to crafting the best maple syrup while upholding their values of environmental responsibility and customer satisfaction.

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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.

Rugged Ridge Forest

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.