Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Samhae Commercial

By CommonShare

Samhae Commercial Co., Ltd., a renowned leader in the seaweed industry, boasts a remarkable 54-year history dedicated solely to the production of high-quality laver products. Since its inception in 1968, the company has embodied the artisan spirit, establishing itself as South Korea's premier seaweed specialist. With state-of-the-art automated facilities, Samhae Commercial ensures the provision of top-tier products that prioritize consumer health and safety through the exclusion of artificial additives and harmful chemicals.

Specializing in organic dried seaweed sourced exclusively from designated cultivation sites along the Namhae coast, Samhae Commercial sets itself apart as the world's sole provider certified by Korea, China, and the USDA for organic and natural practices. The company's commitment to producing hormone-free, genetically unaltered, and chemical-free seaweed underscores its dedication to delivering healthy, eco-friendly products. By prioritizing the global promotion of seaweed as a superfood and wellness staple, Samhae Commercial pledges to create a prosperous future and safeguard the well-being of its diverse clientele.

With a focus on customer satisfaction and sustainable practices, Samhae Commercial upholds stringent data protection measures in compliance with relevant laws and regulations. The company's commitment to safeguarding personal information and preventing data breaches reflects its unwavering dedication to customer privacy and security. As the industry leader in seaweed production, Samhae Commercial remains steadfast in its mission to provide exceptional products while embracing innovation, quality, and ethical business practices for a brighter, healthier tomorrow.

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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.

Samhae Commercial

South Korea

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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.