Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Scott Farms

By CommonShare

Scott Farms, Inc., a sixth-generation family farm based in Lucama, North Carolina, is a beacon of hard work and dedication to superior quality. Specializing in the cultivation of sweet potatoes, tobacco, wheat, soybeans, corn, and peanuts, Scott Farms prides itself on being 100% grown, packed, and shipped in NC. Led by Linwood “Sonny” Scott, Jr., his wife Alice Scott, and their sons Linwood III and Dewey, the farm has established a strong industry presence with over 20,000 tons exported annually and a vast farmland spanning 20,000 acres.

Scott Farms stands out in the agricultural landscape with its environmentally friendly farming practices that not only benefit the current business but also ensure the success of future generations. The company's commitment to sustainability and quality has earned them a loyal customer base and a reputation for excellence. With a team of experienced staff overseeing farming and processing operations, Scott Farms has set itself apart through its dedication to innovation and continuous improvement.

Having added a peanut crop in 2021, Scott Farms continues to expand its product offerings and reach. The company's rich history, strong family values, and unwavering dedication to superior quality position them as a leader in the industry. As Scott Farms looks to the future, their strategic direction focuses on maintaining their commitment to sustainability, expanding their market presence, and continuing to provide high-quality products to their customers. With a solid foundation built on generations of hard work and dedication, Scott Farms is poised for continued success in the ever-evolving agricultural sector.

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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.

Scott Farms

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.