Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Sequoia Produce Sales

By CommonShare

Sequoia Produce Sales, established in 1973, is a renowned player in the produce industry, representing quality growers from the best regions worldwide. Specializing in onions, potatoes, fruits, and vegetables, Sequoia offers a wide range of premium products sourced from California's Imperial Valley to Idaho, ensuring top-notch quality throughout the year. With exclusive labels from Washington, Idaho, and California, Sequoia has cultivated strong relationships with growers up and down the West Coast, setting them apart in the market.

The company's dedication to providing the highest quality produce has earned them a prominent position in the industry, catering to customers coast to coast. Sequoia's commitment to excellence is evident in their meticulous selection of growers and products, ensuring that only the best reaches their clientele. Led by President George Panagiotopoulos, Sequoia's team boasts experienced professionals in various departments, including sales, accounting, and administration, enabling them to deliver exceptional service and products to their customers.

Sequoia's mission is to fulfill the diverse produce needs of their customers with top-tier quality and exceptional service. With offices in both Idaho and California, the company's geographic presence allows them to serve a wide range of markets with their premium offerings. Their strategic approach to partnering with the best growers and exclusive labels underscores their commitment to providing unparalleled value to their customers. As they continue to expand their reach and offerings, Sequoia Produce Sales is poised to maintain their reputation as a trusted provider of high-quality produce in the industry.

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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.

Sequoia Produce Sales

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.