Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Skidmore SalesDistributing

By CommonShare

Skidmore Sales & Distributing is a renowned food ingredient solutions and distributor, dedicated to making food better through a wide range of solutions, selections, and services for food manufacturers. With over 5000 ingredients from hundreds of suppliers, Skidmore Sales specializes in ingredient sourcing, offering a one-stop solution to streamline purchasing processes. Their team of experts, with an average of over 20 years of experience, is committed to helping clients find the ideal ingredients for their next innovation. From sourcing hard-to-find ingredients to custom packaging and blending, Skidmore Sales provides comprehensive services to meet both everyday needs and toughest challenges in the food industry.

As a trusted partner to food processors, businesses of all sizes, and beverage manufacturers, Skidmore Sales offers greater value and superior service. Their turnkey solutions and technical assistance in ingredient selection have earned them a reputation for excellence in the industry. With a coast-to-coast service reach and a national network of local warehouses, they ensure timely and efficient delivery of products. Skidmore Sales' commitment to innovation, industry trends, and custom packaging and blending sets them apart as a leader in the market, catering to a diverse customer base including meat and savory, bakery and confectionery, dairy, and pet food manufacturers.

Founded on principles of efficiency, innovation, and customer satisfaction, Skidmore Sales & Distributing has evolved into a prominent player in the food ingredient industry. Their mission to provide top-notch services, consolidate purchasing, and source hard-to-find items has driven their success and growth over the years. With a focus on continuous improvement and staying ahead of industry trends, Skidmore Sales is poised for future expansion and continued excellence in serving the evolving needs of food manufacturers nationwide.

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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.

Skidmore SalesDistributing

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.