Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - SMITTY BEE HONEY

By CommonShare

SMITTY BEE HONEY Inc. is a renowned honey producer with a rich heritage dating back to the 1920s. What began as a simple beekeeper's starter kit purchased by Louis Henkelman has evolved into a thriving business spanning four generations. The Schmitz family, who now oversee operations, have expanded production to deliver high-quality honey to consumers worldwide.

At SMITTY BEE HONEY Inc., the core focus remains on ethically sourced honey, hand-selected and curated for optimal sweetness and flavor. With a commitment to quality and sustainability, the company holds an SQF Certification, ensuring that each jar of honey meets the highest standards. This dedication to excellence has solidified SMITTY BEE HONEY Inc.'s position as a leader in the honey industry, with a strong presence in the market and a loyal customer base.

What sets SMITTY BEE HONEY Inc. apart is not only its meticulous approach to sourcing and production but also its dedication to preserving the art of beekeeping. The company's notable achievements include maintaining a strong partnership with beekeepers and ensuring that the honey extraction process is carried out with care and respect for the bees. This commitment to ethical practices has resonated with consumers who value transparency and sustainability in their food choices.

As SMITTY BEE HONEY Inc. looks to the future, the company remains focused on expanding its reach while staying true to its mission of providing natural, high-quality honey to customers. With a strategic approach that values tradition and innovation, SMITTY BEE HONEY Inc. is poised to continue its legacy as a trusted source for premium honey products.

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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.

SMITTY BEE HONEY

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.