Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - STS II

By CommonShare

STS II, LLC is a premier rail and transload facility based in the Southeast, dedicated to providing exceptional materials handling services and tailored logistics solutions to various industries. With a strategic location and a commitment to exceeding client expectations, STS II, LLC aims to establish itself as a leader in the region. The company's core products and services include dependable distribution, sourcing, and merchandising services aimed at creating value for suppliers and customers alike.

Having a strong market presence and a reputation for quality, safety, accuracy, and efficiency, STS II, LLC sets itself apart through its ongoing commitment to continuous improvement in all areas. The company's notable achievements include consistently delivering tangible value to its clients and creating a positive impact on the industries it serves. STS II, LLC targets a diverse customer base across various sectors, striving to understand their unique needs and provide innovative solutions to meet them.

Founded on a mission to be the leading rail and transload facility in the Southeast, STS II, LLC is guided by values of quality, safety, and efficiency. The company's geographic presence spans multiple locations in North Carolina, with a dedicated leadership approach focused on creating value for employees, suppliers, customers, and regulators. Looking towards the future, STS II, LLC is poised to continue its trajectory of success by further enhancing its services, expanding its market reach, and solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the logistics 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.

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.