Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Westby Creamery

By CommonShare

Westby Co-op Creamery, a farmer-owned dairy cooperative based in Westby, Wisconsin, has been dedicated to producing quality dairy foods since 1903. Specializing in fresh, award-winning cultured dairy products, Westby Co-op Creamery prides itself on using simple ingredients sourced from over 100 family farms. Their commitment to sustainability and responsible farming practices sets them apart in the industry, ensuring that their products are not only good for consumers but also good for the planet.

With a focus on freshness and quality, Westby Co-op Creamery offers a range of dairy products made with rBST-Free milk and containing fewer stabilizers and preservatives than other brands. Their dedication to small-batch production and using the fewest ingredients possible results in dairy foods that stand out for their exceptional taste and freshness. The cooperative's products can be found in stores nationwide, making them accessible to a wide customer base looking for wholesome, farm-fresh dairy options.

As a farmer-owned cooperative, Westby Co-op Creamery places a strong emphasis on community and sustainability. Their long-standing history and deep-rooted values have allowed them to build a strong presence in the dairy industry, earning recognition for their commitment to quality and innovation. With a focus on the future, the company continues to expand its reach and offerings, staying true to its mission of providing good-for-you foods that support the future of farming. Westby Co-op Creamery's dedication to excellence and responsible practices positions them as a trusted and respected leader in the dairy market.

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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.

Westby Creamery

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.