Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Boardman Foods

By CommonShare

Boardman Foods, Inc. is a renowned key supplier of onions to the top food companies worldwide. Specializing in delivering nature's goodness with the highest level of food safety protocols, Boardman Foods offers a range of products including fresh pack onions, fresh whole peeled onions, individually quick-frozen (IQF) onions, peppers, shallots, and zucchinis. Founded in Oregon in 1992 by cousins Brian Maag and Thomas Flaherty, the company was born out of a need for high-quality recipe-ready onions for soups, sauces, and frozen entrees. With a strong dedication to integrity, quality, and sustainability, Boardman Foods has established itself as a leader in the industry.

Boasting a strategic location in Boardman, Oregon, in the lower Columbia Basin, Boardman Foods benefits from the rich agricultural region along the lower Columbia River. The company's state-of-the-art High Care line ensures the processing of delicious ready-to-eat vegetables while minimizing food safety risks. With a commitment to setting high standards for quality and food safety, Boardman Foods has garnered recognition for its newest production line, setting a new benchmark in the industry. The company's mission revolves around nourishing the soul of its family of customers, growers, and employees, emphasizing a people-centric approach to business.

As Boardman Foods continues to grow and expand its presence in the market, the company remains focused on providing safe and reliable products that meet the needs of its target markets. With a strong emphasis on training programs and mentorships for employees, Boardman Foods prides itself on creating a work family that is invested in each other's success. With a dedication to excellence and a commitment to innovation, Boardman Foods looks towards a future of continued success and industry leadership in delivering top-quality ingredients to the global food 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.
Boardman Foods
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.