Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Ginkgo Forest Winery

By CommonShare

Ginkgo Forest Winery, LLC, renowned for its innovative approach to winemaking, stands as a beacon of excellence in the Washington State wine industry. Specializing in crafting a diverse array of wines from grapes grown on the prestigious Wahluke Slope AVA, Ginkgo Forest Winery is led by owner and winemaker Mike Thiede. With a fusion of artistic and scientific expertise, Thiede produces a wide selection of premium wines, including varietals, blends, dessert wines, and organic offerings, all reflecting the unique characteristics of the ginkgo tree, the winery's emblematic symbol.

At the forefront of Ginkgo Forest Winery's core products are its estate-grown wines, which cater to every palate and occasion. The winery's commitment to quality and sustainability has garnered a loyal customer base, positioning it as a key player in the competitive Washington State wine market. Notable achievements include the establishment of multiple tasting rooms in Mattawa, Tacoma, and Prosser, offering guests a unique wine-tasting experience surrounded by the picturesque vineyards.

Driven by a mission to share the joy of winemaking with its patrons, Ginkgo Forest Winery emphasizes continuous learning and customer engagement. The company's evolution from its inception to its current standing as a respected winery reflects its dedication to excellence and innovation. With a focus on quality, authenticity, and community, Ginkgo Forest Winery continues to expand its geographic presence and enhance its offerings, ensuring a promising future in the dynamic wine 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.
Ginkgo Forest Winery
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.