Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Sugar 'N Spice

By CommonShare

Sugar 'N Spice Inc. is a renowned custom spice supplier that has been a staple in the industry since its establishment in 1980. Based in the picturesque town of Chetek, WI, the company prides itself on offering over 150 high-quality spices at competitive wholesale prices. With a commitment to sourcing materials directly from importers and manufacturers, Sugar 'N Spice ensures that customers receive the freshest spices of the highest quality. Their dedication to stringent quality control and Good Manufacturing Practices sets them apart in the market, catering to a diverse range of food industry businesses, from small local shops to large corporate chains.

The company's core products include a wide selection of bulk herbs and spices, along with private label contract packaging services for companies of all sizes. Serving over 1,600 stores across 17 Midwest states, Sugar 'N Spice has established a strong market presence and a loyal customer base. Their mission revolves around providing the highest quality spices at reasonable prices, making their products accessible to households while offering significant savings. This commitment to quality and affordability has earned them a reputation as a trusted supplier in the industry.

Driven by a philosophy of using the best spices and ensuring customer satisfaction, Sugar 'N Spice continues to expand its geographic presence and enhance its product offerings. With a focus on innovation and customer-centric values, the company remains dedicated to delivering excellence in every aspect of its business. As they look towards the future, Sugar 'N Spice is poised to maintain its position as a leading custom spice supplier, setting new standards for quality and value in the 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.
Sugar 'N Spice
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.