Our team at SOS has worked with many clients outsourcing their manufacturing for the first time, and also have experience being on the brand-owner side of the process. We are experts in every aspect of transitioning for the first time.
People are often full of questions, like:
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What information will the manufacturer need from me?
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How long will it be until I have product ready to sell?
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How much will it cost to transition?
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How long will this tie up my cash?
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What records am I required to legally keep on file?
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How much control do I have over ingredient sourcing?
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What can I expect in variation between batches?
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What if I want to alter my formula or packaging – do I have to start the process over?
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What happens if a batch of my product fails microbial testing? What happens in case of a recall?
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What should I expect if I want to have my product organic, kosher or non-GMO certified?
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What kind of things should I keep in mind to keep my product within my budget? What kind of things make my product higher in cost?
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What order quantities make sense price-wise, but also for my current volumes?
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How can I establish an expiration date for my products?
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How can I keep my testing costs down?
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What things do I need to consider if I want to sell internationally?
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What things do I need to consider if I want to use hemp or CBD in my products?
These are just a sample of the questions we hear from customers all the time, and it can become costly to go back and forth with your manufacturer over months as new questions arise. New costs can arise that you didn’t consider from the beginning, and your contract manufacturer didn’t bring to your attention, as it’s difficult to foresee with each unique company.
Successful companies are ones that plan ahead for their transition to a 3rd party in order to make the process as easy and efficient as possible, and to avoid any delays, out of stock or costly overlap in production.
SOS offers complete project management services for those looking to outsource their operations, and consultation services for those that may not be ready to make the next step, but want to know how to prepare. Contact us today for a free consultation and quote
