Article: The outsourced future: gaining momentum: outsourcing is big and getting bigger. In this issue, GCI magazine makes outsourcing the cover story by putting a directory of private label and contract manufacturers out in front.(contract manufacturing and contract packaging)(Brief article)

Today more than ever before, contract services are in big demand in the cosmetic industry, with greater numbers of products being promoted by marketing organizations that do little or no manufacturing, packaging or warehousing. In addition, the more specialized the process, the greater the chance that it will be outsourced.

Private label and contract manufacturers offer services to the cosmetic industry that range from research and development to turnkey manufacturing, and just about everything in between. Some specialize in skin care, others in hair or body care, while others work strictly in color cosmetics or sun protection. Most, it seems, offer some ...

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