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Article: The modern contract manufacturer: recent events dictate new roles, rules and requirements for contract manufacturers in the dietary supplement market.(MANUFACTURING SUPPLEMENT)
- Article from:
- Nutraceuticals World
- Article date:
- March 1, 2008
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IT IS A BIG DECISION FOR A dietary supplement company to manufacture its own products or subcontract with an outside vendor. Increasing costs and a lack of manufacturing acumen may be a couple of the variables that drive the decision to utilize a contract manufacturer. Companies usually seek the services of a contract manufacturer because they want the benefits of having a manufacturing operation without the overhead or the headache. By outsourcing manufacturing to a company that has the knowledge and expertise to produce a quality finished product, a customer can focus on other aspects of business, including branding, marketing, and selling their finished goods. While ...