Benefits of Contract Manufacturing
Contract manufacturing involves a company outsourcing their product’s manufacturing process to a trusted manufacturer, like the All Natural Company. This provides companies with the opportunity to produce products by eliminating the risk of investing capital on facilities, equipment and industry specialists. Contract manufacturers like ourselves, facilitate our clients through the process from concept development right through to blending and packaging. The All Natural Company is a full-service contract manufacturer and can offer website design, product design and marketing.
Partnering with a contract manufacturer comes with a realm of benefits, we’ve compiled the top ones to note below.
Working with a contract manufacturer can allow you to create a brand from the comfort of your own home. They take out all the stress and can be as involved or as little involved as you’d like. As long as you’ve got an initial concept, contract manufacturers can help with product design, logos, website design and creation, right through to delivering your branded product to your door. As one of Australia’s leading health supplement manufacturers we have a realm of experience from over 32 notable brands on the current market that we manufacture for. This has enabled trust with some of Australia’s most influential health and fitness brands and our wealth of industry knowledge can guide you through the process of creating a successful brand with great marketability.
Clients who go ahead with contract manufacturing will save on labor costs such as salaries and the recruitment process, materials, production expenses and space which they would otherwise have to sacrifice for machinery. Contract manufacturers also have a large buying power and strong industry relationships which ensures they can provide product at the most competitive price. The All Natural Company offer a direct consumer dispatch service so clients do not need to invest in storage units. We can also align clients with other industry professionals and reputable suppliers who can faster guide and bring your product together. For example, we can put you in touch with trusted packaging suppliers who are local to Australia and offer the lowest MOQ which otherwise would take weeks to research & finalise independently.
Working with a leading contract manufacturer with in-depth industry knowledge is invaluable. This saves time and capital which would be spent on training and perfecting the right processes. This is extremely important for all companies, especially those in the food industry. For example, with power blending for proteins and our nutraceutical products, there is a lot of fine tuning that not only goes into the taste of the product but also the consistency. Our expert food technicians have extensive knowledge and experience of which ingredients are compatible and ensure a homogeneous blend with the smoothest consistency every time.
Full-service contract manufacturers like ourselves will work as a cohesive unit with their suppliers and customers, enabling them to bring innovations to the market and can share insight on products which are performing well in the industry.
Contract manufacturers in Australia will have a strict quality control process in place, for example, those manufacturing food products should be accredited by FSANZ (Food Standards Australia New Zealand) & HACCP so you won’t need to worry about the quality of your product and you will be able to use their accreditation’s to assist in selling products. Many manufacturers will also have further certifications or awards. For example, the All Natural Company’s ingredients are Certified Organic, Kosher and Halal and we are accredited by The NSW Food Authority.
You can purchase the exact quantity of the products needed which will keep your inventory to a minimum and eliminate leftover stock making it risk free. This is so important when launching a brand or a new product as it reduces capital tied up in stock and will allow you to further develop your business and invest in other avenues such as marketing and sales.
As contract manufacturers have more resources they can scale your product with ease which is super important when it comes to stock management. For example, if you’re experiencing a peak in demand for a certain product they can manufacture it and have it delivered to your door in a timely fashion, allowing you to be in control of your product. Most contract manufacturers like the All Natural Company will also offer supply-chain management so you are always aware of stock flow.
The All Natural Company we also listen and assess what you need to achieve your goal idea logistically. For example, with packaging you may be looking to package your product in a tub, we would assess your budget and quantity needed along with all other aspects that make up the cost per unit price, including freight/shipping costs to forecast your expenditure & potential profit. We will then compare this to other potential packaging options and advise which will be most cost-effective and suitable for your needs, i.e. sealable pouches are more space efficient than tubs in transport and therefore have less freight per unit cost.
We will also ensure that your business will scale well as it grows.
Contract manufacturers will provide you with full transparency of the costs upfront, which avoids hidden costs from vendors down the line. This allows clients to have better control of their budget as they know exactly how much capital they have left to play with.
