Areas of Practice
Supplier Matchmaking
Goal: find and secure the right labs, manufacturers, and packaging partners.
Use when: you need better quality, shorter lead times, sharper pricing, or a backup supplier.
What we do
Turn your brief into supplier criteria (capabilities, volumes, budget, timeline).
Shortlist 3–6 labs/manufacturers/packagers (U.S./EU/Asia as appropriate).
Request samples and quotes; compare minimums, lead times, tooling, and terms.
Check packaging fit and basic compatibility with formula and filling.
Sequence a simple path to first order, with a fallback if Plan A slips.
What you get
Supplier comparison matrix (capabilities, minimums, lead times, price ranges, notes).
Sampling plan and pass/fail criteria.
Packaging fit notes and actions.
A 90-day plan to first purchase order with dates and owners.
Fractional COO (Launch & Operations)
Goal: build the plan, run the timeline, and deliver results—without hiring a full-time executive.
Use when: work is stuck between “approved” and “shipped”, or you need day-to-day leadership to keep vendors and tasks moving.
What we do
Build a 30/60/90-day operating plan with dates, owners, and decision points.
Run weekly standups and vendor communications; clear blockers.
Track budget, unit cost, and delivery dates; adjust quickly when reality changes.
Install simple reporting so you know what moved each week.
What you get
90-day plan, updated weekly.
One-page weekly status (done/next/risks), decision log, vendor scorecards.
A single owner who keeps the whole thing moving.
Product & Packaging Development
Goal: take ideas from sketch to “ready to make” with pricing and claims that make sense to buyers.
Use when: you’re translating concept into specs, or aligning formula, packaging, and price.
What we do
Write a short product brief and claims hierarchy.
Map benchmarks and cost targets; pressure-test your price point.
Draft a bill of materials and packaging specs/dielines with vendors.
Plan stability/compatibility checks and small test runs.
What you get
Product spec and bill of materials.
Packaging spec and vendor quote summary.
“Go/adjust” recommendation with next steps and dates.
Delivery & Supply Chain
Goal: keep promises—ship on time without tying up cash.
Use when: orders slip, stockouts happen, or inventory piles up.
What we do
Set a production calendar and reorder points by SKU.
Align purchase orders to realistic vendor lead times.
Choose/compare 3PL or freight options; simplify labeling and prep.
Build a simple dashboard: on-time delivery, stockouts, inventory turns, landed-cost variance.
What you get
Production and delivery plan for the next 90 days.
Reorder thresholds by SKU and a simple calculator.
3PL/freight comparison and a “how we ship” playbook.
Manufacturer Partnerships & Licensing
Goal: structure partnerships that protect ideas and margins while staying practical to execute.
Use when: you’re integrating with a manufacturer, pursuing OEM, or negotiating a license.
What we do
Map integration needs (quality, testing, change control).
Draft a plain-English term outline: territory, performance, minimums, tooling ownership, exclusivity, remedies, exit paths.
List risks and safeguards; prep a negotiation brief for principals.
Coordinate with counsel; keep the commercial path clear.
What you get
Term outline and negotiation brief.
Risk register with mitigations.
Shortlist of partner options (if needed) and next-step sequence.
Market Entry & Expansion
Goal: open new channels or regions with clear materials and a steady outreach plan.
Use when: you’re preparing for retailer or distributor meetings, or entering a new country/region.
What we do
Build a target list of buyers/distributors and a contact cadence.
Tighten the pitch and one-pager; assemble a simple sell-in packet (line sheet, pricing, margins, case pack).
Outline trade terms you can live with (payment, freight, returns).
Plan follow-ups and samples so meetings turn into line reviews.
What you get
Target list with contacts and calendar.
Buyer-ready one-pager and line sheet.
Basic terms and negotiation notes.
Follow-up kit (recap email, next asks, sample plan).