Exploring Outsourcing—Challenges and Opportunities

By: Marie Alice Dibon, PharmD

As companies’ needs for both innovation and building efficiencies accelerate, the benefits of outsourcing become clearer and clearer.

The New Wave for Creative Fragrancing

By: Nancy C. Hayden

Creating a successful, brand-empowering fragrance or fragranced product owes much to the forging of strong partnerships with suppliers.

Budelpack announces CEO appointment

Mönnink to leverage international marketing, sales and management background.

Spa Products’ Limitless Future

By: Karen A. Newman

As the market for spa products continues to expand, optimistic contract manufacturers are adapting their offerings to meet customer demand.

Packaging Report Available

The Flexible Packaging Association has released its 18th Annual State of the Industry Report.

The China Shift: Economic Realities

By: Jeff Falk

Though the boom in China’s economy means a more affluent consumer, U.S. and European brands turning to Asia as a supply chain feel pressure from rising shipping costs and logistical challenges. If you haven’t entered the market yet, you may be too late.

Supply Chain: Don’t Lose Your Company’s Future En Route

By: Simon Kaye

In today’s hypercompetitive market, lost shipments are unacceptable and unnecessary.

Skin Care’s Big Impact

By: Karen A. Newman

The boom in antiaging skin care gave a big boost to specialty contract manufacturers, but those with broader offerings have also gained from the category’s growth and influence.