Reducing the Lead Time in Manufacturing

An apparent shift can be seen today among companies manufacturing personal care products, wherein they are moving from in-house production to R&D and other growth oriented activities. Their shift of focus is being facilitated by contract manufacturers. Keeping tabs on this fast developing market, we have focused on it exclusively in this special issue. The cover story of this issue features AMA Herbal, which has made a name for itself by developing natural and eco-friendly products leveraging its in-house R&D program. The company has been focusing on bringing to the market environmentally friendly, natural, and reasonably priced products for the benefit of the people and humanity. Its in-house R&D facility is recognized by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), part of the Ministry of Science & Technology.

Also featuring in this issue is Hertz Chemicals Private Limited, which has been catering to its clients since the early 60s and has mastered the art of contract manufacturing, filling, packing and export as per the customers' requirements. The firm specializes in white labelling and private labelling services for all of its customers in the area of perfumes, cosmet-ics, shampoos, lotions, creams, and sanitizers, among others. The issue also covers Passion Indulge, an aromatherapy-based natural cosmetic company which ensures that its products are targeted for specific skin problems & their solutions and not just generic cosmetics which claim that one product can do everything. All its products are in the natural space of 95 percent plant-based ingredient profiles, along with clinically safe activities added for improved results in a stipulated time. Reading on, you will find more such stories.

After studying this market landscape in-depth, we have zeroed-in on the Top 10 companies that have excelled in this market with their innovative approach. Having proven their dedication to efficiency in order to meet the customer expectations in an end-to-end manner, these companies have stood-out from the crowd.

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