Creating R&D Superstars
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Designed for Forward Thinkers and True Innovators
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• Formulate products to exceed customer and market expectations
• Resourceful for providing solutions• Great relationships with all suppliers• A sense of adventure and ability to
learn from mistakes
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SCC Innovadex/ChemidexVendors!Existing formulas at company HLB TablesCosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and
HandbookMany more
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Driven by cost reduction efforts Identify other sources of ingredients Database of ingredient substitutions▪ Best to determine during formula
development phase
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Driven by need for more natural products Expanded HLB tables for new emulsifiers Resin compatibility charts (thanks MBW) Identifying natural ingredients to replace
synthetics
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R&D not just the new product sourceWe know we are capable of much
more, and our opinions are usually better than everybody else’s
It’s up to us to become more versatile employees
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Symbiotic departments, we need each other
By working together we can: Be innovative instead of reactive Better understand who our customers
are and what they need
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Combine perspective to develop products and markets together
Stay ahead of competitors
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We make great salespeople, which is why many ingredient salespeople have bench experience
On a joint call R&D and Sales can speak to just about any question a customer may have
Chance for R&D to directly learn customer needs, develop products to address them
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• Cooperation between R&D and QA/QC helps:• Improve products• Guarantee consistency from batch to
batch• QC can offer fresh eyes to R&D
problems, leading to new solutions in future products
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• Both departments work with material vendors, by combining talents we can drive down cost and improve service Identify multiple sources for ingredients▪ As mentioned above, great source for cost
reduction/cost control Identify strongest suppliers, develop
closer relationships
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R&D should contribute in all major equipment purchases Product characteristic knowledge source,
maximizing machine efficiency New equipment and capabilities may
lead to novel R&D formulas
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R&D exposure to the mixing and filling operation creates products that sync well with company strengths
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Develop great relationships with vendors and take advantage of all the resources available
Help with: How to work with the materials Starter formulations Samples Troubleshooting
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R&D Superstars interact with every department Open sharing of information Help carry projects from start to finish
R&D Superstars know the needs of each department Use this understanding to make positive
contributions
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By working together, your job gets easier
Job satisfaction goes up, and you become an integral member of the entire company
Prepared to handle any challenge products face
R&D Superstars get raises!!
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