Since JW Nutritional offers contract manufacturing services for custom-developed products, the pathway, timeline and requirements can vary from product to product. The information found here can give new customers general guidance before engaging with JWN’s customer service team.
Minimum order quantities (MOQs) help establish efficient production runs while maintaining the quality and consistency of every product. MOQ requirements vary based on the product type, formulation, packaging, and manufacturing process. Our team will work with you to determine the appropriate minimum order for your specific project and production goals. Each project is looked at individually and MOQ can vary when sourcing and selecting ingredients.
* Formulas with ingredients requiring sourcing could increase the MOQ.
* Formulas with ingredients requiring sourcing could increase the MOQ.
* Formulas with ingredients requiring sourcing could increase the MOQ.
* Formulas with ingredients requiring sourcing could increase the MOQ.
* Dependent on vendor MOQ.
JWN understands that bringing new products to market can be challenging for brands, so we can often offer a one-time reduced MOQ for an initial order. This lower-volume order would still need to meet the minimum blending capacity of the specified mixing equipment and provide sufficient volume to justify the sourcing, qualification, and procurement of any new ingredients.
For more complex products that require lengthy development, specialized production processes, or custom equipment tooling, higher MOQs will typically be assigned.
Smaller pilot batches are often required to confirm a product’s specifications prior to scaling up to a commercial batch size. Pilot batches are coordinated between JWN’s Product Development (R&D) and Production departments. These batches do not produce sellable finished products, and costs are determined on a case-by-case basis for each pilot batc
Lead times vary depending on formulation requirements, ingredient availability, packaging selection, and production scheduling. Once your project details have been finalized, our team will provide an estimated production timeline and keep you informed throughout each stage of the manufacturing process.
Because each project brought to JWN is unique, the lead time for developing a custom product can vary. Assuming JWN has all necessary materials in stock, the first iteration sample is typically presented to the customer within 2–6 weeks of receiving payment for development. Subsequent iterations based on customer feedback are typically prepared within 1–2 weeks.
The total development timeline depends on the number of iterations required to arrive at a customer-approved prototype, the complexity of the project, current project queue volume, and the lead time for any required vendor samples.
While some projects are more challenging than others, the JWN team will assess the feasibility of each project prior to beginning the development process. In the rare event that a project reaches the six-month mark or exceeds five iterations, the project will be deemed not feasible and development will be discontinued.
Production lead time can vary depending on processes involved, timing for production components to be received and the schedule for orders already in queue. When a brand partner submits a PO it goes through a review process to ensure the costs reflected in the PO have not increased since the point of quoting. Once confirmed, the order is entered, triggering the JWN procurement process. Concurrently, the JWN team works with the customer on the packaging layout and facilitates the printing processes. While the order is placed on a tentative production schedule, it’s not until all production components have been received, including any customer-supplied items, can JWN’s Production Coordinators slot the order into the next available production opening. Orders typically go into production within 1 – 3 weeks of all production components being released by the Quality Dept.
For all of the processes given here, the typical lead time is 12 weeks from PO to production completion. Subsequent orders for previously ordered products often have a much shorter turnaround time.
All LOTs of finished products produced at JW Nutritional undergo a rigorous review by the JWN Quality Department. Products must demonstrate, through analytical testing and document auditing, that they meet the requirements outlined in the customer-approved JWN Finished Product Specifications. Once LOTs have been confirmed to meet these specifications, a Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided to the customer.
The processes used to develop product specifications and test finished products have been thoroughly vetted by TX-DSHS, the FDA, and several third-party quality agencies. Typically, COAs are issued within 10 business days of production completion; however, timing may vary depending on the required testing, including any third-party testing requirements.
After production, while the finished products are undergoing testing, they are transferred to JWN’s Fulfillment Center to confirm final counts and prepare shipping documentation. JWN’s AR Department will generate an invoice based on the confirmed counts and send it to the customer. These processes typically take 5–10 business days. Once the order is released by both JWN’s AR and Quality Departments, it is ready to be transferred to the customer’s custody, and freight logistics can be scheduled.
To begin your manufacturing project, we’ll gather the documentation needed to ensure a smooth and efficient onboarding process. Depending on your project, this may include product specifications, formulation details, packaging requirements, labeling information, and other supporting documentation. Our team will guide you through each step to help prepare your product for production.
Please use the form below to begin the production quote process at JW Nutritional. We look forward to assisting you with your supplement manufacturing needs. For all general comments and inquiries please use the form on our contact page or call us.
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View our Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) and onboarding information
Due to constraints in our current workload we are limited in our ability to bring on new customers.
Customers looking to run products under 5,000 units or starting a new product line may not fit into our workflow. View our Minimum Order Quantity document. In those instances, we will send your information over to one of our partner manufacturers that specialize in lower minimum order quantities.
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