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Creating R&D Superstars

Discover the essential traits and tools that define R&D Superstars—the forward thinkers and true innovators shaping the future of product development. These exceptional individuals not only formulate products to exceed customer expectations but also build strong supplier relationships and exhibit resourcefulness in problem-solving. Explore the collaboration between R&D, marketing, sales, and quality assurance to create innovative products, minimize costs, and enhance customer satisfaction. Learn how teamwork fosters a culture of growth and creativity, empowering R&D Superstars to tackle challenges and excel in their roles.

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Creating R&D Superstars

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  1. Designed for Forward Thinkers and True Innovators Creating R&D Superstars

  2. SUPERSTAR!

  3. What makes a R&D Superstar? • 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

  4. How people view R&D

  5. How they view R&D Superstars

  6. R&D Toolbag • SCC • Innovadex/Chemidex • Vendors! • Existing formulas at company • HLB Tables • Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook • Many more

  7. Need for New/Better Tools • Driven by cost reduction efforts • Identify other sources of ingredients • Database of ingredient substitutions • Best to determine during formula development phase

  8. Need for New/Better Tools II • Driven by need for more natural products • Expanded HLB tables for new emulsifiers • Resin compatibility charts (thanks MBW) • Identifying natural ingredients to replace synthetics

  9. Rethinking R&D • R&D not just the new product source • We 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

  10. R&D and Marketing • 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

  11. R&D/Marketing II • Combine perspective to develop products and markets together • Stay ahead of competitors

  12. R&D and Sales • 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

  13. R&D and QA/QC • 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

  14. R&D and Supply Chain • 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

  15. R&D and Operations • 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

  16. R&D and Operations II • R&D exposure to the mixing and filling operation creates products that sync well with company strengths

  17. R&D/Vendors • 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

  18. Take home points • 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

  19. Take Home Points II • 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!!

  20. La Fin Someone asked me if I knew any jokes about Sodium I said, “Na”

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