The document provides information about USFI Health & Beauty and the services they offer for product development. USFI assists with product concept and testing, strategic product development including branding and packaging design, sales and marketing support, and supply chain management. The company has decades of experience working with major beauty brands and expertise across various services.
3. Product Concept and Testing
Strategic Product Development
Sales and Marketing
Supply Chain Management
Who We Are
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5. T E S T I N G
With product concept and testing, we find out how that idea of
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yours will play in the real world. Because, to be heard amidst
all the white noise, you need a memorable concept. Heres where it
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gets real traction, with everything from rigorous testing
to workshops and thought solutions that focus on your product
concept until its ready for prime time.
P R O D U C T
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6. T E S T I N G
STRATEGIC PRODUCT CONSULTING
We deliver laser-focused product strategies, ROI
projections, roadmaps, market analysis and quantitative/qualitative
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analysis.
QUALITY PRODUCT FORMULATION
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From pragmatic ingredient knowledge, to knowing the
performance of finished product formulations, to solving cosmetic
problems, weve got you covered.
P R O D U C T
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7. T E S T I N G
SITUATION
Sales in the fine fragrance category were declining in U.S. markets
for a $2 billion global beauty brand, but numbers in the gift giving
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category were increasing.
ACTION
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After testing the idea with consumers, the concept of fragrance
gifting was born. Each bottle included a charm on the cap, and the
top of the carton doubled as a card for the customer to personalize
before giving.
RESULT
Two million units were sold globally in the first year, which equaled
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approximately $60 million in retail sales..
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9. S T R A T E G I C
The next stage of your launch strategic product development
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makes it sing across the board. We start with a bulletproof strategy
and build with essentials like quality product formulation,
smart package design, logos, brand guidelines, photo libraries,
key graphics and intellectual product protection.
D E V E L O P M E N T
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10. S T R A T E G I C
CUSTOM BRANDING SOLUTIONS
In our book, we find whats irresistible about your product, like we
would a very unique person, and create a brand culture around it.
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SMART PACKAGING AND DESIGN
We are your 360尊 packaging solution that shepherds the most
effective designs from concept to completion.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROTECTION
We navigate the waters of patents, trademarks, copyrights and
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trade secrets like seasoned guides.
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11. S T R A T E G I C
CLINICAL /CONSUMER STUDY LIAISON
We work hand-in-hand with industry-leading resources to conduct
these studies.
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REGULATORY COMPLIANCE GUIDANCE
The law wants to know about consumer perception, misbranding
and the manufacturing process. Youll want to know us first.
D E V E L O P M E N T
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13. M A R K E T I N G
Youre just wasting time if youre not connecting on an emotional
level with savvy sales and marketing.
Fortunately, we specialize in creating desire through data-
driven, award-winning creative, production and printing.
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S A L E S
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14. M A R K E T I N G
GO-TO-MARKET PLAN
COST-OF-GOODS AND PRICING
TRADITIONAL/ONLINE SALES PLAN
E-COMMERCE
SOCIAL MEDIA
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ADVERTISING
COLLATERAL
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PUBLIC RELATIONS
CALL CENTER SERVICES
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16. S U P P L Y
We bring world-class supply chain management to every aspect of
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your logistics. And whether its sold by retail or online,
we solve one of the biggest challenges to online marketers:
returns, with full RMA (Return Material Authorization)
M A N A G E M E N T
capabilities and contact support.
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17. S U P P L Y
SUPPLY CHAIN SOURCING
Were ready to manage any or every aspect of your logistics and
supply chain through a single point of accountability.
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MANUFACTURING
We develop and walk your product through all key steps in getting
a product to market.
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INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
If you have inventory that needs to be
stored, tracked, managed, packaged or shipped, we have the
experience, manpower
and facilities to do it.
ORDER FULFILLMENT
Whether its integrated program management, kitting and
assembling, or retail channel distribution, we will deliver these
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18. S U P P L Y
Cosmetics Company Needed Logistics Support
SITUATION
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M鱈a Mari炭, a product line for the Latina consumer, was in search of
a logistics and fulfillment partner to store and ship items.
ACTION
USFI performed deep analysis on the brand, and applied what we
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learned to distribute an entire line of cosmetics.
RESULT
With help from USFI, this new product line has flourished and
grown.
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20. Our extended team has worked on many projects that have
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yielded successful results Below is a sampling:
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Mary Kay Antecol Design Est辿e Lauder
Ebel Skin Care
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Sally Beauty Origins
Dr. Jason Diamond
Skin Care M鱈a Mari炭 Aramis
JCPenney Salon Vaseline Prescriptives
Dermatology
Formula
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21. Doug Ritter President
Spent 30 years with major New York ad agencies and globally
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prominent clients and companies. Brings an unusual insight to the
conceptual possibilities and hard realities of marketing today. An
expert in digital marketing and social media. Internationally cultured.
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22. Nancy Henger Vice President Health & Beauty
A founding stakeholder of USFI. Has sold major accounts, helped
create USFIs corporate structure, and established several
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departments at USFI.
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23. Lisa Cohorn Cosmetics Consultant
Spent 17 years in brand development at Mary Kay. A product
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formulation expert that has worked with Est辿e Lauder brands and
the Ebel Skin Care line. Has a combination of contacts, sales
skills, and marketing and competitive knowledge to help companies
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launch and build their brands.
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24. Barbara Barnes Creative Director
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Ms. Barnes comes to USFI after successful tenures at Temerlin
McClain and The Richards Group as an art director and creative
director. She has worked on many large brands, including
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American Airlines, ExxonMobil, NationsBank, El Chico, Tom
Thumb and Farmers Insurance, as well as La
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Quinta, JCPenney, The Home Depot, Martha Stewart and Flexjet.
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25. Robert Lyman
Director of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships
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Has worked as Internet services manager, webmaster and technology
consultant for medium to large agencies. Since 2003, has developed
strategic solutions with online, mobile and digital technologies, and led
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USFI to attain Microsoft Gold Partner Certification in 2009.
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26. Dan Zipes Director of Logistics & Fulfillment
Well-seasoned logistics and fulfillment specialist with Nestle
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Co., FoxMeyer Drug Company, Red Line Healthcare, and Home
Interiors
and Gifts. Joined USFI in April 2008. Directs all logistics and fulfillment
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functions within USFI. Degrees in Finance and Marketing from
Pace University.
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27. Definition of Client Care
Client Care
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A client is the most important person ever in this company.
A client is not dependent on us, we are dependent on them.
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A client is not an interruption of our work, they are the purpose of
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We are not doing a favor by serving them, they are doing us a
favor by giving us the opportunity to do so.
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28. USFI Core Competencies
Advertising Services
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Marketing Communications
E-Commerce Solutions
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Logistics and Supply Chain Services
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29. Divisions
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USFI has several core competencies connected to provide end-to-
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end solutions for our clients.
Twenty-eight years in business; client-facing account teams in
California, Colorado, Texas, Chicago and Virginia. Minority-owned.
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30. With USFI Health & Beauty as your partner, you can take your idea
from its humble beginnings to a product
thats ready to compete in the global marketplace.
Let us put our expertise to work for you.