Sourcing
With a dedicated team of Sourcing at NEICO who follow a rigorous supplier evaluation method before approving the manufacturing site and the products which we offer to customers. Thereby enabling us to offer our customers a wide range of specialty ingredients of consistent quality on a long term supply contract basis. Through our knowledge & network, we also offer strategic services to our customers for sourcing products which are currently not in our offering.
Who We are and What We Do
Seeking the right partnership for strategic growth.
New Product Introduction
Training Program
With vendor/supplier’s support and participation, NEICO. conducts in house training for Management, Sales, Customer Service and Technical Service Teams:
- Market Knowledge
- Basic Chemistry
- Production Process
- Applications
- Target Markets
- Sales Goals
Support from Vendor/Supplier:
- Product Literature and Samples
- Appropriate Inventory
- Competitive Price
Profile Customer by Market:
- Generate list of all possible customer leads for sales activity.
- Participate in a series of on going customer joint calls with supplier.
- Marketing as key contact during development of new line.
- On-going training to keep current with industry needs.
Our Strength
- Strong brand and established relationship in the global chemical industry at all levels.
- Optimal & well managed internal cost structure enabling us to deliver cost effective solutions to our customers.
- Customized and flexible approach towards offering solutions and services to our customers and suppliers.
- Systematic sourcing procedure for ensuring consistent supply of consistent performance products.
- Qualified, experienced and dedicated technical team for offering technical support for new business development & offering solutions.
- Wide range of specialty ingredients from one source.
Sourcing Procedures
NEICO follows stringent purchasing procedures compliant with cGMP and HARPC requirements. Our sourcing procedures ensure that our customers receive the highest quality materials and all needed documentation.
- Request initial documentation: product safety data sheets, specifications, certificates of analysis, HACCP certificates, FDA registration, ISO, HALAL, Kosher, and more.
- Purchasing team will schedule a plant visit and audit or request audit results from approved third party certifying body such as SGS, AIB, BRC, NSF, ASQ .
- Upon audit completion and acceptance of report, product samples shall be tested.
- Products shall be sent to accredited third party testing laboratory.
- Test results shall be compared against prior certificates of analysis of that product and of products from other vendors.
- Pallet quantity order up to one load is purchased on trial basis.
- Packaging material thoroughly inspected for rips, tears, defects, mislabeling.
- Pallets / skids inspected for damage, evidence of microbial growth, or discoloration.
- Supplier must demonstrate consistent high quality in the product, packaging, shipping time, and customer service for a period no shorter than 6 months to earn full supplier approval
Our Supplier Network
NEICO sources specialty ingredients from 15 countries through a well-defined selection process.
