Materials Receiving

In the fast-paced and detail-oriented world of contract manufacturing, the process of ingredient and packaging materials receiving is crucial to the success of the final product. At Natural Alternatives International, Inc. (NAI), we prioritize accuracy and quality from the very first step.

Our approach to handling ingredients and packaging components is a critical element of our commitment to excellence. This process involves a series of carefully designed steps, ensuring that everything we receive meets our stringent standards, which is required for the superior quality of our dietary supplements.

What Are the Steps for the Ingredient and Packaging Receiving Process?

At NAI, we follow a meticulous and structured material receiving process to ensure the integrity and quality of our products. Each step is vital, from the arrival of materials to their incorporation into our inventory. Our process includes:

• Proper Documentation: Ensuring all materials arrive with the necessary paperwork, including identity, expiration dates, certifications, and quantity.
• Receiving and Unloading: Careful handling of materials from delivery vehicles, with inspections to prevent cross-contamination.
• Inventory Count: Accurate counting of materials to confirm quantities match purchase orders.
• Incoming Inspection: Quality Control testing to verify material quality and specifications.
• Inventory Storage: Storing materials in designated locations within our temperature-controlled warehouse.
• Warehouse Management System Introduction: Labeling materials with unique identifier codes and lot numbers and managing the material in our ERP system.
• Tracking Inventory Metrics: Monitoring inventory levels to align with production schedules.

Each of these steps plays a critical role in maintaining the high standards of quality and safety that NAI is known for in the dietary supplement manufacturing industry.

What Are 7 Guidelines for Efficient Material Receiving Procedures?

To optimize the efficiency and accuracy of our material receiving procedures, NAI adheres to a comprehensive set of guidelines. These practices are fundamental in upholding our high standards in contract manufacturing:

• Optimize Your Receiving Space: We focus on maximizing the layout and flow of our receiving area to enhance operational efficiency.
• Keep Your Receiving Space Clean and Organized: A tidy and well-organized space is crucial to streamline the receiving process and reduce errors.
• Real-Time Inventory Tracking Technology: We employ an ERP system for accurate and immediate tracking of inventory levels.
• Unload Quickly and Safely: Rapid yet safe unloading of materials is achieved through well-defined procedures and trained personnel.
• Always Monitor Quality Control: Rigorous quality checks are conducted to maintain our commitment to high standards in every product.
• Always Verify The Materials You Receive: We ensure all received goods are thoroughly verified against purchase orders and specifications.
• Testing Processes To Become Efficient, Accurate And Reliable: Continual review and refinement of our testing processes ensure efficiency, accuracy and reliability.

In addition to our core material receiving procedures, NAI implements several other critical practices to ensure the highest standards in our contract manufacturing process. Embracing a “just-in-time” manufacturing approach, we align material procurement with production schedules, enhancing our inventory management efficiency. Furthermore, our adherence to stringent labeling and holding practices under FDA 21 CFR part 111 guidelines is a testament to our commitment to prevent any material errors, contamination, or deterioration, further solidifying our reputation for quality in the dietary supplement industry.

By following these guidelines, NAI ensures material receiving, and storage is conducted with, accuracy, and efficiency, reflecting our unwavering commitment to excellence in the dietary supplement industry.

What Is the Most Reliable Source for Supplement Manufacturing?

NAI proudly stands at the forefront of the dietary supplement industry, backed by certifications from globally recognized organizations.

Our facilities are Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) inspected and certified. The Therapeutic Goods Administration of Australia (TGA) sets stringent standards and conducts comprehensive testing, reinforcing our commitment to meet international quality standards. Because our facilities are registered with the FDA, NAI’s operations meet current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) as outlined in 21 CFR part 111 to ensure consistent quality and safety in our products. NAI was also the first contract manufacturer to be certified by the Supplement Safety and Compliance Initiative (SSCI) a dietary supplement industry initiative to support and recognize supplement safety and compliance from harvest to retailer shelf. Additionally, our facilities and customer products have been certified by Health Canada, NSF, and NSF Sport.

With certifications from these esteemed organizations, along with many others, NAI exemplifies a gold standard in supplement manufacturing. Our facilities, encompassing nearly 100,000 sqft. of storage space, with significant portions dedicated to temperature and humidity control and DSHEA compliance, further underscore our capacity to deliver reliable and high-quality supplements. By choosing NAI, clients are assured of partnering with a manufacturer whose credentials and facilities reflect the highest standards in the industry.