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The OEM/ODM Timeline: From Formula to Finished Goods

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1Overview

The OEM/ODM Timeline: From Formula to Finished Goods · 信息卡
CategoryProcess
StagesBrief → Sample → Produce → Ship
Sampling7–15 days
Production15–25 days
Total25–40 days

Knowing the timeline helps you plan launches and avoid stockouts. Here is the typical flow from first inquiry to finished goods.

2Stage 1: Brief & Quote

What to Prepare

Target audience, desired format, key actives, dose, estimated volume, and budget. A clear brief shortens everything after it.

3Stage 2: Formulation & Sampling

For ODM, a sample is pulled from the library (7–10 days). For OEM, the formula is developed and a pilot sample made (10–15 days), with taste/appearance adjustments.

4Stage 3: Production & QC

On approval, the batch is manufactured and tested — identity, assay, microbial, and heavy metals. Typically 15–25 days.

5Stage 4: Packaging & Shipping

Labeling, cartoning, and final inspection, then domestic or export shipment with the right documentation.

6Typical Durations

  • ODM (standard): 25–35 days
  • OEM (custom): 35–50 days
  • Complex / new format: 50+ days

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