A beauty brand approached Canexpol Group to transfer the production of 10 SKUs and launch the products in Rossmann stores within a tight timeframe. The project covered formula and sample development, packaging coordination, manufacturing, filling and packing, warehousing, and logistics. The initial order comprised 225,000 units with a total value of PLN 1.5 million. Following the successful first production run, the client placed another order and Canexpol Group began supplying the products on a regular basis.
Confidentiality notice: Due to the confidential nature of the partnership, the client’s brand name has not been disclosed. All figures and results presented in this case study relate to an actual completed project.
Key Results
The Situation
The client was preparing to launch a range of body care and bath products, including body lotions, body butter, gels, and shower washes. The brand was switching manufacturers, and the products were scheduled to launch in Rossmann stores.
Kamil Majak | Commercial Director Canexpol Group
“By the time the brand transferred production to Canexpol Group, deliveries to Rossmann were already behind schedule. Any further delay could have resulted in the products losing their listings. Our team had to move quickly to continue product development, prepare for production, and coordinate deliveries.” — Kamil Majak, Commercial Director Canexpol Group
Today, the client’s brand generates stable monthly revenue of more than PLN 1 million.
The Challenge
The project involved the simultaneous launch of 10 SKUs. Packaging components came from several suppliers, including companies outside Poland, which meant their availability had a direct impact on the production schedule.
Once the packaging arrived, it became clear that the filling and packing process would need to be adapted to the client’s components. With very little time available, we had to prepare the machinery, reorganise production, and still meet the agreed deadline for the first batch.
Canexpol Group’s Scope of Work
Canexpol Group was responsible for:
- developing formulas and preparing samples,
- supporting the selection and procurement of packaging,
- coordinating components from multiple suppliers,
- manufacturing cosmetic bulk products,
- adapting the filling and packing process,
- warehousing and logistics,
- supporting the market launch.
How the Transfer Was Managed
1. Preparing 10 SKUs
The project involved developing 10 SKUs in parallel. Canexpol Group created the formulas and prepared samples for body lotions, body butter, gels, and shower washes.
2. Coordinating Packaging and Adapting Production
The packaging came from several suppliers, including companies based outside Poland. Component availability affected the production preparation schedule. Once the packaging arrived, it became clear that both the machinery and the filling and packing process would need to be adapted to the client’s components.
The Canexpol Group team prepared the machinery and reorganised the workflow to ensure that the packaging process was fully compatible with the client’s packaging.
3. First Production Run and Regular Deliveries
The first production run was completed within the agreed timeframe. The client then placed another order, and Canexpol Group began making regular deliveries to Rossmann.
The Result
Within a single project, the brand transferred the production of 10 SKUs across four product categories to Canexpol Group. The initial order comprised 225,000 units with a total value of PLN 1.5 million.
Following the first production run, the client placed another order and Canexpol Group began supplying the products on a regular basis. The products were successfully launched in Rossmann stores.
For Brands Looking to Switch Manufacturers
Changing manufacturers when a Rossmann launch is already scheduled requires close coordination across formula development, packaging, manufacturing, filling and packing, and logistics. The more SKUs and suppliers involved, the more important it becomes to manage the production transfer efficiently and ensure continuity beyond the initial order.
Canexpol Group can manage the entire process—from formula and sample development to repeat production runs and regular deliveries.
Planning to Switch Manufacturers or Launch Multiple SKUs?
Canexpol Group provides contract manufacturing services for orders starting from 5,000 units per SKU. Send us the number of SKUs, expected volumes, target market, and the current status of your formulas and packaging. Based on this information, we will assess the project’s feasibility and recommend the right scope of cooperation.
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