Lief Labs
Lief Labs is a leading innovator in product ideation and formulation for the dietary supplement market . The company is driven by a passion for collaboration , maintains a drive to offer only the best ingredients and possesses an innovative and adaptable mindset . The business has formulated more than 1,000 products for a host of dietary supplement categories and worked with industry leaders across several industries .
Today , Lief ’ s world class supply chain operation encompasses sourcing hundreds of ingredients from a dozen countries and a quality control system that is a standout in the industry . “ The key to successful supply chain management is maintaining a consistent flow of quality ingredients without interruption that our customers can rely on ,” says Jeohvan Montoya , Lief ’ s Director of Supply Chain Management .
“ The challenges of sourcing ingredients are numerous and include weather , crop shortages , plant shutdowns and , more recently , tariffs ,” Montoya adds , “ which means we have to be prepared to buy from many countries , to buy in bulk and to warehouse it in the US .”
Just recently , there was a shortage of the herb rhodiola , an ingredient used in many supplements manufactured by Lief . However , as a result of careful sourcing , none of Lief ’ s customers experienced shortages . That ’ s because Lief sources every ingredient from at least three approved suppliers . “ Our logistics assures that our customers receive the best pricing , at the end of the day , we are value driven ,” Montoya confirms .
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