Top 5 Questions You Should Ask When Considering Contract Fermentation Suppliers
A successful microbial product commercialization rests on many different variables. One major component in the success equation is the role of the contract fermentation manufacturer. The manufacturing, R&D, and operational decisions they make will affect your business; it is up to you to choose the contract fermentation supplier that best fits your needs and commercialization plans.
Over the years I have seen the wrong choice in suppliers create anywhere from a one-two year delay in development to putting a company out of business. The damage can be far more substantial than one may initially realize. In order to prevent this type of damage a good place to start is asking the right questions.