Supply Chain Strategy for Givescent

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Augment and employ effective supply chain management to develop cost-effective, prompt, reliable production, inventory, location, transportation, and information strategies to promote GIVESCENT’s profitable presence in the wellness industry as an organic and natural personal care business focusing on fragrance and body scrub products while remaining a responsible community partner.

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ABOUT THE COMPANY, CSR, PRODUCTS

INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

CORE COMPETENCY COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES

SOURCING AND SELECTED SUPPLIER (BODY SCRUB)

WELLNESS INDUSTRY AND ORGANIC AND NATURAL PERSONAL CARE MARKET PENETRATION

QUALITY MANAGEMENT

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

INFORMATION TECH-PACK

CUSTOMER PERSONA

SUPPLIER PURCHASE ORDER

OMNICHANNEL SELLING

SELECTED RETAILERS AND PO

EXTERNAL ANALYSIS (PESTS)

DC, WAREHOUSING, DISTRIBUTION AND TRANSPORTATION STRATEGY

COSTING PRODUCTION PLANNING AND DEMAND FORECASTING

PACKAGING AND LABELING

RETURNS MANAGEMENT EXPANSION PLAN AND GOALS

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ESTABLISHED IN 2011 NEW YORK ROOTS; LOS ANGELES OPERATIONS WOMEN-OWNED NATURAL FRAGRANCE AND SKINCARE BUSINESS COMPANY CULTURE: WELLTHY LIVING AND A GIVING SPIRIT GLOBAL CUSTOMERS $1 MILLION ANNUAL REVENUE FROM FRAGRANCE SALES 4


Charities that support women worldwide ● ● ● ● ●

EMPOWERMENT CRISIS AND POVERTY STABILITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY $2.45 PER BOTTLE 429,000 WOMEN

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Manufacturing of naturally derived products reduces pollution by decreasing reliance on petroleum-based products Avoid obsolescence of natural raw material through real-time demand replenishment and accurate forecasting Select eco-friendly full supplier No animal testing Recycled packaging Recyclable components/consumer partnership Ground transportation safety and fuel efficiency (reduce emissions) Monitoring compliance with federal and state labor laws Enforce GS Compliance Policy and conduct midline and pre-production final quality inspections

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Experts in minimal essential, organic and natural oil combinations Almost identical raw materials in both fragrance and body scrub products â—? supplier core competency consistency â—? opportunity for future supply chain consolidation A part of growing wellness industry Strong CSR that connects to target customers

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FRAGRANCE (5 ml/.017 oz.; .17 ml/.005 oz.)

BODY SCRUB (8 oz./335 g.; 3 oz./85 g.)

Essential Oils: ● Bergamot ● Mint ● Lemon ● Orange ● Amber ● Vanilla

Organic Raw Sugar Various Essential Oils Organic Fractionated Coconut Oil or Natural Sweet Almond oil Parfum Oil

Organic Fractionated Coconut Oil or Natural Sweet Almond oil Parfum oil GIVESCENT is free of alcohol, formaldehyde, parabens, phthalates and sulfates.

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GIVESCENT - .00025%

Trillion Dollar Industry Beauty and Anti-Aging - $999b GIVESCENT NET WORTH - $2.5m Healthy Eating - $648b Fitness, Mind-Body - $542b Spa - $99b

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The global organic personal care market is expected to reach $25.11 billion by 2025; 8-10% per year growth Approval by the USDA and FDA for the use of organic products in various personal care products is fueling the industry growth Technological innovations have created cost-effective product lines Fragmented industry with numerous players; small companies in North America and Europe are competitive particularly domestically North America and Europe top markets in revenue for organic personal care; e-commerce is a strong channel Globally, skin care will be the no. 1 personal care category between 2014-2025; cosmetics no. 4 Body scrub is a top 5 category in skin care; fragrances are 10% of cosmetics

Millennials are the largest demographic for skin care spend

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100% PURE

AradĂŠ Beauty

Herbivore Botanicals

Organic & Natural Skincare All-Natural, toxin-free, paraben-free, sulfate-free Eco-Friendly Recyclable and reusable packaging Ethical Vegan, cruelty-free, made in USA

Organic & Natural Skincare 96% natural ingredients, soap-free, paraben-free, sulfate-free Eco-Friendly Socially sustainable, follow social, ethical, and scientific guidelines Ethical Cruelty-free

Organic & Natural Skincare All-natural, non-toxic, paraben-free, sulfate-free, organic Eco-Friendly GMO-free soy wax, recyclable & reusable packaging, food grade Ethical Cruelty-free, made in small batches in USA

Price Range | $35 - $70

Price Range | $16 - $88

Fragrance: No Body Scrub: Yes Oils: Yes

Fragrance: No Body Scrub: No (face scrub: yes) Oils: Yes (Elixers) 12

Price Range | $15 - $55 Fragrance: No Body Scrub: Yes Oils: No


Indie Lee

Little Barn Apothecary

True Botanical

Natural & Organic All-natural, non-toxic, paraben-free, sulfate-free, organic Eco-Friendly Sustainably sourced & produced Ethical Cruelty-free

Natural & Organic Skincare All-natural, Certified Organic Eco-Friendly Certified Organic, wild harvested Ethical Cruelty-free, made in small batches in USA

Natural & Organic Skincare All-natural, paraben-free Eco-Friendly Organic Ethical Cruelty-free, made in California

Price Range | $28 - $130

Price Range | $16 - $78

Fragrance: No Body Scrub: Yes Oils: Yes

Fragrance: No Body Scrub: No Oils: Yes

Fragrance: No Body Scrub: Yes Oils: Yes

Price Range | $40 - $375

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SHE IS A MILLENNIAL WHO SPENDS APPROX. 50% OF HHI ON LUXURIES BUT IS NOT OVERLY IMPRESSED WITH HIGH PROFILE LABELS SHE IS AN INFORMED CONSUMER SHE FINDS HAPPINESS IN NATURAL AROMAS SHE READS FITNESS and SHAPE MAGAZINES SHE ENJOYS PURE BARRE CLASSES SHE MAINTAINS REGULAR SPA APPOINTMENTS SHE PRACTICES YOGA AND MEDITATION SHE EATS CLEAN AND ORGANIC FOODS SHE IS COMMITTED TO WOMEN’S CAUSES AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY 14


Company Website 75% of Total Product Limited Edition Product Gift Sets

Wholesale to Retailers 25% of Total Product Fitness and Yoga Studios* Resorts and Spas* Apparel Boutiques Cosmetic Stores General Retail Boutiques 15


U.S. MACRO-ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS POLITICAL T-TIP - European market, relations with Mexico, NAFTA - export to Mexico and Canada; trade negotiations with U.K.; instability of U.S. Executive Branch

SOCIAL

SUSTAINABILITY

Rise in demand for STEM employment and labor; growing interest in wellness culture

ECONOMIC Low inflation rate, fairly steady employment rate, highly industrialized country, agriculture country, tax origin and destination states; weakening $

Millennials interest in sustainability; federal and state workplace regulations; federal emission standard; repeal of federal pro-environmental policies

TECHNOLOGY Silicon Valley prominence; innovations for e-commerce sales; innovation in production of personal care products; full eco-friendly personal care suppliers

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$125k max. total growth investment based on estimated net worth of $2.5m $10-$15 per unit cost including: ● ● ● ● ● ●

Raw Materials (Natural and Organic) Primary Packaging and 3 in. Tbsp. Spoon Tool Adhesive Labels, Seals, Shrink Wrap Secondary Recycled Paper Packaging Packout Components, Tissue, Bubble Wrap Customized Formula Development ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Inbound Logistics from Supplier Outbound Logistics for Distribution Labor Amortized DC Buildout Insurance Inventory Technology (VMI, EDI) Outsourcing Demand Forecasting Storage Facility Inspection Travel and Other Admin. 17 Costs


SIGNATURE SCENT


SIGNATURE SCENT

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Eight (8) general scrub assortments with 8 SKUs (8 oz./3 oz.) ● Signature, Green, Orange, Azure ● 8 oz. - $42 ● 3 oz. - $29

Approx. nine (9) months for custom formula; generally, six (6) to eight (8) week lead time; execute exclusive formula agreement

Four (4) assortments of limited edition heart with 4 SKUs (8 oz.) ● Signature, Green, Orange, Azure ● $50

Twelve (12) gift set assortments with 12 SKUs ● Signature, Green, Orange, Azure ● Fragrance 5 ml, 8 oz. scrub and 3 oz. scrub $115 ● Fragrance 5 ml and 8 oz. scrub - $85 ● Fragrance 5 ml and 3 oz. scrub - $75

Fragrance production will replenish in accordance with current inventory management strategy for the approx. $20k units sold at $49 per unit annually but with the 20 increase needed for gift set assortment demand


Outsourcing initial demand forecasting General peak selling seasons for fragrance - winter holidays, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day (also daily product for most fragrance consumers) General peak selling seasons for 8 oz. body scrub - winter holidays, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, late Spring and Summer to exfoliate dry winter skin Peak selling season for 3 oz. scrub - late Fall and late Spring for North American and European holiday travel seasons Replenishment based on real time sales from VMI With weekly usage, the 8 oz. body scrub is expected to last approximately four (4) months

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Selected Scrub Supplier: Essential Wholesale Labs (MRP and JIT) ● Focus on establishing consistency and stability Maintain current fragrance supplier(s) ● Proven record Total Initial Scrub Order: 8746 units for individual unit sales and gift sets MOQ Retailer: 108 units Safety Inventory Level (monthly): 625 units (3 oz.) | 625 units (8 oz.) NetSuite Cloud VMI implementation and outsource EDI to manage multiple suppliers and global omnichannel selling ● Automatic, rapid replenishment is the goal First First Launch Plan: ● Supplier negotiations and formula customization late Fall 2017 ● Supplier order early to mid-Spring 2018 ● Retail orders starting late Winter/early Spring 2018 ● Product will be available for distribution late Spring 2018 ● Lower volume of replenishment inventory anticipated for Fall 2018 distribution Higher inventory levels necessary for rapid response to demand in peak seasons

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15-18 units per scrub assortment per container box Six (6) to Eight (8) week lead time

Retailers

Units per Location

Total Units

West Coast

3

125

375

East Coast

6

125

750

Southwest

1

125

125

Total

10

1250

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Size

Direct to Consumer

Tube (3 oz.)

3,375

Jar (8 oz.)

3,371

Heartshaped (8 oz.)

750 7496

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GIVESCENT distribution center and storage Los Angeles, CA

Essentials Wholesales & Labs Portland, OR

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Portland, Oregon

2000

No minimum order

$8.7M Annual Rev.

Custom formulation

0% sales tax rate Low D&B Risk

Essential oil core competency

Available Package Assortment Naturally derived and organic custom solutions

FDA Registered > 40,000 sq. ft. facility including storage Sustainability CSR

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Assurance Policy Providing body scrubs composed of organic and naturally scented essential oils and raw sugar while maintaining business, and encouraging consumer, eco-friendly practices

Hard QM (work with supplier) Testing: ● Toxicology ● Micro ● Stability - 24 mo./12 mo. ● Safety ● Performance Quality Inspections (midline and pre-production final) and Compliance Inspections ● Recyclable Material (CSR) ● Anti-Cruelty (CSR) ● USDA, FDA, FTC Compliance (CSR) Keep test results and inspection reports Use third-party verifiers (dermatology)

Soft QM (work with marketing) Assess and Respond to Customer Reviews ● Ex.: Dry skin; difficulty recycling; wood spoons kill trees; packaging layers not eco-friendly ● Create feedback portal on website (clear ethical transparency) ● Analyze social media comments at different temporal intervals

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Composition: ● Raw sugar; essential oils; fractionated coconut oil (or sweet almond oil); parfum oil. ● No alcohol, formaldehyde, parabens, phthalates and sulfates. ● Cruelty free. Distributed by GIVESCENT and Made in the U.S.A. Directions: Apply to skin lightly with spoon; rub and rinse away exfoliated skin. Protect skin from sun after use. First use in small area to test for reaction. Best when used within 12 months once opened. Wash the spoon in warm soapy water fairly quickly after use and pat with towel and air dry without soaking. Warnings: Avoid use in sensitive areas and near eyes. If contact with sensitive areas or eyes occurs, wash thoroughly with water. Keep out of reach of children. Seek immediate medical attention and/or contact local poison control if swallowed and for adverse skin reactions. Website: www.givescent.com

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$42

Distributed by GIVESCENT

$50 Jar Bottom - Standard

Top View of Lid

Manufactured for GIVESCENT

Jar Bottom - Heart Lid 29


Composition: bergamot, lemon and mint essential oils; raw sugar; fractionated coconut oil; parfum oil. No alcohol, formaldehyde, parabens, phthalates and sulfates. Cruelty free. Directions: Apply to skin lightly with spoon; rub and rinse away exfoliated skin. Protect skin from sun after use. Best used within 12 months once opened. First use in small area to test for reaction. Best when used within 12 months once opened. Wash the spoon in warm soapy water fairly quickly after use and pat with towel and air dry without soaking. Caution: Avoid use in sensitive areas and near eyes. If contact with sensitive areas or eyes occurs, wash thoroughly with water. Keep out of reach of children. Seek immediate medical attention and/or contact local poison control if swallowed and for adverse skin reactions. www.givescent.com | Made in the U.S.A. | Recycle

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Internal seal to prevent contamination and leakage Plastic primary container (recyclable if clean) Shrink wrap primary packaging Secondary external recycled paper box packaging with inspirational message (CSR) Secondary packaging wrapped in light blue tissue paper and held together with a GIVESCENT sticker 3/4= 7,496 units Direct to Consumer warning

1/4= 1,250 units split among Retailers 31


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Tissue paper wrapping with sticker closure on outside of secondary packaging boxes in addition to eco-friendly bubble wrap made from recycled polythene Secondary Packaging Size ● 8 oz. Box - 4 x 4 x 2.5 in. ● 3 oz. Box - 3 x 2 x 2 in. Container Packaging Size ● 8 x 8 x 8 in. Container Package - Retailer Order 32 units in a box at 11 lbs ea. ● 16 units - 3 oz. | 3 lbs. ● 16 units - 8 oz. | 8 lbs.

GS Container Size & Weight 8 x 8 x 8 in. | 11 lbs. 33


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SIGNATURE SCENT

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TOPICS: Respect of Government and the Law Respect in the Workplace Respect in the Global Marketplace Respect in Society and Communities Sustainable Development and GIVESCENT

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Supplier Ordering Process ●

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Entire initial order of 8746k from a single supplier (Essential Wholesale Labs) ○ Product Consistency ○ No Minimal Order Payment Option: Credit Card or Wire Transfer Expect to make advance deposit to supplier (50%) Expect to pay balance 30 days after purchase date (Net 30) Includes 1200 units for safety inventory Compliance Policy is an addendum

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Larger distribution to fitness and spa retailers; more intuitive add-on purchases Financially stable retailers Long-standing partnerships with GS Strong sales performance of GS fragrance; knowledgeable wellness and personal care salesforce

Kula Yoga, YC

Retailers that do not carry product directly competitive with GS fragrances and body scrub Locations with strong demand for GS product

Spa, So. Cal.

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Retail Ordering Process ● ● ● ● ●

Payment Options - Wire Transfer or Open Account Minimize Financial Risk - Net 30 Deposit may be required PO execution initiates payment transaction PO receipt with GS acceptance signature sent to retailer upon payment transaction NDA re body scrub required as part of the order process (no disclosure before launch) Train retailers about GS products 39


Production: 125 Units Lead Time: 1 - 2 weeks DC Delivery Time: 2-3 weeks

Activity

Minimum Days

Maximum Days

Production Time 37.5 Labor Hrs

5

7

Package Order

1

2

Processing

1

2

Shipment to DC

1

2

DC to LA Wholesaler

2

4

Delivery Time

10 days

17 days

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Amortized DC office/lab build out for admin. functions and limited QM Receive shipments from fragrance and body scrub supplier Minimal raw materials and components Package and ship gift sets Five (5) employees and growing

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WAREHOUSING AND DC RENOVATION

Temperature control storage for preservation Security Enhancements GS insurance to cover finished products and other assets Distance between warehouse and distribution center: 2.1 miles and fuel used per trip: $0.38 42


Inbound logistics to GS from Supplier and Outbound logistics from GS or Supplier to West Coast Retailers Modes: ● Union Pacific Railway ● Less-than-truckload (LTL) Trucking Distance from Essentials Wholesales to GS Los Angeles DC and Warehouse: ● 965 miles ● Rail: 2-3 days Los Angeles DC to Monterrey, Mexico (industrial city) ● Rail: LA - Laredo, TX ● LTL: 143 miles ● Cost of Fuel and Driver - $110.59

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U.S.’s largest delivery networks Responsive for small business e-commerce GS gets fragrance to U.S. customers within 3 days of order Shipping consolidation - DHL, FedEx Free shipping kits Pickups can be scheduled Boxes can be ordered Labels can be printed Requires low number of GS employees

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Retailer Location ●

Southwest: Texas

Northeast: Massachusetts, New York Ground LTL

Rail ● ●

Union Pacific - Chicago, Fort Worth CSX Rail - Chicago, New York

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Water Transport LCL - Europe ● ●

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1-2 days after rail | $17-$58 8in. x 8in. x 8in. Rail Alternative: ○ Chicago LTL - $437.29

21-29 days after rail $19.6-$30.18 per box 8in. x 8in. x 8in.


Will occur after Essential Wholesale Labs’ results are consistent and up to GS quality standards Direct, faster delivery to retailers and ultimate consumers Sales tax benefit for tax destination state customers Decreased carrying costs especially for larger volume orders

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Local LA universal waste recycle supplier to handle returns to decrease carrying costs and improper handling of potentially contaminated product Goal: Disposal that meets compliance standards, is cost effective and will offer liability protection

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Request and obtain authorization for 5% of $2.5m net worth for expansion activities = $125,000 (expected need $110,000) Integrate supply chain for fragrance and body scrub product assortments Install and utilize VMI and EDI to develop automatic replenishment system for body scrub and fragrances Maximize capacity of DC office/lab buildout and storage facility Establish reliable partnerships with all suppliers - fragrance, body scrub and returns management Assess return on investment of scrub assortments including limited edition product as well as gift sets Rise as the premiere natural, organic fragrance and body scrub company - growth by $1.5m in annual revenue from body scrub and fragrance sales within 2 to 4 years

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Addendum 8 oz. Full Costing

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Addendum 3 oz. Full Costing

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