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Excellence in Action: Setting the Standard for Our Industry

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Welcome to the Latest Newsletter
of Playing to Win!

My newsletter is designed specifically to help business owners like you grow your companies with tried & applied bits of business knowledge, all communicated in actionable, bite-sized chunks. I will share insights and advice aimed at enhancing your business operations, boosting your success, and allowing you to focus more on what truly matters. Let's work together to achieve your goals and make your endeavors a reality.

Key Points of the Newsletter

  • Achieving SOC 2, EDI, SOX, and ISO 9001 compliance demonstrates a commitment to trust, accountability, and operational excellence.
  • Pursuing standards uncommon in the supplement industry sets the company apart as a leader in innovation and quality.
  • Building a world-class organization means embedding excellence into every process and decision, driving long-term success.

Excellence in Action: Setting the Standard for Our Industry

Excellence isn’t just a word we throw around—it’s something we live by, every single day.

Take SOC 2 compliance as an example. It’s a rigorous framework for managing data to protect privacy and security. Achieving this standard demonstrates our commitment to maintaining data integrity and building trust with customers, vendors, and suppliers. It’s not just a requirement—it’s a core value.

Then there’s EDI compliance (Electronic Data Interchange), which ensures we can exchange critical data seamlessly with our partners. It eliminates inefficiencies and inaccuracies in communication, making collaboration faster and more reliable. This type of connectivity is foundational to how we do business.

We’re also working toward SOX compliance (Sarbanes-Oxley Act), a set of financial regulations ensuring accountability and transparency in operations. While it’s traditionally associated with public companies, adopting SOX principles positions us as leaders in operational integrity and governance.

Finally, there’s ISO 9001, a globally recognized certification for quality management systems. This standard reflects our commitment to consistent, high-quality processes in manufacturing—going beyond what’s typical in the supplement industry. It’s about creating products and systems that meet and exceed expectations every time.

Why does all this matter? Because it’s how we set ourselves apart. The majority of supplement companies don’t pursue these levels of compliance and operational excellence. By embedding these standards into our business, we’re redefining what it means to lead in this industry.

This isn’t about checking boxes—it’s about building a system of excellence that touches every part of our business. It’s about delivering the highest level of trust, quality, and innovation to our customers and partners.

To everyone who’s been part of this journey: thank you. Your hard work and dedication are what make these achievements possible. Together, we’re proving that excellence isn’t just a target—it’s our way of life.

If you’re looking to raise your game, let this be your reminder: true success comes from committing to excellence in everything you do. Let’s keep setting the bar higher.

Stay tuned for more insights in our next newsletter. Remember, it's the small adjustments that often make the biggest impact on your business's profitability. Here's to your continued success!

Stay driven to push your business forward,
Ryan Niddel