This guide shows you how to create a product in ChemCloud to track your raw materials and manage supplier approvals.
Create the product
Navigate to Products from the main menu
Click Add Product
Enter the product details (see table below)
Click Save
Product fields
Field | Description | Why it matters |
Raw material code | Your internal code (e.g., ACE-A) | Matches your ERP for syncing |
Raw material name | The product name | Required - how you identify the product |
Annual usage | Expected yearly consumption in your Unit of Measure | Helps you to provide this information to suppliers |
UoM | Unit of measure (kg, L, etc.) | Ensures consistenency with your ERP |
Preferred Pack | Packaging type you prefer for this product (Drum, IBC, etc.) | Suppliers quote for your preferred format |
Product Type | Category (Raw Material, Packaging, Fragrance, Dye etc) | Organises your product list |
Additional options
Option | What it does | Why it matters |
Documents Required | Set which documents you require to have on file for this raw material | Marks documents as required on approvals - ensures compliance |
Target Approvals | Number of approved suppliers you are targeting | Tracks approvals per raw material in the Analytics page |
Status | Active or Inactive | Inactive products are hidden from requests |
Priority Product | Flag as priority | Appears as a filter in Analytics to help you focus on what matters |
Watchlist | Add to your watchlist | Track pricing changes for this product over time |
Sync with your ERP
If you want to sync this product with your ERP:
Select your System from the dropdown
Enter the System Product Code that matches your ERP
See our integration guides for setup instructions.
Link to ChemCloud Network
If you want to discover new suppliers for this product:
Use the search box under ChemCloud Network
Find and select a matching generic product name
This links your product to our database, making it easier to find alternative sources of supply.