This guide demonstrates how to make a sourcing request on the Chem Cloud platform.
Start by identifying the material you need to source. For instance, if your bill of materials specifies propylene glycol USP, follow these steps:
Step 1: Choose Product
Enter the product name "propylene glycol USP" or your internal code in the main search bar. Select the product you want to source
Step 2: Choose Suppliers
The system will preload your approved suppliers for this product. You can select which suppliers to request a quote from.
If you want to access new sources of supply, you can also 'Source from ChemCloud network'.
Step 3: Choose type of request
There are three different types of request:
Spot Purchase: A one-off purchase of raw materials
Blanket Order: A longer term (typically 3-6 mth) commitment to draw down on stock
R&D Formulation: Discovery of new or alternative chemical formulations
Step 4: Choose pack type and quantity
Select the pack type and quantity you require
Step 5: Delivery details
Specify your delivery address and the required delivery date.
Step 6: Additional context
You can add a target price, comments and a specification attachment to help your account manager provide the best quote.
Step 7: Submit and check Send RFQ email
Click "Submit" and check that the email is being sent to the right people with the right information. You can see your account manager names. It will email each of them individually.
You can monitor the status of your requests on the platform. As your suppliers start to input quotes, either by email or directly into the ChemCloud platform, you'll see these quotes come in. You'll be able to compare them side by side, including the approved status of each of their products and how many times you've purchased them on ChemCloud.