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Fisher Scientific, electronic ordering means orders are
received from our customers by an electronic means, which
is directed into our mainframe ordering system without human
intervention. This means that the process is quicker, requires
no re-keying and is therefore more accurate. When ordering
electronically, you have access to a wealth of information
and features that makes your ordering process easier, more
efficient and more cost effective.
There are three main business models that
you can use to order electronically from Fisher Scientific.
Each model suits different business requirements and needs.
Click on the links below to find our more
about each model, and see the benefits they can bring to
your company.
- Wealth
of information
- Free
to use (bar cost of internet connection)
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Easy to implement
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- No
automated link to back office
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- No
re-keying
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Automated link to back office
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Access to all web catalogue features
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- Purchase
cost of software
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Implementation time
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IT resource requirement
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- Reduces
maverick buying
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Direct comparison of suppliers
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One system for all purchasing
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- Limited
to suppliers that can support software
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Cost of software
Implementation time
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Maintenance of catalogues
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No access to web catalogue features
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- Reduces
maverick buying
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One system for all purchasing
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Access to all web catalogue features
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- Limited
to suppliers that can support software
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Cost of software
Implementation time
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