> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Blanket Orders

> Manage longer-term supply agreements with scheduled deliveries across multiple dates.

# Blanket Orders

A [blanket order](https://app.chemcloud.com.au/buyer/orders?tab_selected=open-blanket-orders) is a longer-term agreement with a supplier covering multiple deliveries over a set period. Instead of raising a new purchase order every time you need material, you agree a total volume and price upfront, then schedule deliveries as needed.

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## When to Use Blanket Orders

* **Regular materials** — products you order frequently from the same supplier
* **Price locking** — secure a price for a period, protecting against market fluctuations
* **Simplified ordering** — reduce the number of individual purchase orders you manage
* **Volume discounts** — negotiate better pricing by committing to a larger total volume

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## How Blanket Orders Work in ChemCloud

### Creating a Blanket Order

When creating a sourcing request, select **Blanket Order** as the request type. Specify the total volume and the period the agreement covers. Suppliers quote against the full volume.

Once you've selected a quote and confirmed the order, ChemCloud creates the blanket order with the agreed terms.

### Scheduling Deliveries

From the blanket order, schedule individual deliveries as you need them. Each delivery is tracked separately with its own:

* Expected delivery date
* Quantity
* Delivery status
* COA (when received)

### Tracking Progress

The blanket order view shows you:

| Field            | Description                                    |
| ---------------- | ---------------------------------------------- |
| **Total Volume** | The full quantity agreed                       |
| **Delivered**    | How much has been received so far              |
| **Remaining**    | What's left to be delivered                    |
| **Deliveries**   | List of all scheduled and completed deliveries |
| **Status**       | Active, complete, or expired                   |

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## Blanket Orders and RFQs

When you create a new RFQ for a product that has an active blanket order, ChemCloud will surface this so your team can see the existing agreement before requesting new quotes. This prevents duplicate ordering and ensures you're using agreed pricing where it exists.