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Compare Quotes

When quotes come back from your suppliers, ChemCloud lets you compare them side by side in one view. No more switching between emails or copying prices into a spreadsheet.

What You Can Compare

The comparison view shows all quotes for a request, with key fields at a glance:

Selecting a Quote

Once you’ve reviewed the options, select the quote you want to proceed with. The purchase flow takes you through four steps:
  1. Check the volume — confirm the quantity is correct
  2. Review the terms — check payment and delivery terms
  3. Add the required-by date — set when you need the material, plus any comments (these flow through to the purchase order)
  4. Review and confirm — check the details and review automations, including the option to notify unsuccessful suppliers

AI-Assisted Comparison

You can also ask the AI to help with your comparison. Open the AI Chat (Cmd+K) and try:
  • “Which supplier is cheapest for this request?”
  • “Compare quotes including lead time, not just price”
  • “What have we paid for this material in the past?”
  • “Which supplier has the best on-time delivery record?”
The AI has access to your full quote history and delivery data, so it can factor in more than just the numbers on screen.

After Selection

Once you select a quote and complete the purchase:
  • A purchase order is created
  • The delivery is set up for tracking
  • Unsuccessful suppliers can be notified automatically (configurable in the final step)
  • The quote is marked as purchased and feeds into your pricing history