Supplier Products
A supplier product is the specific item a supplier sells you. It’s the link between your internal raw material and what the supplier actually provides — with their product code, their name for it, and their packaging.What’s Stored Against a Supplier Product
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Supplier Product Code | The supplier’s own code for this product |
| Supplier Product Name | The supplier’s name for the product |
| Manufacturer | Who manufactures it (may differ from the supplier) |
| Brand | Brand name, if applicable |
| INCI Name | International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients name |
| CAS Number | Chemical Abstracts Service registry number |
| Grade | Product grade |
| Physical State | Solid, liquid, powder, etc. |
| Purity | Purity percentage |
| Product Certifications | Kosher, Halal, organic, etc. |
| Pack Sizes | Available packaging options and sizes |
Documents on a Supplier Product
Documents are stored directly against the supplier product:- Specification — the supplier’s product specification
- SDS — Safety Data Sheet
- COA — Certificate of Analysis (also stored against individual deliveries)
- Certificates — Kosher, Halal, organic, or other certifications
- Other — any additional documents
How Supplier Products Link to Your Data
A supplier product is linked to your data through approved materials:- When you create an RFQ for a product, ChemCloud knows which suppliers carry it
- When a quote comes in, it’s linked to the specific supplier product
- When you order, the supplier product details flow through to the purchase order
- Documents are tracked against the supplier product for compliance
Adding a Supplier Product
You can add a supplier product:- From the supplier profile — add products to an existing supplier
- From an approved material — when setting up a new approval, add the supplier’s product details
- From a sourcing request — when a supplier responds with a new product, add it directly from the request