Wonder

E-Commerce Chemicals

Delivered January 20, 2020. Contributor: Tarik T.

Goals

To find examples of chemicals providers that e-commerce capabilities.

Early Findings

 ChempointOn the Chempoint website, it is possible to view the product catalogue by product line, industry, or supplier. 
The price for products is not published on the site, and the client has to request a quote by filling an online form.
Information available online for each product includes the region, package size, documents, overview, specifications, advantages, and related products.
A sample can also be requested by filling another online application. 
For each manufacturer, there is an overview, product lines, and a wealth of information about product types. 
To place an order, customers have to start by setting up an account with Chempoint, then be quoted a price for their product, and then finally they have the possibility to submit their order either by phone, email, or by logging onto the website.
 The order status can be tracked by logging onto the Order Details page on the website.
Chempoint is a subsidiary of Univar. 
The Cary CompanyIt is possible to search for products on the Cary Company website by typing keywords, SKU, or Product ID.
Products are classified by types such as Raw Materials and Specialty Chemicals, Packaging and Containers, Industrial Filtration, Spill Control, and Temperature Control.
Chemicals are further classified by function, principal, and industry. 
Information provided online on products include product specifications and packaging details.
For some products, prices can be obtained by requesting a quote online or on the phone.
For other non-chemical products, prices might be available online. 
It is also possible to request samples by filling an online form.
A "quick order" option allows the customer to make an order using the SKU.
Univar SolutionsThe Univar Solutions website allows customers to request quotes and documentation for each product.
The origin of the product is also indicated on the website, whether it is from the United States, Canada, EMEA or Latin America.
Chemicals can be seen by products types online, with a description and overview for each.
It is also possible to search for products by supplier and an overview is provided for each one. 
In addition to this public search, we scanned our proprietary research database of over 1 million sources and were unable to find any specific research reports that address your goals.

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