How to choose imported metallographic consumables from different countries, brands, and types?


For some procurement managers who lack experience in purchasing similar products, this is indeed a troublesome problem! In fact, there is a particular emphasis on purchasing imported metallographic consumables. Knowing these factors will easily solve all problems.


No matter who is the procurement manager, a product list is essential. When the laboratory requests it, without specifying the origin and brand, the procurement manager must make the following requirements to the demander.


Please provide the following four detailed information for the requester


1. Product name, quantity


2. Technical requirements: including detailed description of technical parameters


3. Budget amount of purchase cost


4. Required lead time

The above four elements are essential for purchasing metallographic consumables. The requester must provide a detailed list and submit it to the procurement manager, and none of these elements are missing.


The procurement manager selects product suppliers that meet the needs based on items 1 and 2; Confirm the shortlisted suppliers through qualification review and evaluation. Then, based on the requirements of items 3 and 4, initiate an inquiry and confirm the delivery time to the shortlisted suppliers. Through these two items, the target suppliers can be basically identified, usually 2-3.


Next is the negotiation and determination of specific payment terms, supply period, and after-sales service. After this round, the suppliers who can sign the orders have been basically determined. By this point, the procurement manager has completed most of his work.

Simply put, the process is as follows. Imported metallographic consumables, as a commonly used product in metallographic laboratories, can be selected from a domestic supplier with inventory, complete product types and models, high cost-effectiveness, and guaranteed after-sales service. For procurement managers, identifying the next preferred supplier for long-term cooperation is a once and for all task, improving work efficiency and reducing procurement costs is a very ideal work achievement.


Taking Kemai Testing Nanjing Co., Ltd. as an example, Kemai Testing specializes in the sales and technical services of high-quality and cost-effective QMAXIS metallographic consumables imported from the United States. QMAXIS metallographic consumables are renowned for their good quality and low prices. There are consumables reserve logistics bases in China, and all commonly used consumables are available in stock. There is a laboratory in Nanjing that not only provides sample preparation, but also provides more professional services such as trial use and solution solving. There is a professional application engineer technical team to provide personalized services for users. These can fully meet the above requirements, which is the supplier you want.


Therefore, choosing imported metallographic consumables requires attention, but it is very simple. Knowing these elements is super easy!