Fisher Scientific Company, L.L.C. Internet Ordering

Emily J. Hamby, C.P.M., Director

Fisher Scientific, the University of Florida’s contract supplier for general laboratory apparatus, supplies, and chemicals has introduced its new Internet site, www.fishersci.com. The site has been reviewed by University Purchasing and approved for on-line order entry, using the procurement card or a blanket purchase order. These orders are subject to the same dollar limits and contract limits as any other order on the contract or card. Remember, equipment above $1500 list price is not part of the contract and must be ordered on a requisition.

The advantages to the using departments for on-line ordering using this internet site are as follows:

Contract price and product availabilityFaster order placement and material deliveryReduced errorsUndated product informationElectronic catalog

• search by Fisher catalog number
• search by product description
• search by manufacturer’s catalog number
• search by CAS number

Check on previously placed ordersCall up and print MSDS

We hope you will take advantage of this resource as it offers a more efficient means of automating the procurement process.

Ordering from Fisher Scientific is as easy as 1-2-3:

1) Go to http://www.fishersci.com

2) Select “register” and complete the requested data including your Fisher account number (allow 24-48 hours for account to be authorized to obtain contract pricing and availability)

3) Login using your username and password

You are now ready to:

Place your own orders using the “Rapid order” screenBuild your own “Hot List” for easy orderingSave an order TemplateSearch or browse the various catalogsObtain health and safety information such as MSDSGet supplier/manufacturer infoRequest literatureFind Y2K compliance informationCheck status of ordersPrint order acknowledgementReceive an email confirmation of your order

Note:Higher versions of Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer are recommended.

Questions concerning use of the internet site should be addressed to Fisher Internet Support at 1-877-885-2081, either Ron Orkis or Debbie Womeldorf.