Services
Austin Chemical Company, Inc., provides sourcing and procurement, CMC solutions, supply chain management, consulting services, distribution services and logistical services.
Austin is a total business resource.
Austin Chemical Company, Inc. provides distribution logistical services for foreign manufacturers, which encompass importing, storage, shipping, invoicing, and payment collection. The customer's ability to draw upon a continuous supply source helps to establish a manufacturer's presence within the marketplace through our services.
In Addition to its core business activity of Sales/ Marketing/ Distribution, Austin is now offering its 30+ years of experience to those companies that only need the "distribution" part of our activity.
Sourcing & Procurement
Overview
- Fixed monthly fee (based upon estimated number of inquiries) plus all additional costs (i.e.: material, shipping, import, delivery)
- Minimum period of 12 months with termination without cause upon 90 days notice
- Monthly fee payable at start of each month. Itemized additional costs (materials, clearance, etc) to be invoiced at month end
- Dedicated personnel and systems – electronic form based for worldwide access
- Confidential Sourcing based on Customer’s preference
- Austin responsible for Hazmat compliance, shipping, import, logistics and delivery
- Austin will provide the best source(s) specific to quality, availability and price
- Inquiries to be processed within 24 hours of receipt
- Response time for commercial items:
- 5 days - US, Europe and Japan
- 5-10 days - Southeast Asia
- Advise non-commercially available items: 48 hours
- Austin, through our partner network, shall attempt to develop custom sources for products not offered commercially
- Custom synthesis: Possible sources identified within 5 days
- Customers to advise purchase decision for ordering / updating of suppliers
- Customers to provide periodic updates on the status of the projects for updating of suppliers
Austin Offers
- Over 30 years of sourcing experience
- Database of over 100,000 compounds
- Global network (USA, Asia, Europe, Japan)
- Access to diverse manufacturing capabilities
- Due diligence by global personnel
- Onsite personnel in Asia
- Dedicated sourcing personnel
- Proven systems in place
- Supply chain management including HazMat and Logistics
- Dedicated customer service to support needs
Sourcing and Procurement Deliverables
- Pricing
- Availability
- Specifications
- Manufacturer information – name, supply capabilities, etc
- Procurement services
- Custom clearance
- Duty payment
- Delivery
- Logistics support
- HazMat support
Global Logistics Overview
Austin provides logistical support services to its customers and suppliers by moving products globally to support internal and external needs. Austin will broker delivery of raw materials and value-added products to and from the US and SouthEast Asia.
- Fee structure based on value or volume of products
- Focused to meeting our customers’ and suppliers’ requirements and expectations
- Singular point of contact for orders - one phone call
- Freight consolidation and optimization
- FCL and LTL capability
- Interstate, intrastate, and international distribution capabilities
- Extensive relationships with brokers, shippers, freight forwarders, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Hazardous material handling certification / DOT & UN compliance
- JIT inventory management
Global Logistics - China and India Overview
- Staff of five in Shanghai (20 years); one in Chennai (9 years); one in Korea
- Region-specific knowledge of products, providers, and service industries
- Site and Quality Systems prequalification / supplier due diligence
- CRO/CMO manufacturers with known capabilities
- Emerging technology provider assessment
- Knowledge of local customs
- Supply Chain Management
- Hosting of customer visits
- Factory visits
- Materials Hazard classification
- Packaging selection
- Export logistics
- Raw material importation
- Discovery material export
- Typical timeline is 10 days from consolidation of products to clearance in the US
- Austin MSDS preparation and submission to authorities for Hazmat classification
- Packaging in accordance with international transportation regulations
- Preparation of commercial invoice reflecting full value of products and submission to Chinese customs for export clearance
Distribution Services Overview
Austin Chemical Company, Inc. provides distribution services for foreign manufacturers, which encompass import/export, storage, shipping, invoicing, and payment collection. The customer's ability to draw upon a continuous supply source helps to establish a manufacturer's presence within the marketplace through our services. Austin is now offering its 30+ years of experience to those companies that only need the "distribution" part of our activity.
- Serving the Health Sciences and Chemical Industries for over 30+ years
- Fee structure based on volume or value of products
- Focus to meeting our suppliers’ or customers’ requirements and expectations
- Singular point of contact for orders - one phone call
- Optional sales and marketing support services
- Optional invoicing and collection services
Warehousing
- Locations in Illinois and New Jersey
- Pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and food grade ingredients
- Specialty handling of hazardous materials
- Separate secure storage of chemical and hazardous materials
Distribution Packaging
- Labeling
- Bar coding
- Palletizing
- Shrink wrapping
- Lot management
- Lot specific shipments
Market Investigation Services
Austin provides detailed product and service market analysis (North America/United States) information. Investigation can be expanded to markets outside of the United States.
- Fee structure based on scope of investigation
- Market entry program development services
- Singular point of contact
- Optional sales and marketing support services
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