Differences

This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.

--- iq [2013/10/17 16:07] – [Effective price] flack
+++ iq [2014/01/01 20:42] – flack
@@ Line 3: / Line 3: @@
 Instant Quote is a fully automated, customizable, online solution for screening compound selection, quote calculation, ordering and shipment tracking. It eliminates unnecessary e-mail communications. It utilizes our unique **price optimization algorithm** which calculates the **best price and fastest delivery quotes** by comparing and optimizing compound prices, supplier discounts, small order fees, delivery costs, customs duties and reformatting options. It allows the user to exclude compounds based on their effective price, and it recalculates the quote on-the-fly. Instant Quote reduces screening compound sourcing costs especially for large orders where manual optimization is not possible (many suppliers, different price schemes, delivery options, etc.). Additionally, the elimination of e-mail communication saves valuable time of scientists and procurement managers.
-If you have subscribed to one of our **[[http://mcule.com/pricing|Price Plans]]** and have access to Instant Quote, you can find all your previously saved and ordered instant quotes **[[http://mcule.com/quote/list|HERE]]**. You can go back to saved quotes and place an order before the validity time of the quote expires.
+If you have subscribed to one of our **[[https://mcule.com/pricing|Price Plans]]** and have access to Instant Quote, you can find all your previously saved and ordered instant quotes **[[https://mcule.com/quote/list|HERE]]**. You can go back to saved quotes and place an order before the validity time of the quote expires.
 ===== Generating Instant Quotes =====
-You can request Instant Quotes for single compounds and molecule collections by clicking on the orange **"Quote"** buttons, filling out the **[[quoteform|Quote form]]** and clicking on **"INSTANT QUOTE"**. The quote generation typically takes 1-2 minutes depending on the complexity of the **[[http://doc.mcule.com/doku.php?id=iq#price_optimization|price optimization]]** problem. After the calculations are finished, the best price and fastest delivery quotes are displayed. You can click on **"See details >>"** to analyze the quotes in more detail and to further optimize your purchase order by eliminating expensive compounds one by one (see **[[http://doc.mcule.com/doku.php?id=iq#effective_price|effective price]]**).
+You can request Instant Quotes for single compounds and molecule collections by clicking on the orange **"Quote"** buttons, filling out the **[[quoteform|Quote form]]** and clicking on **"INSTANT QUOTE"**. The quote generation typically takes 1-2 minutes depending on the complexity of the **[[iq#price_optimization|price optimization]]** problem. After the calculations are finished, the best price and fastest delivery quotes are displayed. You can click on **"See details >>"** to analyze the quotes in more detail and to further optimize your purchase order by eliminating expensive compounds one by one (see **[[http://doc.mcule.com/doku.php?id=iq#effective_price|effective price]]**).
 In the header of the generated Instant Quote you will find important information such as: quotation reference ID, quotation and validity date, payment terms, estimated delivery time, delivery format and Mcule contact (where PO can be sent). Below, you will find a table summarizing the contributions of compound prices and delivery costs to the total price. Please note that the shipping costs might include the procurement of compounds from various suppliers plus package consolidation. The minimization of the shipping costs is also part of the **[[http://doc.mcule.com/doku.php?id=iq#price_optimization|price optimization algorithm]]**.