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Fisher Scientific
The University's Exclusive Strategic Alliance Partner for
Laboratory Equipment, Supplies, Chemicals, and Fisher Hamilton Lab Furniture
Fisher Scientific,
one of the largest laboratory products distributor and manufacturer in the country,
is the University's prime strategic contract supplier of laboratory equipment, supplies,
chemicals and lab furniture and a
Penn Marketplace participating supplier.
Fisher Scientific has dedicated sales, customer support, product specialists assigned
to the University and is committed to meeting the University's unique business
requirements. Fisher Scientific sponsors the Laboratory Products Focus Group,
Supplier Product Shows, and offers
Penn
specific product promotions through the Supplier Showcase. Fisher Scientific
also provides financial support for numerous University initiatives.
About the Contract
The Fisher Scientific strategic supplier contract, effective January 1, 2004,
is the result of a formal contract extension negotiated
in the winter of 2003. The prime laboratory products contract extension was
based on past performance, positive customer feedback, and Fisher's on-going and
consistent support of Penn's strategic business objectives. The University has
realized significant product cost savings and process efficiencies as a result of
the long term strategic business relationship with Fisher Scientific.
Ordering Information
All Fisher Scientific purchase requests must be processed via the
BEN Buys purchasing system. The Fisher Scientific
online product catalog is available in the Penn Marketplace. The University's
MasterCard Purchasing Card cannot be used for purchases from Fisher Scientific.
Product and pricing information as well as assistance with special orders is available
from any of the Fisher Scientific customer support team members listed below.
Fisher Scientific Contact Information
Fisher Scientific has an on-site Customer Service Office located within the
University of Pennsylvania Purchasing Services office at Suite 421A, 3401 Walnut Street.
The following Fisher Scientific personnel are available to assist Penn researchers
and staff with their research product requirements.
| Supplier Contact Information |
| BEN Buys Supplier #: |
51793 |
On-Site Customer Support:
Phone #:
Fax #: |
Colleen Giammarco
215-898-9186
412-249-5045 |
Sr. Sales Representative:
Phone #: |
Gary Witte
1-800-955-9999, ext. 3448 |
Sales Representative:
Phone #: |
Sarah Cromer
1-800-955-9999, ext. 2447 |
Sales Representative:
Phone #: |
Eddie DuPlessis
1-800-955-9999, ext. 6321 |
Sales Representative:
Phone #: |
Rick Graham
1-800-955-9999, ext. 199 2447 |
Sales Representative:
Phone #: |
Erica Rafter
1-800-955-9999 ext. 199 2287 |
Third Party Purchasing
Purchasing Services is collaborating with Fisher Scientific to maximize its
strategic purchasing opportunities. Fisher Scientific is the most experienced and
comprehensive provider of third party purchasing services in the research market today.
Fisher Scientific has been active in third party purchasing initiatives for over
ten years, with major customers in the pharmaceutical and industrial marketplaces.
The goal of Fisher Scientific's third party
purchasing initiative is to help Penn maximize its significant buying power
and while increasing utilization of electronic purchasing technologies.
Supplier Showcase
This new innovative internal supplier marketing program, the
Supplier Showcase,
enables participating Penn Marketplace suppliers and manufacturers to showcase
their corporate news, promote new products and services, and offer Penn specific
product promotions to all Penn faculty and staff.
Feedback
Purchasing Services encourages faculty and staff to provide
feedback on the performance of
University preferred suppliers.
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