Global Ad-Hoc Product Procurement
Purchasing products for all industry sectors from any location, city and country.
Ad-Hoc Product Pick Ups
With Assosia’s global network of associates, you are able to get samples of a competitor’s new innovative product, even if it is only available for sale on the other side of the world. We will ship it back to you within days.
- Ability to design a long-term programme or use as a standalone
- Procure products across the whole range, or just NPD
- Purchase products from specific countries/market channels/stores
- Buy products with specific criteria, including product variants, packaging, dosage, composition, ingredients, production codes and any other specifications
- Samples shipped to any location globally
- Unlimited number of products can be ordered
- Products packaged as per your requirements
- Orders tracked through online system from point of purchase to delivery
- Team of over 7,000 field associates globally
Additional Values
In addition to the standard service provided, Assosia can offer further services to help gain extra insight, including:
- POS Monitoring
- Retailer Range Reviews – purchasing products across an entire range in-store and shipping to any location for review
- Record any product/packaging defects on-shelf
- Track NPD activity
- Monitor full competitors ranges
- Samples can be tested in-house, by independent laboratories or by our field team immediately after purchase
- Obtain relevant MSDS forms for customs
- Translation of full product details can be provided if required
Dedicated Online Order-Tracking System
Access to a dedicated order tracking system, allowing you to track the progress of your order from start to finish.
- Unique log-ins for all users
- Direct updates from the field team, including courier tracking numbers
- Photographs of products, including front/back/sides giving you the ability to view and approve prior to the product being shipped
- Delivery notes available to download and print once products have been dispatched, as well as providing you with actual product cost
- Full searchable database, allowing you to track the age and price of products if ordered repeatedly
- Reorder products and build a shopping list based on previous orders
- View MSDS forms and shipping documents for customs if required
Flexibility
Our clients have the flexibility to make changes/updates to any order prior to it being purchased and shipped by our field team.
- Increase quantities up to the point of the products being shipped
- Ability to escalate urgent orders and ship products usually within 24 hours of first contact
- Several payment options available, including PO systems and credit card payments
- Search neighbouring countries if products are unavailable or ranges in-store has changed
Working with Assosia?
It’s easy – simply talk to us about your specific product procurement requirements and we will design a programme to meet your needs.
- Purchasing can commence within 24-48 hours of request
- Experienced and dedicated account management team
- Regular project reviews to discuss performance and assess program efficiency
- We’ll work in partnership to achieve your goals