From product to supply project
Martigane supports professional buyers with requirement definition, supplier sourcing, offer comparison and document and logistics coordination within the agreed scope. The Institute helps you structure an enquiry before commercial assessment.
Choose your product family
15 families to define grades, applications and formats. Agricultural urea is presented separately from food products.
Vegetable oils
Wholesale soybean oil: refined or degummed
Refined oil for food use and degummed oil for further processing require separate enquiries.
Uses, formats and criteria →BUYING SHEETWholesale sunflower oil: quality and B2B formats
State whether you need conventional refined or high-oleic sunflower oil, then describe the application.
Uses, formats and criteria →BUYING SHEETPalm oil: CPO, RBD and B2B sourcing
Crude, refined or fractionated palm oil: identify the exact product before requesting a quotation.
Uses, formats and criteria →BUYING SHEETWholesale olive oil: category and professional purchasing
Extra virgin, virgin or olive-pomace oil: make the category explicit in both the enquiry and lot documentation.
Uses, formats and criteria →Sugar, cereals and ingredients
Wholesale sugar: ICUMSA and international sourcing
White refined, plantation white and raw sugar meet different requirements. Start with the quality, colour specification, application and destination.
Uses, formats and criteria →BUYING SHEETWholesale rice: grade, broken percentage and packaging
Define white, parboiled or other rice by its characteristics and application, then specify the acceptable percentage of broken grains.
Uses, formats and criteria →BUYING SHEETBroken rice: sourcing for industrial applications
Broken rice can meet processing needs. First define the intended use and required quality.
Uses, formats and criteria →BUYING SHEETCereals and grains: bulk purchasing and supply
Wheat, maize and soybeans serve different supply chains and applications. Identify the material and destination market in the specification.
Uses, formats and criteria →BUYING SHEETWholesale wheat flour: industrial specifications
Select flour for its application and performance, beyond its commercial designation alone.
Uses, formats and criteria →BUYING SHEETMilk powder: WMP, SMP and industrial supply
Whole and skimmed milk powders have different compositions and uses. Specify WMP or SMP and the required process.
Uses, formats and criteria →BUYING SHEETGreen Arabica and Robusta coffee: professional sourcing
For green coffee, specify species, origin, processing method, grade and required cup profile.
Uses, formats and criteria →Frozen products and açaí
Frozen chicken: cuts and international purchasing
Whole chicken, wings, legs or other cuts: specify presentation, size and freezing method.
Uses, formats and criteria →BUYING SHEETFrozen beef: specifications and B2B purchasing
Define each beef cut by its code or a precise description, presentation and intended use.
Uses, formats and criteria →BUYING SHEETProfessional açaí: pulp, powder and sorbet
Frozen pulp, powder and sorbet are different products. Identify form, composition and application before comparing offers.
Uses, formats and criteria →A four-step purchasing process
Product, grade, use, volume and destination.
Consistent quality, packaging and delivery basis.
Documents, lot and contractual conditions.
Transport, checks and receiving facilities.
Prepare your volume purchase
Product, grade, quantity and destination: provide the information needed for a tailored proposal.
Commodity buyer guides
Commodity sourcing: from requirement to offer
Structure a commodity purchase with Martigane: specifications, supplier selection, offer comparison and document checks.
Explore →BUYING GUIDEPackaging: bags, big bags, bulk and containers
Compare bags, big bags, flexitanks, IBCs and refrigerated transport for commodity purchases suited to the product and receiving site.
Explore →BUYING GUIDEMaritime logistics and Incoterms for commodities
Prepare commodity transport: named place, FCA, FOB, CFR, CIF, documents and receiving coordination.
Explore →BUYING GUIDEExport quality: specifications, analyses and traceability
Prepare commodity specifications: measurable parameters, lot analyses, traceability and importing-market requirements.
Explore →BUYING GUIDEIndustrial sourcing and recurring purchases
Define spot or recurring supply: volumes, consistent quality, scheduling and receiving requirements for professional buyers.
Explore →Questions before requesting a quotation
What volumes can be assessed?
State quantity in tonnes, pallets or containers and intended frequency. Feasible minimums, loading and availability will be confirmed in the proposal.
Are prices and lead times fixed?
No. An offer depends on product, grade, origin, volume, packaging and logistics route. Request its validity period and loading windows.
What information should I provide first?
Start with required specifications, purchasing company, volume, country and delivery point. Add documents or certifications required for your market and application.
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