Encompass Procurement Services
A One-Stop Shopping Experience and More
Encompass Procurement Services is a Fisher Scientific program that offers high-quality, full-service, and cost-effective third-party vendor aggregation, procurement, and supply chain solutions.
Encompass gives you access to more than 1.5 million products that are not typically available through laboratory distribution channels.
By providing these services, we stay committed to our company mission of enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
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- Customer Benefits
- Supplier Benefits
- FAQs
Encompass Customer Highlights
Encompass is more than just “one-stop shopping." It’s the most comprehensive third-party procurement program available in the industry.
Through Encompass, you can manage all of your laboratory product needs and eliminate the inefficiencies of submitting separate orders with hundreds of suppliers.
Reduce your product acquisition costs with help from your Fisher Scientific sales representative, Unity™ Lab Services personnel, and the Encompass team.
Look for the 
icon across our website, which identifies products fulfilled and drop-shipped by third-party suppliers.
Features and Benefits
What Sets Us Apart?
The Fisher Scientific Encompass Program is unique in the industry because of its:
- Unparalled experience and scale of business
- Breadth and depth of product and service offerings
- Integration of third-party products and the Fisher Scientific channel
- Comprehensive purchase reports
Products ordered through Encompass are always assigned regular part numbers to make it easier to re-order and prevent uncertainties and invoice discrepancies.
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, our team offers services with a special emphasis on:
- Purchasing
- Web Content Management
- Account Management
- Data Analytics and Optimization
- Expedited Shipping
- Pricing
- Product Management
- Sales Support
- Sourcing
- Supplier Business Development
- Implementation
- Inventory Control
Suppliers are integral to the Encompass program. Our network of 9,000 suppliers is constantly expanding to meet growing customer needs. For more information about how to become a supplier, contact Encompass.SupplierChannel@thermofisher.com.
Supplier Benefits
Featured Suppliers
About Encompass Preferred
Based on supplier relationships, we classify our products as Encompass or Encompass Preferred. At the Encompass Preferred level, suppliers work the closest with our team on the product offering, content, and order fulfillment. There are more than 1,000 Encompass Preferred suppliers.
Preferred Supplier List (Partial List)
Frequently Asked Questions
How can you identify an Encompass product or supplier on fishersci.com?
Products managed by Encompass Procurement Services will have either the "Encompass" or "Encompass Preferred" icon displayed on the product listing.
What is Encompass Preferred?
Encompass Preferred indicates suppliers with which the Encompass team works most closely on products and product information, and order fulfillment. There are currently more than 1,000 suppliers designated as Encompass Preferred.
What is a typical turn-around time for orders placed through Encompass?
We commit to pass your purchase order to the supplier within four business hours. Since suppliers ship directly to you, the actual delivery times depend on the supplier and product.
Is there an extra charge for Encompass services?
The price you see on fishersci.com includes any service costs — there are no additional fees. We can consolidate your purchases from thousands of suppliers, aggregate content, and dynamically add new products to our website, so you always see the latest products that are interesting to the broad spectrum of Fisher Scientific customers.
How can I check the status of my order?
Regardless of product category, order status is available on fishersci.com. Log in and choose Order Status from the My Account drop-down list. In addition, we continue to invest in system enhancements and integrations with our suppliers to bring you the most up-to-date information about your orders as possible.
To receive automated order updates, change your account settings: My Account > Update Profile > Email Preferences > Check Back Order Updates.
How do I learn more?
Contact your Fisher Scientific sales representative to find out more about the Encompass Program.