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Quartzy
4.6
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Digital lab management program for R&D organizations

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Quartzy product overview

Price starts from

159

Per month

Other

What is Quartzy?

Quartzy is a cloud-based lab productivity and management software for businesses involved in scientific research and development. It involves an eProcurement interface that enables scientists, lab managers, researchers, and R&D organizations to automate inventory management and ordering workflows.

Key benefits of using Quartzy

*Setup your Inventory: Quartzy makes it easy for everyone to know what supplies are available and where to find them.

*Customize your request flow: Centralize how you manage supply requests. We make it easy for scientists to ask for the supplies they need, and for lab managers to approve and respond, all in one place.

*Shop millions of items directly from The Quartzy Shop:
With up-to-date inventory and transparent tracking, Quartzy a provides best-in-class reliable buying experience

*Achieve the connected lab: Connect, automate and accelerate all of your lab management processes with a host of integrations that eliminate manual tasks and keep your team focused on reaching that eureka moment faster.

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
Android
iPhone/iPad

Support options

Chat
Knowledge Base
Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Phone Support

Training options

Webinars
Documentation
Live Online
Videos

Quartzy pricing information

Value for money

4.7

/5

270

Starting from

159

Per month

Other

Pricing options

Free plan
Subscription
Free trial
Pricing range

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Quartzy features

Functionality

4.4

/5

270

Total features

32

4 categories

Most valued features by users

Reporting & Statistics
Activity Dashboard
Alerts/Notifications
Workflow Management
Customizable Reports
API
Access Controls/Permissions
Activity Tracking

Quartzy users reviews

Overall Rating

4.6

/5

270

Positive reviews

Rating breakdown
  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend9.2/10
Rating distribution

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Pros
It's a good way to keep track of our lab materials, the price we paid, and when we last ordered them. It has a good catalog of items and we can often save money by ordering through Quartzy.
The customer service is like none other! they are so responsive and helps to resolve any issues as soon as possible.
Ability to track spending by project is great and ability to turn this information into data files is really helpful.
Cons
Quartzy does not connect to our ERP, so we have to do a lot of manual work. The import template is awful because it doesn't match the request button, so I still get stuck doing manual entry work.
The biggest problem we face is a lack of transparency regarding backorders and shipping delays.
Nothing is difficult about the software. I don’t like the extra handling charges and I can find cheaper options sometimes through my university’s system.

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Desiree B.

Research Associate

Research, 1,001-5,000 employees

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Quartzy works!

Reviewed 10 months ago

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Matt K.

Graduate Student

Research, 11-50 employees

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Great for organizing and keeoing tabs on Orders

Reviewed 3 years ago

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Johnny F.

Primary/Secondary Education, 1,001-5,000 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Ease of use
  • Features
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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Quartzy made my job easier AND saves my labs thousands per year.

Reviewed 3 years ago

We solved most of the standard issues laboratories have under other supply chain management systems: Inventory control, best possible pricing, lack of or slow customer service from vendors, requisitions from the technician/primary investigator, expiration date control, etc etc etc. And that was in addition to savings of over 10,000 USD per year from our budget. The customer support is excellent. The days wasted on the phone trying to track down the status of an order are a thing of the past. Backorders, substitutions, returns and exchanges are all one click or in-app message away.

Pros

Complete control of all inventory items is fully customizable. all of the time and paper wasted in our previous supply chain has been eliminated. Fully functional on any web capable device, anytime, anywhere. Free upload service for prior inventory and purchase request forms by Quartzy saved me hundreds of hours of work As a vendor prices are beyond competitive and the customer support should be the standard for all industry.

Cons

The only complaint I have at this time is that the access/supply chain tabs are fixed. This is not a huge issue, but I would like to be able to add a "Processing" tab and additional approval tabs to better fit our system.

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Hilary W.

Biotechnology, 11-50 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Easy, free way to track purchases

Reviewed 3 years ago

My overall experience with Quartzy after more than four years is excellent. They are quick to respond to queries and we are only getting value. Quartzy has become an invaluable tool that I have recommended to another lab manager setting up a lab and I don't hesitate to recommend it to others.

Pros

The software is easy to use. It makes it a snap to set up order requests and approvals. Once the work has been done to request an item, it is saved in your history so that you can easily generate re-orders. The software and tracking are free; you only pay if you purchase through Quartzy. It's easy to see if your price or Quartzy's is better. If you are in a position where you have not made purchase agreements with vendors, Quartzy may actually save you money by being a large buyer and passing savings on to you.

Cons

If you do order through Quartzy, you may experience delays relative to ordering directly from the supplier. Quartzy has items in their own inventory which are quicker to acquire and other items they are first going to the supplier. The latter introduces a middle man which can cause an increase in errors or processing time. I choose to track inventory in other ways, however, one can also explore that function.

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Rock M.

Education Management, 11-50 employees

Used weekly for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend2/10

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"OK" Considering it is free

Reviewed 3 years ago

My overall experience with quartzy has been disappointing mostly because they removed many of the features that I found to be useful. This prevents me from reasonably recommending them to anyone else. Further, if a different product comes along in the future, this makes us more likely to switch platforms.

Pros

In its current state, quartzy is a standard management system that we use to streamline ordering supplies and keeping a chemical inventory for my group of 12 people. I like that lab members can generate order requests, and that I can approve them, electronically. I also like that once a chemical arrives it only takes one click to add it to our inventory.

Cons

When quartzy started, it originally had many more features than it does now. It would be great if they brought back things like calendars that would let you schedule equipment and meetings, the ability to post messages, etc.

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Sara S.

Renewables & Environment, 11-50 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Quartzy is a star!

Reviewed 3 years ago

Quartzy helps me ensure I get all purchase requests taken care of in a timely manner and keep track of packages and inventory when they arrive. I'm grateful we decided to utilize this service because it's been a lifesaver!

Pros

I've been using Quartzy for a few years now and it is key in making my job easier. I handle purchasing and I appreciate the simplicity Quartzy offers my team! The entire dashboard is easy to navigate and makes purchasing and keeping track of inventory a breeze. I love the customizable sections and filters, especially when I need to find old orders. I'm also grateful for the discounted prices on certain products when we purchase directly through Quartzy.

Cons

When we first started using Quartzy there was no limit on the number of requests that could be submitted at a time. Now, it's limited to 5 items per request. I have to admit this limit is kind of daunting, especially when I'm inputting lengthly order requests from my colleagues, but it is what it is. I'd also love if the actual orders we make on Quartzy would show the Grant specified in the Purchase History section. I find that I need to go back to the actual request to find the Grant info, and it would be helpful if it showed somewhere near the tracking or invoice number. Those would be my only critiques of Quartzy.

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Ken B.

Research, 11-50 employees

Used daily for 1-2 years

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  • Ease of use
  • Features
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  • Likelihood to recommend7/10

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Easy to use, but user interface can be obnoxious/misleading

Reviewed 3 years ago

Overall it's good. The only reason I would switch to another product are for the "cons" above.

Pros

I think it's very easy to use. I like the fact it will look up and prepopulate part information for the user upon simply entering the vendor and part number. I like that I can look up previous orders and re-order them quickly without having to re-enter part information.

Cons

There are clearly elements of the user interface that are intended to trick and mislead the user into purchasing parts through Quartzy. First, the "Quartzy store" search bar is at the top of the page, and I have accidentally used this search bar when trying to search through the Requests and Inventory tabs, which are adjacent to the Quartzy Store Search bar. It's location appears to be intended to...

Quartzy FAQs

How do I use Quartzy?

Lab members can submit lab order requests, check order statuses, update inventory, and purchase products through the main dashboard. Lab managers can approve and respond to the submitted requests.

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What does Quartzy do?

Quartzy is an end-to-end lab management solution that offers inventory management, lab order request management, and product purchasing.

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Does Quartzy have an app?

No, Quartzy does not currently have a mobile app. However, it can be accessed on a mobile device's web browser.

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How much does Quartzy cost?

Quartzy offers a free plan for individual labs and researchers. The standard plan, which includes three seats for $99 per month (or $69 per month if billed annually), is designed for biotech, pharmaceutical, and industry professionals.

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Is Quartzy free to use?

Yes, Quartzy is free to use for individual labs and researchers.

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How can I be a vendor on Quartzy?

On Quartzy's main website, select "Suppliers" and then click the "Contact Us" button to be directed to Quartzy's Supplier Partner submission form.

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How do I export inventory from Quartzy to Excel?

In the "Inventory" module, click the "Export" button at the bottom-left corner of the page. Next, choose "Export all inventory" or "Export items that match current filters only" and click the "Export File"button.

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