Electronic Catalog

Purpose: To describe functionality of the Electronic Catalog feature.

Description

Electronic Catalog  <-- Follow this link to see a description of this module/feature in the Comprehensive Module List.

Licensing

The Electronic Catalog feature is included in all core editions.

Access

This module may be accessed utilizing multiple methods:

1. From the ribbon:
1. Left-click Inventory.
2. Left-click the Electronic Catalog button; the Electronic Catalog search window will appear.
2. From the shortcut menu:
1. Left-click Inventory.
2. Left-click Electronic Catalog; the Electronic Catalog search window will appear.

Procedures

1. Collect a vendor and/or manufacturer catalog(n) a list of part numbers, along with related data (such as pricing and lead times), which are manufactured and/or supplied by a particular vendor..
2. Input catalog information:
   
   NOTE: Part numbers input into the Electronic Catalog are not automatically added to the Parts Master; you may add an unlimited number of part numbers to the catalog, even if your company may potentially never order, stock, or sell the items.
1. Manually enter catalog information, OR
2. Import catalog information utilizing the built-in import utility.
3. Reference the Electronic Catalog when researching manufacturers and/or suppliers for sourcing purposes.
4. Create RFQs directly from the Electronic Catalog.

[More information may be obtained from Pentagon 2000 Technical Support]