Parts Search

Purpose: The Parts Search feature within eCommerce allows a user to search for part numbers within the vendor's stock.

Simple Search

1. In the Search for Part Number group box, enter the part number (or partial part number) for the part for which you are searching in the text field (the text Enter Part Number will appear by default).
2. In the drop down box (to the right of the text field), select the method by which you would like to search [Search Type Definitions]. In each case, the grid will display only values where the string of characters in the search input field match.

Advanced Search

The advanced search functionality gives you the ability to search on multiple characteristics.

1. Part Number field

1. Enter the part number (or partial part number) for the part for which you are searching in the text field (the text Enter Part will appear by default).

2. In the drop down box (to the right of the text field), select the method by which you would like to search [Search Type Definitions]. In each case, the grid will display only values where the string of characters in the search input field match.

2. Description field

1. Enter the description (or partial description) for the part for which you are searching in the text field (the text Enter Description will appear by default).
   
   NOTE: When searching by description, remember that descriptions are defined by the vendor.

2. In the drop down box (to the right of the text field), select the method by which you would like to search [Search Type Definitions]. In each case, the grid will display only values where the string of characters in the search input field match.

3. MFG (Manufacturer) field

1. Enter the manufacturer (or partial manufacturer) for the part for which you are searching in the text field (the text Enter MFG will appear by default).
   
   NOTE: When searching by manufacturer, remember the manufacturer names are manually entered into the vendor's system and may not appear as you expect.

2. In the drop down box (to the right of the text field), select the method by which you would like to search [Search Type Definitions]. In each case, the grid will display only values where the string of characters in the search input field match.

4. Alt1 field - In this example the vendor has identified this alternate number field as NSN.

1. Enter the NSN (or partial NSN) for the part for which you are searching in the text field (the text Enter NSN will appear by default).
   
   NOTE: The vendor may utilize this field for NSN or another alternate part number.  If there are questions about what the field represents, please contact your vendor.
   NOTE: The accuracy of the alternate part number information is the responsibility of your vendor.

2. In the drop down box (to the right of the text field), select the method by which you would like to search [Search Type Definitions]. In each case, the grid will display only values where the string of characters in the search input field match.

5. Alt2 field - In this example the vendor has identified this alternate number field as MIL.

1. Enter the MIL (or partial MIL) for the part for which you are searching in the text field (the text Enter MIL will appear by default).
   
   NOTE: The vendor may utilize this field for MIL or another alternate part number.  If there are questions about what the field represents, please contact your vendor.
   NOTE: The accuracy of the alternate part number information is the responsibility of your vendor.

2. In the drop down box (to the right of the text field), select the method by which you would like to search [Search Type Definitions]. In each case, the grid will display only values where the string of characters in the search input field match.

6. Category field - Left-click the drop down box to select one or more categories (created by the vendor) to narrow your search results.

7. Part Number Type field - Left-click the drop down box to select one or more part number types (created by the vendor) to narrow your search results.

8. Eligibilities field - Left-click the drop down box to select one or more eligibilities (created by the vendor) to narrow your search results.

Results Grid

Searching will result in the appearance of a grid of the results [Results Grid Definitions]:

NOTE: Parts may be added to an RFQ[acronym for 'request for quote'] (n) a document sent to vendors requesting pricing and terms for a specific quanitity of items that your organization needs. or purchase order from the Parts Search.  This functionality is outlined in the Requests for Quote and Purchase Order sections.