IN DEPTH:

Find the Right Parts: Utilizing PowerSource Online's Search

by Elizabeth Muniz

The need to locate parts and equipment, either to fulfi ll orders or replenish personal stock, is inevitable in this

industry. The fact that PowerSource Online is host to over one million part searches a month is sheer proof. With its various search options, PowerSource Online provides businesses with the tools necessary to obtain

quality parts effectively, effi ciently, and competitively priced.

Effectively locate parts and equipment using the Search Bar, which is immediately accessible upon login. For end-users, searching is as easy as visiting www.PowerSourceOnline.com and using the Search Bar on the homepage. Simply key in a part/model number, keyword, or manufacturer, and a list of vendors who stock that equipment is produced. With parts and equipment so readily available on PowerSource Online, this is, by far, the most popular way to search. Simply click the box located next to each individual part number of interest, then click the box that reads "Request a Quote,? and, in a matter of seconds, an email is sent to each of those company's Sales contacts. A company's Sales contact's name, phone number, and a link to his or her email are all visible within these search results opening the doors for alternate means of requesting quotes. A new feature created for PowerSource Online members allows search results to be exported to a CSV fi le, which can then be searched, sorted, stored, and/ or printed. Members have the ability to export up to 1000 lines of search results. To take advantage of this feature, click the blue link labeled "Download Results?, located to the left of the list of search results. Understanding the order in which search results are generated is key in selecting the right part from the best

Members have the ability to export up to 1000 lines of search results to a CSV

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