• Shopping Cart Design
• Named Users
  • Home Page
  • Login
  • Part Search
  • Search Results
    • Manufacturer Part Search Results
    • Customer Part Search Results
  • View Cart
  • Check Out
    • Shipping Information
    • PO Confirmation
  • Order Status
    • Search
    • Results
  • Programs
    • Select Program
    • Detail Selection
    • Confirm / Commit
• Anonymous Users
  • Check Out

Shopping Cart Design

The cart has several features but can be broken down into 3 main components.  These components will be reviewed/displayed in detail further into this document.  Because they differ from a named user vs. an anonymous user the will be documented separately.

• Search
  • Part search parameters
  • Search Results Screen
  • Add to Cart option
• Cart
  • View
  • Empty
  • Maintenance
• Checkout
  • Shipping Info
  • Billing Info

We also support other features for named users including:

• Login
• Detailed order status
• Program Functions (OSI)
• Contract Purchasing

Named Users

Named Users have been pre-assigned a login for access to the shopping cart.

All existing Estore Users have immediate access to the new shopping cart.

If a user passes the login step they are considered a 'Named User'. If they do not login they are considered 'Anonymous User'.

As a named user, DAC knows who the customer is, and grants certain privileges that are not available to anonymous users.

For example a named user can review all their orders and shipments.

They have more defined searches for parts and orders.

They have more exposure to information relating to pricing and availability.

The system maintains a timeout of 2 hours for the login.

If you have not used the cart for 2 hours your login will be deactivated. You can re-login if necessary. This is an important security feature so that unauthorized access to your login is not jeopardized.

The home page contains several links and a part search.

• Log in - link for named users to enter into advanced site.
• Home - returns to home page.
• Search - displays just the search page without all the other home page info.
• View Cart - links you to the cart and displays all items currently in the cart.
• Checkout - after all parts have been selected you can go directly from the cart to checkout or use this link to get to the checkout.
• Order Status - check on open and shipped orders for details and tracking.
• Verisign Secure Site - this link contains information regarding the pages secure encryption features.
• Contact Your Rep - sends email to the Estore administrator.

The login page provides the ability to:

• Login
• Change Password
• Request a Login
• Forgot Your Password Link

The User ID will be assigned by DAC .

The password will be set and maintained by the user.

The secure site protects from misuse of your password.

The User ID/password combination should not be revealed to anyone.

The User ID/password combination is intended to identify an individual not a corporate entity.

Both User ID and password are not case sensitive, however it is recommended that you use uppercase throughout the application.

The first time you log in you will use the password: GUEST.

You will be notified that your password has expired. This is a feature we use to force you to set your own private password the first time you log in.

You may change your password at anytime but cannot re-use the same password.

If you forget your password, please contact your DAC representative.

Your password will expire after 120 days. DAC forces all users to change their passwords after 120 days. If your password expires just set a new password.

DAC will monitor all passwords that have been expired for over 60 days. The User ID will be disabled completely 60 days after the password expires. If this situation occurs you will need to contact your DAC representative to re-activate your User ID.

Once you have logged in a new home page will appear. Link options are based on individual set up criteria.

There are two search types:

Manufacturer Part Search (default search type)

The search mode is defaulted to search parts beginning with the numbers entered. A toggle option is available to search for parts containing the entered numbers or for an exact match. Use only alpha, numeric characters.

In addition to the two searches you can tailor the search to look at only a certain manufacturer (pull down) and the number of results from 25 to 100.

The part number entered must be exact. Use dashes, slashes and hyphens if appropriate.

Both the manufacturer and customer part searches allow for partial entry of parts.

Example Mfg Part Search: Looking for Molex part 08-50-0105

• Enter 0850 or 08-50 returns all the mfg parts that begin with 0850. Find the part 08-50-0105 and select it.
• Enter 08500105 returns the mfg part 08-50-0105.
• Enter 08-50-0105 returns the mfg part 08-50-0105.

Example Customer Part Search: Looking for customer part 123456

• Enter 123 returns all customer parts that begin with 123. Find the part 123456 and select it.
• Enter 123456 returns the customer part 123456.
• The acronym feature of the mfg part is not available in the customer part search.
• (must include special characters in search)

Link to Manufacturer Site - If the part(s) requested have a link to the supplier page the mfg. part will be displayed as a link. (blue highlight and underlined). Selecting this link opens a new browser session and takes you to the manufacturer page for the technical specs and drawings for the part. When you are done on the manufacturer page simply close that window and you will be back at the cart search results.

In Stock Link - This link provides a detailed breakdown of inventory, including reserve and consignment balances.

Backorder - Parts may be added to the cart, however availability should be checked with Inside Sales Representative.

Quantity Box - This box defaults the quantity of the minimum order quantity for the part. This quantity can be changed here before adding to the cart or changed later on in the cart itself.

Add to Cart Button - This button adds the part selected for the quantity in the quantity box to the cart and goes to the cart display page.

Email your Rep - This box appears when there is no stock available. It offers the routing toll-free phone number and a link to send an email to the assigned Inside Sales Rep.

The email option pops ups a free form message box.

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Base Price Link - The base price will show either book price or customer contact price. This link displays a detailed breakdown of inventory, including reserve and consignment balances.

Quantity Box - This box defaults the quantity of the minimum/package order quantity for the part. This quantity can be changed here before adding to the cart or changed later on in the cart itself. Use the back button to return to Parts results.

Add to Cart Button - This button adds the part selected for the quantity in the quantity box to the cart and goes to the cart display page.

Email your Rep - This box appears when there is no stock available. It offers the routing toll-free phone number and a link to send an email to the assigned Inside Sales Rep.

The email option pops ups a free form message box.

The return status will be posted once an item is added to the cart. The status is based on the DAC risk class.

The cart is a summary of all the parts that you have selected.

You may maintenance the requested date (on-dock-date) and the quantity.

The required date cannot be less than today's date and not greater than 6-months.

You will be notified if there are duplicate items for the same date in the cart.

You will be notified if there are items out of package size in the cart.

Recalculate Button - Use this button after making any date or quantity changes.

Continue Shopping - Sends you back to the search option.

Check Out - Continues with the ordering process. This link is only available to those users with order entry capability.

Empty Cart Link - Allows you to delete all items in the cart.

Order Status - Links you to the open/closed order inquiry.

(Use the 'View Cart' link to return to cart when finished)

The user must enter a PO number, ship via, and ship-to address. The carriers and locations must be from the available selections.

Terms and Conditions- You must check off that you have read and accept our Terms and Conditions in order to place the order.

You have an option to cancel or place the order.

An email will be sent to the assigned Inside Sales Representative for review.

The simplest search is to leave all the defaults and just click the 'View Button'.

This will display all orders (open and shipped) in descending date sequence.

You may be looking for a certain part or PO number. If this is the case choose the button of the type of 'search by' you want and then enter the data in the 'Search Term Box'.

The start date normally does not need to be change. We use this to determine how far back we look in history for information. We always look back 90 days from this date.

The date defaults to today's date so as a default we look back 90 days from today.

If you are looking for some data that is older than 90 days then you can adjust the date to look at an older 90-day date range.

For example:

Default today's date 12/31/02

We look back in history to 10/01/02

You change the Start Date to 09/30/02

We look back in history to 07/01/02

A summary of the order shows. Select the detail button to view the entire order.

The tracking link takes you to the carrier's site for detailed information.

The email sends a message to the assigned Inside Sales Representative.

1. Use the presence of an invoice number to determine if something has shipped. The tracking information will show if the carrier has an on-line linking system.
1. If the item has a ship date, but no invoice it means the packing slip has printed. The invoice will show after the nightly update.

2. An order/PO may appear twice on this page. There will be a separate line for every invoice and a separate line for an open order. This will occur with partial shipments or shipments made from multiple locations.

Details Link- Will take you to a new web page of the order details.

This field gives detailed information on the order.

The schedule date reflects either our current promise date or the actual ship date.

Each line has an email attachment for change and expedite requests. The email will go directly to the assigned inside representative.

The programs link is available on the screen to all customers but will only be of value to customers that have a program or contract defined in the DAC telnet system.

There are 2 requirements for a program to show on the Cart. They must be defined under the customer code used for this login and as part of the OSI control in Telnet, and the 'Web Enabled' flag must be set to 'Y'es. Contact your Program Administrator to have these controls turned on.

Normally a customer will only have one program. In some cases a customer may have several programs. Each program needs to meet the criteria above to be eligible for use on the cart.

By selecting the 'load button' next to the program you want, a detail parts list will be displayed for all parts in that program.

OSI programs are based on package ordering for immediate shipment. No scheduling is allowed. The set up procedure is the same as scanner based programs.

Items that are added to the program in telnet are automatically posted on line.

Select the 'Load' button on the program you want to view.

The detail has a box to input # of packages. (Not number of pieces)

The default sort is by customer part but you can resort by mfg part or PO number by clicking the sort key next to either.

Use the scroll bar to view the items.

Pricing Link - Will give you price and detailed availability. Pricing is based on contract price. If the contract is expired, book price or call/email link will show. The item can be added, however it will reject when the order is processed in telnet. Both the customer's and our order acknowledgement will show a contract error.

Continue - Takes you to a summary (cart like) screen to review just the items you have selected before processing them. This button does not process the file.

The screen is used to review selections made in before committing the order.

Make Changes- Allows you to return to the detail screen to change your selection.

Commit Order- Will process all the parts/quantities on this screen. Once this button has been hit you cannot reverse the transaction.

Anonymous Users

Anyone using the 'search' function on any of the DAC home pages will access the initial Estore home page. All orders must be done as a credit card transaction.

To find an item, enter the manufacture part number and select search.

Only items that are available from stock, with book can be added to the cart.

Pricing will be in column book resale.

Check Out

Once a customer has completed a purchase order transaction, Estore can recall the information by their last name and email address.

Shipping information is required.

Shipping method is confined to the set methods available in the pull down window.

Shipping and handling fees are preset and added to the invoice.

Order Recap will show you the details of the order.

Credit card information and PO number fields must be filled in.

You must check off that you have read and agree to the Terms and Conditions before placing the order.

You will be notified of the DAC order number.

Order Status

By entering in the DAC order number and your email address, you will be able to see the detail order and tracking information.

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