TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Step 1: Initiate a Search
- Step 2: Review Live Inventory and Pricing
- Step 3: Add Items to Your Cart
- Step 4: Finalize the Order Details
- Step 5: Place the Order
- Step 6: Track and Manage Orders
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Guide: TireConnect Procurement
Step 1: Initiate a Search
Access the Search Tool: Open the main dashboard and locate the search bar.
Select Search Criteria: Choose to search by Tire Size, Part Number, or Vehicle details (Year, Make, Model).
Filter Results: Use the filters on the left sidebar to narrow results by brand, category, or speed rating.
Step 2: Review Live Inventory and Pricing
Check Availability: Click on a tire result to see real-time inventory levels across connected suppliers.
Compare Costs: Review your wholesale cost versus the suggested retail price and check estimated delivery times.
View Specifications: Click the "Info" or "Specs" icon to verify detailed product features and technical data.
Step 3: Add Items to Your Cart
Select Quantity: Enter the number of tires required for the order.
Add to Order: Click the "Add to Cart" or "Procure" button.
Categorize by Supplier: If ordering from multiple sources, the system will automatically group items by supplier in your cart.
Step 4: Finalize the Order Details
Go to Cart: Click the cart icon in the top right corner to review all selections.
Enter PO Numbers: Input a unique Purchase Order (PO) number for the transaction.
Fill Required Fields: Complete any supplier-specific requirements, such as delivery notes or warehouse selections.
Step 5: Place the Order
Submit Order: Click the "Place Order" button to transmit the request to the supplier.
Confirm Submission: Wait for the confirmation screen to appear.
Save Receipt: Click the provided link to view or print the order receipt for your records.
Step 6: Track and Manage Orders
Access Reports: Navigate to Reports > Supplier Orders to track existing orders.
Monitor Status: Check if the order status is "Submitted," "In-Process," or "Completed."
Convert Leads: For returning customers, go to the Leads Report and click "Acquire Tires" to quickly re-order previously quoted items.