Frequently Asked Questions

We offer 3 types of searches:

• Single Part Search — finds distributors and quantities for a specific part numbers
• Multiple Part Search — search multiple parts at once
• Manufacturer Search — finds distributors for a specific manufacturer – authorized and independent

To perform a search:

1. Select the search options you would like to perform
2. Enter your search term into the search field (Minimum 3 characters)
3. Click the Search icon or hit Enter

Example: To get a list of distributors who carry "Texas Instruments"

1. Select "Manufacturer" from the drop down menu
2. Type "Texas Instruments” into the search box
3. Click the "Search" icon or hit enter
4. This will display a list of Manufacturers that start with "Texas Instruments". Then click on "Texas Instruments" for further manufacturer specific information.

There are two specific benefits for registering.

1. You can save your “Part Lists” or BOMs to you can come back to them at any time instead of searching the parts again. Open your “Part Lists” select your list and the information will update automatically.
2. Inventory Alert Feature – is there a part you need but the quantity is not available? Set up an alert to send you an email once the quantity is available on the site.

The date is determined in two ways:

1. The date the manufacturer updated and verified the authorization
2. Penton verified the authorization either directly from the manufacturer or their website

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Save Time and save the parts you regularly source to a part list.

• Do you search for specific parts on a regular basis? When it is time to order them again just go to your part list and the part and availability information will update automatically.
• By having your parts in one list you can easily determine which distributors from your Approved Vendor List have the majority of the parts you are looking for.
• Your “Part Lists” can be worked on and updated at any time
• Don’t forget to conduct a multiple part search and save your parts to a “Part List”

The “Dashboard” is the same as “Manage My lists”. The default is “My Part Lists” and there is a second option for “My Alerts”. These are Inventory Alerts and set up from the part detail pages. Go to blog.sourceesb.com and check out the Tutorial section.

There are two ways you can add parts to your part lists.

1. When you are searching parts you can select the “Add to Part Lists” and select the list you want to add it to.
2. When you are managing a part list or creating a new part list you will find a blank field to start typing in a part number for the specific list you are on.

An “Inventory Alert” can be created from the part detail page. Once you find the part you need select the part number and you will be directed to the detail page. At the bottom of the page next to the trending graph there is a green “Get Inventory Alert” button.

You can set up an alert for either More than a desired quantity or less than. Once the quantity is reached or reduced you will receive an email.

To view all of your alerts go to either “My Part Lists” or your “Dashboard” and My Alerts is the second option on the left.

If you are the company admin for your company please log on and select the “Go To Admin” link on the top right of the screen. Then select the “Inventory” button on the right side of the Welcome Page. Select “Map Mfrs” button. Click on the “number” to the right of “Unmapped Manufacturer Codes”. 2 boxes will appear – on the left will be the manufacturer codes from your file and on the right will be the manufacturers listed in our database. For example, if the mfr. code from your file is IR.

You would need to:

1. In the field on the left you will need to select the box next to IR
2. In the field on the right you will need to select International Rectifier
3. Click on the “map” button
4. Once you select the “map” button you can continue mapping other parts

Going forward any IR noted parts will automatically map to International Rectifier.

*Best Practice — find the manufacturer from the list on the right before you select your manufacturer code on the left.

**Note: In order to find a manufacturer name faster — click anywhere in the box of manufacturer names and start typing a manufacturer name, the system will automatically take you to the closest result. If the mfr. name is not found in our database, that particular part would be listed as “manufacturer not identified”.

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