Frequently Asked Questions

We offer 3 types of searches:

• Single Part Search — finds distributors and quantities for a specific part number
• 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 five reasons you should register.

1. You can save your “Part Lists” or BOMs so 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.
3. Personal Part Library – save the parts you use all the time or the ones you want to use again. You create your own categories and subcategories based on your needs. You also have the opportunity to include notes for reference.
4. Preferred Distributors – do you typically buy from a preferred vendor list? If so, now you can update your setting to search parts based on your preferred distributor list.
5. Preferred Categories – select the product categories you are most interested in and we will use that preferred list to reach out to you with information specific to your selected product categories.

The date is determined in two ways:

1. The date the manufacturer updated and verified the authorization
2. Endeavor 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. The third tab is “My Part Library” where you can save your parts in a library format with categories and subcategories. Go to sourceesb.com/blog 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 either the part number or click on the “More Options” button and you will be directed to the part detail page. You will see a green “Get Inventory Alert” to the right of the part number.

You can set up an alert for either more than or less than the desired quantity. Once the quantity is reached or reduced you will receive an email. Please make sure you are signed in!

To view all your alerts click on the “My Part Lists” button and scroll down to “Manage My Lists”. You will be directed to the User Dashboard. “My Alerts” is the second tab from the left.

A Personal Part Library allows you to create your own library of parts. First you start off by creating your category of parts. You can add subcategories as well. Once you create the categories and subcategories you can add parts to each of the categories. This search box will auto populate part numbers and include the associated manufacturer.

*If you would like to include a specific note to the part select the pencil icon and a notes field will appear. Click the blue check box once your note is entered.

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This feature allows you to select the distributors you would like to appear when searching for parts. Simple start typing in the distributor name (must enter 3 characters to see the auto complete list appear) then select from the drop-down list.

Once you selected the distributor you can choose the pencil icon and include notes about the distributor. You can remove the distributors at any time.

Keep in mind when searching for parts only your preferred distributors will appear. Under each search result you will have the option to expand the list of distributors without having to do another search.

Select your preferred product categories based on the list provided. This will help us target messaging that fits your needs.

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 “Manage Data” button on the right side of the Welcome Page. Select the “Inventory MFR Mapping” 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 “prepare map” button
4. After you map the first manufacturer you will notice a list appears below.
5. This is available so you can map multiple manufacturers and once you are done you will need to select all boxes by clicking on the top box next to Manufacturer code.
6. Then select the “Map All” button below
7. If you need to remove one from the list
   1. Select the manufacturer you would like to remove by clicking on the box
   2. Then select the “Remove” button below

In the example above, 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, please email us at SourceESBinfo@endeavorb2b.com so we can add it to the database.

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We are committed to providing users with the most accurate, comprehensive, and easy to use sourcing tool for electronic components. Let us know how SourceESB can serve you better. You can email us at SourceESBinfo@endeavorb2b.com.

If you have a question or a problem that is not covered in our FAQs section, please email us at SourceESBinfo@endeavorb2b.com.