June 2008 e-commerce enhancements

New IPS Branding

IPS is leading the revolution in process manufacturing performance. A revolution that is integrating manufacturing into enterprise performance to achieve unprecedented result. Our new logo are symbols of our change.

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New Link added for your selection on the home page

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SEARCH

VAS-E-TGF Training Growth Fund introduced. Training Growth Fund is a Service Agreement deliverable available to Canadian, USA clients only. Provides dedicated training cash reserve that funds client personnel training for I/A Series, InFusion and Triconex

Promotional Code: New G Series Promotional Code introduced: CN-IPS-CHINA. This code reflect materials ordered in China with assembly done at IPS China.

QUOTE

Compass Look Up: Sales orders over $100,000 will require Compass ID. This replaces GSP Opportunity ID. See on line help for more detail.

Harmonize & ECCN Numbers added for Quick Quote options

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Obsolete Date added for Report Writer option

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ORDER

Resale Parts require Part Numbers, Short Description & Amount. If this information is missing then the order will not be processed.

Extend Customer Code Function added: Customer Request/Change form new option added to extend customer code to another selected Order Entry Company

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ORDER STATUS

Report Writer Options Added: Choose to view: Weights, Country of Origin, ECCN & Harmonize Numbers

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New field added on Order Status Search page. Users can search by End User Name.

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New checkbox on Order Status search page. This designates orders that are scheduled to ship from manufacturing later than the date the customer requested the shipment. These orders are shown with red exclamation mark in the standard order status search

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TRAINING

Training is a key way to increase skills using e-commerce tools. Enhancement training is available after every release.

I/A Series Sales Configurator along with www.buyautomation.com offers recorded sessions. View our training page for hotlinks to the various recorded sessions. These sessions focus on one main topic, covering the basic functions.

ˇ Recordings are grouped by Module level

ˇ Recordings are now available for all modules required for order entry certification for www.buyautomation.com

Hotlinks to the lab assignments for completion of your certification requirements are located on the training page.

Group Training can be arraigned. Just send a feedback e-mail and you will be contacted.