Dashboard Overview

Your dashboard is the central hub of the MHS Partner Portal. This guide will help you understand all the information and features available on your main dashboard.

Dashboard Layout

Complete MHS Partner Portal dashboard showing all sections and layout

The dashboard is organized into several key sections:

  1. Welcome Header - Personal greeting and refresh controls

  2. Key Metrics - Quick overview of your account status

  3. Recent Activity - Your latest actions and orders

  4. Quick Actions - Shortcuts to common tasks

  5. Account Summary - Account status and information

  6. System Status - Portal health and availability

Welcome Header

At the top of your dashboard:

  • Personal greeting with your company name

  • Last updated time showing when data was refreshed

  • Refresh button to manually update all dashboard data

Key Metrics Cards

Dashboard metrics cards showing cart status, pending orders, monthly orders, account status, and airbag countdown

Five metric cards provide instant insights:

Cart Status

  • Number of items in your cart

  • Total cart value

  • Click to view your cart

Pending Orders

  • Orders awaiting processing or approval

  • Quick access to order management

  • Click to view pending orders

This Month’s Orders

  • Count of orders placed this month

  • Helps track monthly activity

  • Click to view order history

Account Status

  • Current account standing

  • Credit status indicator

  • Click to view account details

Airbag Cutoff Timer

  • Countdown to next airbag order deadline

  • Shows time remaining until 11 AM cutoff

  • Important for time-sensitive orders

Note

Airbag orders must be placed before 11 AM on weekdays. The countdown helps you track this important deadline.

Recent Activity Feed

Recent activity feed showing order updates, search history, and cart activity

The activity feed shows your recent actions:

Order Updates

  • New orders placed

  • Status changes (processing, approved, completed)

  • Order numbers and timestamps

Search History

  • Recent part searches

  • Search types (exact, fuzzy, description)

  • Click to search again

Favorites Activity

  • Parts added to favorites

  • Quick access to search favorites

Cart Activity

  • Current cart status

  • Number of items waiting

Minimizing Activity Feed

  • Click the minimize button to hide details

  • Preference is saved for future visits

  • Shows item count when minimized

Quick Actions Panel

Quick actions panel showing context-aware buttons like "Checkout 3 items" and "Search parts"

Dynamic shortcuts based on your current state:

Context-Aware Actions

  • If you have cart items: “Checkout X items”

  • If you have recent orders: “Reorder from recent”

  • Always available: “Search parts”

Action Types

  • Primary actions (yellow buttons) - most important

  • Secondary actions (gray buttons) - supporting tasks

Account Summary

Shows important account information:

Account Status

  • Active/inactive indicator

  • Account type and permissions

  • Credit standing

Cart Value

  • Current total in your cart

  • Updated in real-time

Admin/Staff Access

  • Quick link to admin panel (if applicable)

  • Staff area access (if applicable)

System Status Monitor

System status monitor showing green "All systems operational" with component health indicators

Real-time system health information:

Overall Status

  • Green: All systems operational

  • Yellow: Performance degraded

  • Red: System issues detected

  • Gray: Status unknown

Component Health

  • Backend server status

  • Frontend application status

  • Proxy server status

  • Gateway status

Status Page Link

  • Access detailed system status

  • View maintenance schedules

  • Check for known issues

Using the Dashboard Effectively

Daily Workflow

  1. Check pending orders and cart status

  2. Review recent activity for updates

  3. Use quick actions for common tasks

  4. Monitor system status for any issues

Weekly Review

  • Check monthly order metrics

  • Review search history for patterns

  • Update favorites as needed

Troubleshooting

  • System status provides first-line diagnostics

  • Activity feed helps track recent actions

  • Metric cards highlight potential issues

Dashboard Tips

Efficiency Tips

  • Use quick actions for faster navigation

  • Minimize activity feed if you prefer more space

  • Bookmark frequently used features

Monitoring

  • Watch the airbag countdown for time-sensitive orders

  • Check pending orders regularly

  • Monitor system status before placing large orders

Customization

  • Activity feed minimize state is remembered

  • Quick actions adapt to your usage patterns

  • Notification preferences affect dashboard updates

Mobile Dashboard

Mobile dashboard showing vertical stacked layout with touch-friendly interface

On mobile devices, the dashboard:

  • Stacks vertically for easy scrolling

  • Maintains all functionality in a touch-friendly layout

  • Prioritizes key metrics at the top

  • Provides quick access to essential features

Refreshing Data

Dashboard data updates:

  • Automatically when you navigate back to the dashboard

  • Manually using the refresh button

  • Real-time for cart and system status

  • Periodically for order and activity data

Tip

Click the refresh button if you think your data might be outdated, especially after making changes in other parts of the portal.

Next Steps

Now that you understand your dashboard:

  1. Basic Search - Learn to search for parts

  2. Adding Items to Cart - Start building your first order

  3. Favorites Management - Set up your favorite parts

  4. Bulk Upload and Ordering - Learn about bulk ordering