Advanced Search

The Advanced Search feature provides powerful multi-field search capabilities and direct integration with Stauff supplier inventory.

What is Advanced Search?

Advanced Search offers: - Multi-criteria filtering for precise results - Stauff supplier integration for extended inventory - Complex search combinations using multiple fields - Supplier stock checking and ordering capabilities

Accessing Advanced Search

Navigate to Part Enquiry
Click “Advanced Search with Stauff Suggestions”
Expand the section to reveal search options

Advanced Search Features

Multi-Field Search: - Part number patterns with wildcards - Description keywords for functionality - Product group filtering by category - Specification ranges for technical parameters

Stauff Integration: - Real-time supplier stock checking - Extended product catalog access - Direct supplier ordering capabilities - Price comparison between sources

Using Advanced Search

Basic Advanced Search

Enter search criteria in multiple fields
Select product categories to filter
Set specification ranges if needed
Click “Search” to see results

Stauff Supplier Search

Access the Stauff integration panel
Enter part specifications or descriptions
Review supplier results with pricing
Add items directly to your cart

Search Combinations

Combine part numbers with descriptions
Use wildcards (* and ?) for pattern matching
Filter by specifications for technical requirements
Set quantity ranges for bulk searches

Understanding Advanced Results

Result Categories: - Local MHS stock (Perth warehouse) - Supplier inventory (Stauff and others) - Special order items with lead times - Alternative suggestions for similar parts

Information Displayed: - Complete specifications for each part - Multiple pricing sources and comparison - Availability timelines and stock levels - Technical documentation links

Best Practices

Effective Searching: - Start broad, then narrow your criteria - Use technical specifications for precision - Check both local and supplier inventory - Compare pricing across sources

Efficiency Tips: - Save successful searches to favorites - Use specification filters to reduce results - Check supplier integration for hard-to-find parts - Review alternatives for cost savings

Next Steps

Adding Items to Cart - Add advanced search results to cart
Understanding Stock Levels - Learn about stock sources
Favorites Management - Save complex searches