Searching for Parts

The MHS Partner Portal offers powerful search capabilities to help you find the exact parts you need quickly and efficiently.

• Basic Search
  • Accessing the Search Interface
  • Search Types
  • Exact Part Number Search
  • Fuzzy Part Number Search
  • Description Search
  • Auto-Complete Feature
  • Understanding Search Results
  • Stock Information Display
  • Search Result Actions
  • Search Tips and Best Practices
  • Common Search Scenarios
  • Mobile Search
  • Next Steps
• Advanced Search
  • What is Advanced Search?
  • Accessing Advanced Search
  • Advanced Search Features
  • Using Advanced Search
  • Understanding Advanced Results
  • Best Practices
  • Next Steps
• Search History and Favorites
  • Search History Overview
  • Accessing Search History
  • Viewing Your Search History
  • Using Search History Effectively
  • Managing Search History
  • Favorites System
  • Adding Parts to Favorites
  • Managing Your Favorites
  • Using Favorites for Efficiency
  • Best Practices for Search History and Favorites
  • Privacy and Data Management
  • Troubleshooting History and Favorites
  • Mobile Experience
  • Integration with Other Features
  • Next Steps
• QR Code Scanning
  • What is QR Scanning?
  • Accessing the QR Scanner
  • Setting Up QR Scanning
  • How to Scan QR Codes
  • Supported Code Types
  • Using QR Scanning Effectively
  • Troubleshooting QR Scanning
  • QR Scanning Best Practices
  • Mobile Scanning Tips
  • Creating QR Codes for Your Business
  • Advanced QR Features
  • Next Steps

Search Overview

The portal provides multiple ways to find parts:

🔍 Basic Search

• Exact part number lookup

• Fuzzy part number matching

• Description-based search

🎯 Advanced Search

• Multi-field search criteria

• Stauff supplier integration

• Detailed filtering options

📱 QR Code Scanning

• Mobile-friendly barcode scanning

• Instant part identification

• Perfect for warehouse use

📝 Search History

• Track your recent searches

• Quick re-search functionality

• Favorite parts management

🔄 Smart Suggestions

• Auto-complete functionality

• Related part recommendations

• Cross-reference handling

Key Search Features

Real-Time Stock Information

Every search result shows current availability from:

• Perth warehouse stock

• Supplier inventory

• Expected delivery times

Custom Part Number Support

• Use your own internal part numbers

• Automatic conversion to MHS part numbers

• Seamless integration with your workflow

Cross-Reference Detection

• Automatic detection of alternative part numbers

• Suggestions for current part numbers

• Legacy part number support

Mobile Optimization

• Touch-friendly interface

• QR code scanning capability

• Offline search history

Search Tips for Best Results

For Exact Matches:

• Use complete part numbers when possible

• Check for spaces or special characters

• Try both old and new part number formats

For Browsing:

• Use description search with key terms

• Try fuzzy search for similar part numbers

• Browse by product category

For Efficiency:

• Save frequently searched parts to favorites

• Use custom part number mappings

• Review search history for patterns

Understanding Search Results

Search results provide comprehensive information:

• Part availability from multiple sources

• Pricing information specific to your account

• Technical specifications and documentation

• Related parts and alternatives

• Stock levels and delivery estimates

Next Steps

Start with the basics and work your way up to advanced features:

1. Basic Search - Master the fundamental search types

2. QR Code Scanning - Learn mobile scanning techniques

3. Search History and Favorites - Manage your search history and favorites

4. Advanced Search - Explore advanced search capabilities