Search History and Favorites
The MHS Partner Portal automatically tracks your search history and allows you to save frequently used parts as favorites for quick access.
Search History Overview
Your search history provides: - Record of recent searches with timestamps - Quick re-search functionality with one click - Search pattern analysis to improve efficiency - Automatic cleanup of old searches
The system tracks: - Part numbers searched (exact, fuzzy, and description searches) - Search types used for each query - Search timestamps for reference - Search success/failure status
Accessing Search History
From the Part Enquiry Page: 1. Navigate to Part Enquiry 2. Click “Search History and Favorites” to expand the section 3. View your recent searches in chronological order
From the Dashboard: - Recent Activity feed shows your latest searches - Click on any search to repeat it immediately
Viewing Your Search History
The search history displays:
Recent Searches List: - Part number or search term you used - Search type (exact, fuzzy, description) - Timestamp of when you searched - Quick action buttons for each entry
Search History Actions: - Search Again: Click to repeat the exact same search - Remove: Delete specific searches from your history - Clear All: Remove all search history at once
Search Patterns: - Most searched terms appear more prominently - Failed searches help identify potential issues - Search frequency helps optimize your workflow
Using Search History Effectively
Quick Re-searching: 1. Find the part in your search history 2. Click “Search Again” to repeat the search 3. Results load immediately without retyping
Pattern Recognition: - Identify frequently searched parts for favoriting - Spot common typos in your searches - Optimize search strategies based on success rates
Workflow Optimization: - Review weekly patterns to identify favorites candidates - Clean up failed searches to reduce clutter - Use history for training new team members
Managing Search History
Removing Individual Searches: 1. Find the search you want to remove 2. Click the “X” button next to the search term 3. Confirm removal if prompted
Clearing All History: 1. Click “Clear All History” at the bottom of the list 2. Confirm you want to delete all search history 3. History is permanently removed
Privacy Considerations: - Search history is personal to your account - Not shared with other users - Automatically cleaned after extended periods - Can be manually cleared at any time
Favorites System
The favorites system allows you to save frequently ordered parts for instant access.
What are Favorites: - Bookmarked parts you order regularly - Quick access list for common items - Personal library of important parts - Cross-device synchronization for your account
Adding Parts to Favorites
From Search Results: 1. Search for and find a part 2. Click the star icon next to the part number 3. Confirmation notification appears 4. Part is added to your favorites list
From Part Details: 1. View the full part information page 2. Click “Add to Favorites” button 3. Part is immediately saved to your favorites
Bulk Adding: - Add multiple parts during a single session - Import from order history (planned feature) - Scan QR codes to add to favorites
Managing Your Favorites
Viewing Favorites: 1. Go to Part Enquiry 2. Expand “Search History and Favorites” 3. Click the “Favorites” tab 4. See all your saved parts
Favorites List Shows: - Part number and description - Last searched date - Quick search and remove buttons - Alphabetical sorting options
Removing from Favorites: 1. Find the part in your favorites list 2. Click the “Remove” button 3. Part is immediately removed
Organizing Favorites: - Sort alphabetically by part number - Sort by frequency of use - Search within favorites for large lists - Export favorites list (contact support)
Using Favorites for Efficiency
Quick Ordering Workflow: 1. Access favorites from Part Enquiry 2. Click on frequently ordered parts 3. Add directly to cart without searching 4. Complete orders faster
Maintenance Schedules: - Create favorites lists for different equipment - Use for planned maintenance ordering - Build standard part kits using favorites
Team Coordination: - Share part numbers with team members - Standardize commonly ordered parts - Create consistency across orders
Best Practices for Search History and Favorites
Search History Best Practices: - Review weekly to identify favorites candidates - Clean up typos and failed searches regularly - Use consistent search terms for better tracking - Monitor search patterns for workflow improvements
Favorites Best Practices: - Add parts you order monthly or more frequently - Include critical spare parts for equipment - Review quarterly and remove unused favorites - Use descriptive part numbers for easy identification
Workflow Optimization: - Start with favorites before searching - Use search history to avoid retyping - Clean up regularly to maintain efficiency - Train team members on effective usage
Privacy and Data Management
Data Storage: - Search history stored for 90 days automatically - Favorites stored permanently until removed - Account-specific data only - Secure storage on MHS servers
Data Control: - You control your data completely - Remove individual items or clear all - Export capabilities available on request - No sharing without explicit permission
Troubleshooting History and Favorites
Search History Not Showing: - Refresh the page and try again - Check if you’re logged in properly - Clear browser cache if issues persist - Contact support if problems continue
Can’t Add to Favorites: - Ensure you’re logged in with proper account - Check if part is already in favorites - Try refreshing the part page - Check account permissions with MHS
Favorites Not Loading: - Check internet connection - Refresh the browser page - Clear browser cache and cookies - Try different browser if issues persist
Lost History or Favorites: - Check if you’re using the correct account - History may have been cleared automatically - Contact MHS support for data recovery options
Mobile Experience
On Mobile Devices: - Touch-friendly interface for browsing history - Swipe actions for quick removal - Optimized display for small screens - Full functionality maintained
Mobile-Specific Features: - Quick access to recent searches - One-tap favorites access - Offline access to recently viewed history - Synchronization across devices
Integration with Other Features
Dashboard Integration: - Recent searches appear in activity feed - Quick actions link to favorites - Search statistics in account overview
Ordering Integration: - Add favorites directly to cart - Bulk ordering from favorites list - Reorder from search history
Account Management: - Export data for record keeping - Backup favorites for account transitions - Share lists with authorized users
Next Steps
Master your search efficiency with:
Advanced Search - Explore advanced search capabilities
Adding Items to Cart - Learn to add parts to your cart efficiently
Favorites Management - Deep dive into favorites management
Advanced Part Number Management - Set up custom part mappings