As the Internet has become an essential tool in conducting business transactions, the next logical step was to take INFO 5 Remote Order Entry to the Internet.

eOrder Entry offers several benefits over the existing Remote Order Entry module.

• Customers can create a parts order with any PC that has Internet access.
• The dial-up to the host AS/400 is no longer necessary. Customers simply use their existing Internet Service Provider connection to connect to a client’s location.
• INFO 5 clients will need to establish a connection from their LAN (local area network) to an Internet Service Provider. If one already exists, that connection can be utilized to implement eOrder Entry. Some technical requirement may need to be configured on existing connections.
• Clients can modify existing Remote Order Entry User IDs to ensure correct pricing. New customers can enter the eOrder Entry site by setting up a temporary customer account, directly from the Internet.
• Clients can customize the basic components of the web page: background, text, etc. to include their company colors and company logo.
• Training on INFO 5 parts ordering is no longer necessary because customers will simply follow the on-screen instructions to complete a parts order.
• Several search options are available for customers to find available parts. The customer can enter a portion of a part number, a portion of a part description or a stock class to narrow the search results.
• A message member option allows clients to display "In Stock" when there is quantity available or to display the actual quantity available.
• The Internet portion of the parts order automatically interfaces to the INFO 5 software and creates an open order.
• Customers can designate, on a per order basis, whether they will pick up an order or whether it should be delivered to their location.