Distributor Tools
Chip Rover features the industry’s most extensive set of useful
Distributor Tools. By taking advantage of the features you’ll find on
ChipRover, you can conduct every activity necessary to the business of
locating, buying, and selling board-level components easily and quickly. For
example, ChipRover’s Distributor Tools include…
“Part Search” – The very backbone of
ChipRover! Through all of our research and development of fantastic tools and
services, we kept hearing the same message loud and clear: “If your part search
function is poor, then none of the other features matter.” As such, we’ve
worked to develop the most comprehensive and useful part-search available
anywhere. We’re adding more reliable, trustworthy stock-listings every day.
Furthermore, our system purges old files to make sure the listings you see are
as up to date and accurate as possible. Even better, the results of your part
search are presented in a clear, organized manner so you don’t waste time
searching for information like a vendor’s phone number or email address.
“Risk Analysis System” – With so much fraud and
unethical business taking place around the world, we wanted to make sure our
stock-listings were the most reliable and trustworthy among all component
search-engines. As such, we’ve implemented a one-of-a-kind objective Risk
Analysis System. Our system measures objective characteristics of members to
help our users know what companies can be trusted and what companies pose a
higher risk. Our program is designed to give every vendor a fair and impartial
rating so that other members may learn about potential business contacts in a
neutral environment. While there will always be problems in any industry, we
think you will find our Risk Analysis System to be the most comprehensive and
effective industry watchdog available anywhere.
“Vendor Feedback And Rating” - With our Vendor
Feedback and Rating system, you’ll be able to read what other companies are
saying about each other, and you’ll be able to read what they’re saying about
you. You’ll be able to offer your own comments and you’ll be able to respond to
those who have left Feedback about you – all in an environment that is open and
fair. If you want to do extensive research on a company, you can do so. If you
only have a moment and need a quick evaluation of company, that is available to
you as well. By having our Vendor Feedback and Rating system in conjunction
with our Risk Analysis system at your side, you can feel good about the
business connections you choose..
“Communication Center” – Our Communication Center
allows users to send emails and Instant Messages to other users of ChipRover
through our dedicated mail servers. This feature can also be used to generate
requirements for needed parts that will be sent via email to companies listing
the required part.
Unlike a standard mail server, the Chip Rover Communication Center
can forward emails to any account you wish, including those accessible by PDA
or Cell Phone. Your messages can also be converted to text messages and sent to
your cell phone in the event that you are away from your computer.
The Communication Center includes an Address Book and Contact
Manager so you can control your industry contacts, make notes from
conversations, enter details about orders and requirements, and add any other
information important to conducting your business. While other similar
enterprises may offer messaging between members, only ChipRover saves your
company money by offering in-site instant messaging, VOIP, and message
forwarding unavailable anywhere else.
“Component Expert” – Often times, the engineering
knowledge of those working for components brokers is somewhat limited. Our
On-Line Product Support Department features a team of Component Experts
reachable through email who can answer most any question relating to the
specific function of a component. From helping cross part numbers to sourcing
product datasheets, our Component Experts offer you the knowledge necessary to
know the products you require inside and out.
“Trading Forum” - The Trading Forum exists to
allow users to post requirements in a bulletin board style setting so that any
other user may see the requirement and try to fill the order.
But why have a Trading Forum if the same results can be found
faster using a standard Part Search? Simple. Sometimes, distributors have
connections to stock in certain places that aren’t widely known throughout the
industry and aren’t listed among conventional distributor inventory. The
Trading Forum will allow users who are having significant difficulty locating a
part to post their requirement for all users to see in an effort to find a
solution.
All these tools and many more are available to you with
ChipRover!
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Business Tools
Wouldn’t it be nice if your business activities and transactions could all be
managed and integrated in to where you source, buy, and sell components?
Wouldn’t it be fantastic if you didn’t have to count on different software
programs and applications to track payments, generate invoices, manage your
inventory, and contact your customers? Well, thankfully, you can have it all in
one place right here on ChipRover.
When we built ChipRover, we realized that a great deal of running a component
distribution business is actually running the business itself, and not just
sourcing, buying, and selling components. As such, we went on and added a
variety of business tools to help you with the activities that are vital to
keeping your company’s business organized and running smoothly. What’s more, we
completely integrated these tools in to the rest of Chip Rover so you don’t
waste valuable time going from one program to the next. ChipRover’s Business
Tools include…
“Inventory Manager” – Using our Inventory Manager, you can
keep track of and modify the items you have in stock at a moment’s notice.
Multiple fields allow you to manage part numbers, add and edit notes on
products, enter and alter inventory quantities, list cross-references, and
modify every other characteristic of each line item in one easy to use
application. Furthermore, you can use the Inventory Manager to quickly upload
your inventory to ChipRover, so your stock files are always up to date for
other ChipRover users to see.
“Shipment Agent” - Our one-of-a-kind Shipment Agent isn’t just
a set of links to useful sites like you might find other places. Instead, we
offer a full-scale application to help you find the most cost-effective way to
ship your product amongst the major shipping companies. Also, so you don’t have
to worry with it, we’ve added a personal Shipment Agent to keep an eye on the
packages you’ve sent and the packages you’re waiting on so you can know exactly
where they are and when you can expect them. There’s no need to click through
to another site to track your packages, not when the ChipRover Shipment Agent
will automatically do that for you. Similarly, your Shipment Agent will
automatically notify you – through our Communication Center or conventional
email – when your packages have docked at their desired location.
“Invoice Generator and Payment Tracker” – In a few quick
steps, you can use our Invoice Generator to create a customized invoice for
your customers and then email it to them or print it out for your records.
Furthermore, our Payment Tracker will allow you to see outstanding balances
with customers and vendors and enter payments as they are made, both on
accounts payable and accounts receivable. Even better, the Invoice Generator is
tied to the other parts of your “My Rover” account, making it easy to see which
requirements have shipped and been paid on and which ones are still open and
awaiting payment.
“Contact Management” – Without question, one of the most vital
parts of keeping your business operating smoothly is having an organized way to
keep up with those with whom you conduct business. As a ChipRover user, you
will have a personalized Contact Management system that readily accepts,
stores, and organizes vital information about your customers and vendors. More
than a simple address book, our Contact Management application allows you to
tie requirements, call notes, invoices, shipments, and anything else necessary
to a specified contact. Our Contact Management system means you’ll never have
to search for notes about a past quote or an open requirement while someone is
waiting on the phone for an answer. Everything you need is easily found in your
personal Contact Management account, organized in a way that allows you to
interact with customers and vendors while all of the information you need is
right at hand.
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Mobile Solutions
Successfully operating a component distribution business can be challenging.
From meeting new customers, to making sure product is shipped on time, to
managing your inventory, to processing payments, there is more than enough work
to do to keep you occupied. Fortunately, with ChipRover’s Mobile Solutions
, you won’t have to be anchored in front of a computer to get everything done
on time and as promised.
ChipRover’s Mobile Solutions allow you to receive any
information you desire from ChipRover at any location you desire. From
forwarding your ChipRover emails to an email account at home to converting the
requirements you receive through ChipRover to a text message we send to your
cell phone, you’ll never be out of touch.
As an added bonus, your ChipRover Virtual Assistant can handle things while
you’re away if you so choose. You can enter triggers for your Virtual Assistant
to automatically quote requirements to customers by email. You can specify if
you are expecting a message from someone in particular and ChipRover’s mobile
solutions will make sure the message makes it to you without delay by tracking
you down at an email address or cell phone you specify. Imagine being able to
respond to a requirement posted on ChipRover through your cell phone or PDA.
Imagine having your ChipRover Virtual Assistant handle processing the
transaction for you. With ChipRover Mobile Solutions, all of this is possible.
What happens if a requirement comes in while you’re meeting with a customer?
What happens if you’re in the warehouse receiving shipments when an Exact Match
is found in your stock? With ChipRover’s Mobile Solutions, there are no more
delayed answers, no more calls to return, and most importantly no more
opportunities missed.
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General Tools
While our Distributor Tools, Business Tools, and Mobile Solutions are
designed to help you with each aspect of running your business successfully, we
also realize there are some extra services that could be of great value to you
on a regular basis. As such, we’ve gone on and included them as well. These
General Tools include…
Product Library – Our “Component Experts” are around to help
with any specific questions you might have. However, in the event that you
simply need to find some general information about a product on your own, our
Product Library is here to provide printable technical documents and archived
Component Expert answers of all types for you to use when researching a
product.
Manufacturer’s Links – In the event that you simply need to
locate the website of a Manufacturer, you won’t have to search all over the
internet looking for it. Our Manufacturer’s Links page has a hyperlink to the
home page of every manufacturer we know, sorted alphabetically.
Currency Calculator – In the event that you are conducting
business with someone in a different country or someone who uses a different
currency than your company, our Currency Calculator can help you convert any
form of money on earth to the currency of your choice.
World Time Clock – With so many different companies working in
the semiconductor field, we think it would be helpful to have a World Time
clock available in the event that you need to know what time it is somewhere
else on earth. By using the World Time Clock, you can make sure the vendor you
need to speak to in Europe is open for business, or the customer you are
contacting in China isn’t home asleep.
My Rover Local – Our Local service gives up to the minute
information from your area with regard to weather, sports scrores, and general
news. Addtionally, your Local service is fully customizable to include only the
information you are interested in seeing.
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