The Winsupply e-Commerce application provides on-the-go convenience for the busy contractor, giving more time on the job instead of waiting at the counter. The application makes all the features and functionality of the desktop site available on your mobile device. This application from Winsupply and Noland is designed for Plumbing, HVAC, Industrial, Electrical, Waterworks and Irrigation professionals to quickly access their account details, view product information, availability, pricing and ordering. Finding items is fast and easy. Using the barcode scanning functionality on your smart phone, you can scan product bar codes to easily locate the exact item. Voice recognition is also available to search for items as well as the using built-in smartphone keyboard to type in key words into the search bar. Users can also search by browsing categories or manufacturers. Users have the option of creating favorite lists of the items most frequently ordered. This extra level of customization makes shopping even quicker. When viewing items, details such as images, spec sheets, installation sheets, MSDS sheets, cut sheets and marketing sheets are available for many items. Users can also access their account information to look at invoices or make payments.
Application Business Value
Contractors have constant demands to save time and increase efficiency using technology. Two thirds of contractors own a smart phone and want to leverage this mobile technology. 80% of the local companies surveyed by Winsupply have stated that providing mobile online capabilities provides a competitive advantage. The mobile application will provide that efficiency allowing contractors view product information, check availability and pricing, and order on the go from their mobile devices. This will increase order accuracy and productivity while reducing the wait at the counter. Local companies benefit by reducing repetitive phone calls for pricing and availability allowing them to spend more time working on building their business.