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Starting Shopping

To begin shopping, you must start a new Shopping Cart or re-start an open (unsubmitted) one from a previous shopping trip

• How do I start a new Shopping Cart?
  
  

• How do I use a Shopping Cart template?
  
  

• How can I give the Shopping Cart a name so I can track it?
  
  

• How can I get back to an unsubmitted Shopping Cart I left earlier?   

Shopping

Usually, shopping involves browsing in your Buying Organization's catalog, searching for a particular item by name or number, or selecting saved favorite items.  Unusual requirements can be handled with a special request or making a RoundTrip to supplier's web site.

• How can I find items in the catalog?
  
  

• How do I see a list of all items that fit my requirements?
  

• How do I search for something when I know it's name or part number?
  

• How do I search when I only know the sort of thing I'm looking for?
  
  

• How do I set up complex searches using phrases like "Deskset OR Pencil AND Pen"?
  
  

• How to get more information about an item?
  

• How do I see a list of all suppliers and their prices?
  

• How do I see if a supplier has the item in stock?
  

• How do I tell Enterprise Buyer 2.0 Desktop Edition how many I want to buy?
  
  

• How can I pick something from my list of favorite items?
  
  

• How can I add an item to my list of favorite items?
  
  

• What if I just want to re-order a similar batch of items to one I order regularly?
  
  

• How do I select options like size or color?
  
  

• How do I order services?
  
  

• What if I can't find what I need in the catalog?
  
  

• How do I tell the supplier where to ship and where to send the bill?     

Comparing Items

• How do I compare features?
  
  

• How can I compare suppliers?
  
  

• How do I find the best price?
  
  

• How can check which suppliers have it in stock?
  

And...

• What if I change my mind?