Mapping and Procurement System

摘要

Methods and systems are described for generating a list of aftermarket parts that match a fit with a Vehicle Identification Number as well as a description of the part to be replaced. The methods interface with existing quoting platforms. According to one embodiment, the method and system describes receiving a Request For a Quote, querying a database for matching parts, returning the list, receiving a part selection, querying a database for shipping information, ordering the part, and returning an order confirmation.

主权项

1. A method implemented by a part mapping and procurement system, the method comprising:
receiving a request for a quote (RFQ) for an automotive part from a quoting platform, wherein the quoting platform generated the RFQ based on an estimate generated by an estimating system for automotive repair, wherein the RFQ includes a Vehicle Identification Number, a description of a part to be replaced, and a part number of the part to be replaced; parsing the description of the part and the part number to generate an interpreted part descriptor and an interpreted part number; querying a master catalog database for parts that match a fit with the Vehicle Identification Number, the interpreted part descriptor, and the interpreted part number; generating a match list of the parts returned by the query of the master catalog database; and returning the match list of the parts to the quoting platform.