OPSTrax or RepairLink?

[mikeology]

While I know they are somewhat different have any of you found that one or the other is better for isp's? Or a better tool against aftermarket suppliers?

[CharliMackerras]

Hmm it's nice one. thanks

[marko65]

HAD REPAIR LINK FOR 2 YEARS AT $199 A MONTH. 2 SHOPS USED IT TO ORDER PARTS FROM US AND EVERYONE ELSE USED IT TO COMPETE AGAINST US.
IT SHOWS THE END USER PART NUMBERS. THOSE THAT COULD WAIT A FEW DAYS JUST LOOKED ON THE INTERNET.
OE CONNECTION IN MY OPINION IS LIKE GLOBAL CONNECT. HALF ASS

[stevejm71]

WE HAVE ABOUT HALF A DOZEN SHOPS THAT USE REPAIR LINK. I THINK IT IS A PRETTY GOOD TOOL. YOU DO HAVE TO WATCH WHICH SHOPS ARE ABUSING IT THOUGH. THERE IS A WAY TO CHECK AND SEE WHO IS USING IT JUST TO LOOK UP PART#'S AND NEVER REALLY ORDER MUCH. YOU CAN THEN GO INTO THEIR ACCOUNT SETTINGS AND SET IT UP SO IT DOES NOT SHOW PART#'S, JUST PRICES.

[JGROSS1978]

THERE IS A WAY TO CHECK AND SEE WHO IS USING IT JUST TO LOOK UP PART#'S AND NEVER REALLY ORDER MUCH. YOU CAN THEN GO INTO THEIR ACCOUNT SETTINGS AND SET IT UP SO IT DOES NOT SHOW PART#'S, JUST PRICES.[/quote]
How is this done?

[FixedManager]

They are two different products. OPSTrax is a body shop ordering system and in my opinion is the best available today. RepairLink is a catalog lookup ordering platform for mechanical shops that is solid but currently has no legitimate competition.

[stevejm71]

THERE IS A WAY TO CHECK AND SEE WHO IS USING IT JUST TO LOOK UP PART#'S AND NEVER REALLY ORDER MUCH. YOU CAN THEN GO INTO THEIR ACCOUNT SETTINGS AND SET IT UP SO IT DOES NOT SHOW PART#'S, JUST PRICES.

How is this done?[/quote]
TO SET UP CUSTOMER TO NOT SEE PART#'S. GO INTO REPAIR LINK AND CLICK ON TRADING PARTNER CONFIG. DOUBLE CLICK ON THE SHOP. THE CLICK ON TRADING PARTNER STATUS. THEN YOU CAN SELECT TO HIDE PART#'S. I COULD NOT FIND WHERE YOU GO TO SEE HOW OFTEN A SHOP IS ON THE WEBSITE. THEY MIGHT HAVE CHANGED SOMETHING WHERE YOU CANT SEE THAT INFO ANY MORE.?