e-Commerce Solution
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Feature / Functionality

Electronic Data Interchange
System-to-System

PTplace.com
Order Entry
24 / 7 Availability *
  Check Pricing & Availability
Check Order Status
  Internet Access Required
  Suited for High-Volume repeat ordering
Product Content Available
Configure your own product, create quote & order
  Order Configured items quoted by Baldor personnel
Internet Accessible
  Create and Buy with Purchasing Lists
Order Upload from Spreadsheet
  Internal Customer Technical Support Required
  Special Software Required
  Process Invoices
  Advanced Ship Notices
         
  lmplementation & Operation* *
Electronic Data Interchange
System-To-System

PTplace.com
  Real-Time or Batch Processing of information
Batch
Real Time
Real Time
  Operating Cost
High
Medium
Low
  Startup Cost
Medium
High
Low
  Technically Difficulty
Medium
High
Low
  Customer Integration
Medium
High
Low
  User Interaction
Low
Medium
High
   
  * Excluding scheduled outages for system upgrades or circumstances beyond Baldor's control. Scheduled outages, when necessary, are performed during non-peak hours (typically on weekends) and will be posted well in advance allowing customer preparation to minimize disruption of customer’s day-to-day operations.
  ** Comparison values listed in relation to one another