Get More from MAM

Getting the right results from MAM Autocat starts with the right setup.

By configuring your preferred brands and supplier links, you can tailor catalogue searches to match the products you stock and the suppliers you buy from most often. This helps reduce unwanted search results, improves visibility of your chosen aftermarket brands, and ensures the correct pricing and stock information is displayed when searching for parts.

Whether you're looking to prioritise ELTA brands or streamline your purchasing process, a few simple changes to your MAM settings can make a significant difference to your day-to-day workflow.

Follow the guides below to set your preferred brands and assign your preferred suppliers.

Please note that this is intended as a general guide, and the exact steps may vary depending on the version of the software you're using.

SECTION 1: PREFERRED BRANDS

Choose the Brands You Want to See

MAM allows you to customise which brands appear in your catalogue searches and VRM lookups.

By setting your supplier and buying preferences, you can prioritise your chosen aftermarket brands, hide suppliers you don't use, and make part searches more relevant to your business.

Here's how to update your preferences:

Open the Parameters Menu
Head to the setup or system configuration area and open the Parameters menu.
Find Supplier or Buying Preferences
Navigate to the Supplier Parameters or Buying Preferences section. This is where you control which suppliers and brands appear in your catalogue searches.
Choose Your Preferred Brands
Select the manufacturers and suppliers you want to see and remove any that aren't relevant to your business. These settings will influence the brands shown during VRM lookups and part searches.
Save Your Changes
Once you're happy with your selections, save your settings and exit. Depending on your setup, you may need to restart Autocat for the changes to take effect.

Whether you're using Autocat locally or online, these preferences help make finding the right parts quicker and easier. If your business also uses Autopart or Autowork Online, you may be able to manage additional stock and performance settings from the same area.

SECTION 2: PREFERRED SUPPLIERS

Link Brands to Your Preferred Suppliers

Once you've set up your preferred brands, the next step is deciding which supplier you'd like MAM to use for each one.

By linking a brand to your preferred supplier, MAM can automatically pull through the correct pricing, stock availability, and ordering information whenever you're searching for parts.

Here's how to set it up:

Open Supplier Settings
In your MAM business management system (such as Autopart), navigate to the supplier or catalogue setup area.
Find Supplier Links or Brand Mapping
Look for a section called Supplier Link Maintenance, Brand Mapping, or something similar. This is where brands are linked to individual suppliers.
Select the Brand
Find the brand you'd like to configure from the list.
Assign Your Preferred Supplier
Choose the supplier you want MAM to use for that brand and set them as the primary source. This supplier will then be prioritised when pricing and stock information is requested.
Save Your Changes
Save the updated mapping to apply your preferences.

Once configured, Autocat will automatically check your chosen supplier's stock and pricing information whenever you view parts from that brand, helping you find the right products faster and ensuring you're buying from your preferred source.

Setting up supplier preferences alongside brand preferences gives you greater control over your catalogue results and can help streamline the entire parts sourcing process.

Need further assistance?

If you need exact keystrokes for your specific build of the software, MAM Software provides direct technical support and training resources. You can reach out to their helpdesk or search for specific workflow documentation on the MAM Software Customer Portal.

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