{"id":6935,"date":"2022-11-15T13:49:32","date_gmt":"2022-11-15T21:49:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mitchell11.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/shopconnection\/mitchell-1-shop-management-customers-can-now-connect-to-partstech-shopping-platform\/"},"modified":"2025-05-22T15:43:17","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T22:43:17","slug":"mitchell-1-shop-management-customers-can-now-connect-to-partstech-shopping-platform","status":"publish","type":"shopconnection","link":"https:\/\/mitchell1.com\/shopconnection\/mitchell-1-shop-management-customers-can-now-connect-to-partstech-shopping-platform\/","title":{"rendered":"Mitchell 1 Shop Management Customers Can Now Connect to PartsTech Shopping Platform"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5><strong><em>Editor\u2019s Note<\/em><\/strong><em>: The following blog is Part I of a series highlighting Manager SE\u2019s new multi-vendor catalogs<\/em><\/h5>\n<p>Mitchell 1\u2019s Shop Management customers can now register for free access to the <strong>PartsTech<\/strong> eCommerce platform \u2013 one of two new online multi-parts catalogs that were recently integrated with Manager SE and ShopKey SE applications.\u00a0 This type of platform allows users to view multiple suppliers side-by-side to compare part prices and availability.<\/p>\n<p>The PartsTech network of suppliers includes more than 29,000 automotive parts stores and 50+ tire distributors across the U.S. and Canada, representing over 4,500 brands.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-60609 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mitchell1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/PartsTech-ManagerSE-graphic-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"637\" height=\"407\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The setup for PartsTech is quite similar to previous catalogs, as you will see from the instructions below. You can also get a quick overview by viewing the following videos:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/youtu.be\/t2RcWE4fLFY__;!!Lf_9VycLqA!g22difTZe-xMlvKKgNLgnC-tTzcoIEOlqy3iMa3YVT603G-wu7Crq09cLs5F7xS7tbPyGgnVeB1d9xS5RfoASg3Q$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Connecting PartsTech to Manager<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/youtu.be\/C3Tme15Bq6k__;!!Lf_9VycLqA!g22difTZe-xMlvKKgNLgnC-tTzcoIEOlqy3iMa3YVT603G-wu7Crq09cLs5F7xS7tbPyGgnVeB1d9xS5RcflhEOS$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Using PartsTech in M1 Manager<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>How to Setup PartsTech Multi-Vendor Catalog:<\/p>\n<p>1- First register with PartsTech (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.partstech.com\/sign-up\/create-account?utm_source=partner&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=Mitchell1+marquee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.partstech.com\/sign-up\/create-account<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-60475 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mitchell1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/partstech-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"336\" \/><\/p>\n<p>2- From SE splash screen: Go to Configurations &gt; Toggle Catalog Availability &gt; turn the PartsTech button to ON and click Save<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-60478 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mitchell1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/partstech-2-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"406\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-60481 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mitchell1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/partstech-3-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"463\" height=\"713\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3- Go to Vendor Setup &gt; Add to create a PartsTech vendor record<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-60484 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mitchell1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/partstech-4-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"329\" height=\"180\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-60487 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mitchell1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/partstech-5-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"462\" height=\"538\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4- Click on Setup Link and choose &lt;PartsTech Catalog Link&gt;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-60490 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mitchell1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/partstech-6-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"508\" height=\"281\" \/><\/p>\n<p>5- Enter the PartsTech info from registration (back on Step 1) \u2013 Username or email address + API Key<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-60493 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mitchell1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/partstech-7-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"536\" height=\"339\" \/><\/p>\n<p>6- Click on Connect to complete process, then click OK to close Add Vendor Window.<\/p>\n<p>PartsTech will contact customers after they register to assist with selecting Parts Suppliers by your zip code and\/or map area radius.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Want to learn more about Manager SE shop management?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/mitchell1.com\/support\/demo-request\/\">REQUEST A FREE DEMO!<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You may also like to read:<\/p>\n<h3><a title=\"Manager SE Repair Orders Statuses Are Anything But Status Quo!\" href=\"https:\/\/mitchell1.com\/shopconnection\/manager-se-repair-orders-statuses-are-anything-but-status-quo\/\">Manager SE Repair Orders Statuses Are Anything But Status Quo!<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><a title=\"Minding the Store Even Remotely: Using Manager SE Shop Reports\" href=\"https:\/\/mitchell1.com\/shopconnection\/minding-the-store-even-remotely-using-manager-se-shop-reports\/\">Minding the Store Even Remotely: Using Manager SE Shop Reports<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><a title=\"Put Your Stamp on Customer Emails in Manager SE\" href=\"https:\/\/mitchell1.com\/shopconnection\/put-your-stamp-on-customer-emails-in-manager-se\/\">Put Your Stamp on Customer Emails in Manager SE<\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-60609 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/mitchell1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/PartsTech-ManagerSE-graphic.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"203\" height=\"130\" \/>Mitchell 1\u2019s Shop Management customers can now register for free access to the <strong>PartsTech<\/strong> eCommerce platform \u2013 one of two new online multi-parts catalogs that were recently integrated with Manager SE and ShopKey SE applications.\u00a0 This type of platform allows users to view multiple suppliers side-by-side to compare part prices and 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