The main search page of the Product Catalogue is made up of several elements to assist the user to find the product(s) that they are searching for. At the top of the page are the navigation menus that allow the user to navigate between pages on the web site. Each page has a header, which indicates where the user is in the search process, along with a “Product Search Help?” icon, which provides the user Help in using the interface. In the primary pane of the page the user can see the different input fields they can use to conduct their search along with several hyperlinks to additional support pages. In the secondary pane the user can see a list of all core suppliers which are hyperlinked to their own product page within the catalogue.

Search For - Is a user-input field that allows the user to enter data directly into the search engine to assist in refining the search.

Product Catalogue - Search Engine The user uses the Search For field on the main search screen to qualify and refine the product(s) that they are searching for. The Search For input box allows the user to type any number of possible criteria when attempting to search for a product. Data that can be entered may include but not be limited to:

• A product name
• Product SKU
• Keywords found in the product description
• A manufacturer name

Selection - Is a pick list, with options of All, Product Name, Product Code, Product Description, that the user can select from to make a more refined search. This item is usually selected from when using the Search For input field to narrow or broaden your search criteria.

Using - Is a pick list, with options of Any of the Words Entered, All of the Words Entered, The Exact Phrase Entered or Boolean (text contains AND/OR), that the user can use to again narrow or broaden their search. Any of the Words Entered will result in the search engine using any of the words entered into the Search For field in any placement so long as the word format matches. All of the Words Entered will search for all of the words and only return results so long as all of the words entered into the Search For field are found. If any or all of the words are missing the results will be negative. The Exact Phrase Entered will have the search engine searching for exact references to what the user typed in the Search For field. If the phrase does not match exactly the results will be returned negative. A Boolean query allows the user to control the search dependencies by placing the ANDs and ORs in the search phrase that into the Search For field. An example: Search For - Covers AND shoes OR bouffants.

Also located on the main search page are hyperlinks to the following information:

• Featured Product – takes user to page of products with a current focus
• Core Product Lines – takes user to a list of supplier descriptions
• Quotation Request – takes user to a form they can submit to request a product quote
• Product Evaluation – takes user to a form they can submit to request a product trial
• Sample Request – takes user to a form they can submit to request a sample
• Order Tracking – takes user to a form they can submit to request information on the status of a current order
• Trudell Technical Services – takes user to a page containing details on the services available from this department

In this example the user has typed “shoe covers” into the Search For field. If the user is uncertain of the type of information they want and wish to refine their search they can opt to leave this field blank and proceed with a more generalized search. A more general search can be conducted using the Selection pick list or the Include Only Latex Free Products check box from the main search screen.

The Manufacturer's product listing displays all of the products contained in the Catalogue for that manufacturer. Each product is listed in their relevant product category, broken down into subsequent sub categories. The product name is a hyperlink that when clicked on by the user will call the Product Description page for that product.

The Product Description page has two panes with pane one describing, in detail, the product that the user has selected. Information that can be included in the details might be Product Code, Packaging Type, if the product is Latex Free and a complete Product Description.

A Chart of Products list may also be included in the Product Description page. This chart will list the Product Code, Description and Packaging Type for the product as a whole. In pane two of the page the user will find a product image that may be clicked on for a more enhanced image (if available), a listing of support documents, which may include abstracts, sell sheets and manuals, in PDF format. A user may also have the option of requesting Product Samples, Evaluations or Quotations by clicking on the hyperlinks and completing an online form.

The user may also decide to print the product page for future reference. To produce a hardcopy of the product page simply click on the printer icon located in the center of the page header (red area). The print template will pop up allowing the user to select a printer and then print the page. The print template is formatted to fit most standard laser or inkjet printers.