FPS Vital News Vital News 51 Jul-Sept 2018 | Page 7

DRIVEN BY CUSTOMER NEEDS VITAL NEWS looks at the latest F:Drive features that create an even smoother customer experience. The FPS eCommerce website, the F:Drive processes almost half of FPS’ total orders daily, and orders made via this site are expected to continue rising as the aftermarket adapts to the digital age. The site is continually evolving to cater for the changing needs of customers. IMPROVING BULK ORDERS To prepare bulk orders without the need to trawl through multiple links and pages on the website, customers merely have to upload an MS Excel sheet (CSV format) or Notepad file to the F:Drive. This feature has recently been enhanced to process unlimited lines. REACHING FOR THE STARS Select ranges in the FPS Maintenance and Accessories section of the F:Drive have a useful rating system. They currently include wiper blades, engine oils, air fresheners and more to give customers a unique insight into the most popular ranges from FPS. The familiar 5-star system is used. However, in a world where products generally achieve 4-star ratings by doing what’s expected of them, FPS has created a system to further dissect what consumers really appreciate about a product. This new development has improved the processing speed, with the status of the file now displayed on the screen to allow the customer to track the order progress live. Alerts regarding errors or items that are out of stock will be highlighted immediately to provide complete transparency to the customer’s order. One simplified process 1 Find the “Upload purchase order” tab in the drop down list under your username 2 Choose your file (CSV or Notepad format only) to upload Rating a product is as simple as clicking on the empty stars and leaving a worded review to provide a detailed opinion about the rating. Once a part has been reviewed, the overall star rating appears on both the search results page and at the top of the product page for an effo rtless comparison. 3 While the order processes, it will alert you of any issues SHAPING THE FUTURE 4 Click “Continue” to complete your order process A more detailed tutorial on the bulk order process is available from the Knowledge Base section of the F:Drive Help Centre. VITAL NEWS ISSUE 51 These ratings and written reviews will provide valuable data in the development of existing ranges and the procurement of new ones. The development team at FPS constantly endeavours to deliver the best possible customer experience through the F:Drive. To offer any feedback or suggestions please contact: [email protected] For more information, please speak to your local FPS representative. F:DRIVE UPDATES 7