Boy is finally back to normal, so off to daycare he goes, and I reported dutifully to Shopster. Rosie got back today too! All is good, and all that is missing is an XBox 360.
In Shopster news, we have a bunch of internal reports of new products in the system by supplier, as well as products which have dropped in price. My challenge now is how to make that available in the Browse Warehouse page.
The main challenge with the Browse Warehouse page right now is that it is geared for finding a specific product, rather than 'browsing products' (ironic, given the tab's name). There is some internal debate what the starting navigation point into the products should be, by supplier, or by product category. While being able to filter on multiple dimensions is good, any more options would make it too cluttered for a new user.
Personally, I would like to see supplier specific pages which show a show description of the supplier, the turn-around and fulfillment statistics, the new products, and a list of the products which have dropped in price. (Retailers, I wouldn't object if you drop suggestions of just such a feature in the Shopster forums. *wink*)
For instance, we have a brand new supplier in the system called Tiffany-style Lamps, but you'd never know it from the Browse Warehouse page. Here's the link: http://service.shopster.com/warehouse/browseproductwarehouse.aspx?sid=97707
They supply stain glass lamps, shades, etc.
Here's another brand new supplier that is 'buried' in the warehouse:
http://service.shopster.com/warehouse/browseproductwarehouse.aspx?sid=97161
The have some really highly specialized and hard to find computer and home AV cables.
About Me
- Neil Chong-Kit
- I currently work at Intranet Connections, which produces intranet software. I graduated from UBC with a BSc in Computer Science in 1998, and an MOT MBA from SFU in 2013. I've worked in information security, e-commerce, ERP development, and now intranets. I've lived and worked in Singapore, Manhattan, Calgary, and now back in my hometown of Vancouver.