New Tools Launched!

RSS feeds now available on The Broker Forum

In the wake of our recent efforts to allow our members to have an easier access to important information on The Broker Forum, no matter where they are or what platform they are using, TBF has launched last week a new series of RSS feeds.

The objective of the RSS initiative is to allow our members to receive: In-house orders, Requirements, OEM excess and Stock Offers in a manner that will keep them one-click away from taking action on TBF.

Our aim is to provide our members with key information in a timely manner, in a format that is cost and time effective. 4 different RSS feeds are now available, and we invite our members to contact their account manager should they require additional information on how to benefit from this new feature.

Improvements to the Counterfeit Watch system

The Broker Forum has just launched an internal initiative to pool key information about members to better identify those who show patterns of bad behavior in the distribution of counterfeit products area. A new internal points based system (Counterfeit Watch) has just been implemented, allowing information from various entry points (Escrow system, Member feedback, Mediation, direct complaints), and track those members who violate our Terms and Conditions.  

Key to the success of this initiative is the participation of all our members. We look forward to collaborating with you on this crucial industry issue.

Changes to the In Stock Certified program

Starting this month, our In Stock Certified members can expect some changes to the way the program is being handled. Members will now receive online notifications of pending verification requests, and will have the opportunity of uploading the required information directly online, rather than sending it via e-mail. Also, please note that members who fail the ISCP Stock Control process will not only be assessed a strike as per the program’s guidelines, they will also be assessed an automated negative rating.

ISCP members should also expect additional checks to be performed by The BrokerForum, as we are now moving into automating a larger part of the scheduling process.

The objective of this program has always been to provide our buyers with pertinent information in the Search results, and to help them save time at the RFQ stage of the transaction, thus providing value to all of our community in the long run. We look forward to our ISCP members’ cooperation in this process.   

All of us at The Broker Forum would like to thank our members for their continued support, and look forward to any comments you might have about our services.   We may always be reached via your Account Manager or support@brokerforum.com.