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# Using the Distributor Filter and Last Updated Quantity Field in the Tire Catalog

> Here's how to use the Distributor Filter and Last Updated Quantity Field in the Tire Catalog

## These are especially handy when you have a customer in front of you who needs a tire right away. If you have a distributor who is typically able to provide same-day tires to you, you can easily filter by this distributor to see if they have the tire in stock.

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### Using the Inventory and Distributor Features

The Tire Catalog has been updated with two key features designed to help you quickly identify product availability and manage orders more efficiently: the **Last Updated Quantity** column and the **Distributor Filter**.

Here's how to use it:

**1. Quick Inventory Reference: "Last Updated Quantity"**

This column provides a fast, high-level view of available stock based on the most recent daily data pull.

* **How to use:** When viewing the list of tires for a selected vehicle, look at the **Last Updated Quantity** column.
* **Purpose:** This gives you an immediate estimate of inventory across all your connected distributors.
* **Best practice:** Use this to quickly see if a tire is generally available to order before diving into specific distributor details.

**2. Narrowing Results: Distributor Filter**

If you need to see inventory from a specific source (e.g., to prioritize a local supplier for same-day service), use the new sorting tool.

* **How to access:** Locate the **Distributor** dropdown menu on the sort bar above your tire results.
* **How to use:** Select one or more distributors from the list to filter the catalog.
* **Result:** The page will refresh to show only the tires available from those specific distributors, and the "Last Updated Quantity" column will update to reflect inventory for those selections.

**Important Notes for Accurate Ordering**

* **Data Timing:** The "Last Updated Quantity" data is pulled from distributor FTP feeds around 5:00 a.m. daily. Because inventory can change throughout the day, always treat this number as a reliable estimate rather than real-time, minute-by-minute stock.
* **Double-Check:** If you are unsure or if the customer requires a specific tire that is critical to the order, please confirm current availability as needed