Cross-Reference™ is a software solution designed to expand and streamline the search for parts and repair capabilities by providing comprehensive cross-referencing between part numbers, including NSNs, NIINs, NAS, MS numbers, and their approved alternates. The platform enables buyers to identify alternate part numbers and sources, facilitates government contract bidding, and helps sellers maximize exposure by associating their offerings with all relevant equivalents. This system is particularly valuable for industries where part obsolescence, supply chain disruptions, and compatibility are ongoing challenges, offering a centralized database and workflow for managing complex parts catalogs and sourcing needs.

Key Features

Comprehensive Part Cross-Referencing

• Maps part numbers, NSNs, NIINs, NAS, MS numbers, and approved alternates.
• Supports alternate, interchangeable, and PMA equivalents.

Alternate Source Identification

• Buyers can find multiple suppliers and sources for each part.
• Facilitates locating companies selling to government or other sectors.

Repair Capability Mapping

• Associates repair capabilities with alternate or equivalent part numbers.
• Enables sellers to showcase all repair options linked to their parts.

Support for Government Bidding

• Provides data for alternate part numbers required in government contracts.
• Helps buyers and sellers participate in public sector procurement.

Dynamic Catalog and Search Tools

• Search by brand, part number, or type.
• Catalog includes hundreds of thousands of parts across industries.

Workflow Integration

• Cross-references generated automatically by system activities (e.g., part renumbering, merging).
• Allows manual cataloging and lookup of cross-references for custom needs.

Benefits

Reduced Procurement Delays

• Immediate access to alternatives for obsolete or out-of-stock parts.
• Minimizes production or maintenance downtime.

Cost Efficiency

• Identifies lower-cost alternatives or suppliers.
• Avoids duplicate purchases and excess inventory.

Improved Inventory Management

• Prevents overstocking and stockouts by linking all interchangeable or alternate parts.
• Streamlines inventory records across multiple identifiers.

Enhanced Supplier and Buyer Exposure

• Sellers reach more potential buyers by listing all relevant equivalents.
• Buyers access a wider range of sources for each required part.