Release Notes

Release 1.30.2

Date: 09/30/2025

Search & Product Association Enhancements

Smarter Search Relevance:

Search results are now more tailored to you. Categories highlight items that are trending, previously purchased, or recently introduced, helping you quickly find the most relevant products.

Expanded Product Associations:

We've enhanced product detail pages to bring associations on to make it easier for you to compare and find the right items. You’ll now see suggestions for replacements, related products, repair parts, and items that others also consider, giving you more options at a glance.

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Release 1.30.1.1

Date: 09/16/2025

Patch Update

A patch was applied to correct how quotes are assigned to users and how new user registration notifications are processed. This will ensure quotes requested online remain tied to the user that requests the quotes for tracking, and new user registrations for existing EECOonline accounts are processed more smoothly.

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Release 1.30.1

Date: 09/10/2025

Login & Registration Enhancements

Password Expiration Policy:

To improve security, we’ve introduced a new password expiration policy for customers who have not logged in for an extended period. If your password has expired, you will be prompted to reset it when you log in, ensuring your account remains protected.

Streamlined Account Registration:

We’ve made the registration process faster and easier. New registered user information is now stored securely, even when an existing administrator already exists for an account. This update simplifies approvals for adding new users that register at the account level, making it easier for team members to gain access. In addition, new notifications keep you informed about the status of requests to add new team members that register for an online account.

Login & Registration Page Enhancements:

The login and registration pages have been redesigned with a cleaner layout, helpful tips, and fewer steps. These improvements make registering for an online account and logging in more straightforward and user-friendly.

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Release 1.30

Date: 08/27/2025

Performance Improvements & Bug Fixes

Quote Assignment & Pricing Fixes:

Quotes are now only tied to users when they create the request themselves, helping reduce confusion. A fix has been applied to ingest and utilize pricing fields that select customer accounts have, so pricing displays more clearly and accurately.

Smoother Loading Experience:

We’ve made the cart preview more reliable and improved how product lists load across the site. This means quicker access to the information you need, whether you’re reviewing products, checking details, or building a list.

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Release 1.29.1

Date: 08/11/2025

Optimized Data Flow, Internal Support Tools, and Infrastructure Changes

Platform & Data Processing Enhancements:

Behind the scenes improvements on how product data flows between our systems mean updates now happen more quickly and smoothly. This keeps product visibility details more current and consistent across the site as changes occur. These changes also help ensure a seamless experience outside of regular business hours, with uninterrupted access to products online.

Internal Account Support Tool:

A new internal account support tool has been introduced to enable our internal teams more flexibility to support your digital experience across multiple accounts. This makes it easier for us to help you get the most from your online tools.

System Update: Infrastructure Changes & Bug Fixes (Final Phase):

With the completion of this final phase of our multi-step platform update, the website now runs on another infrastructure. This strengthens stability, improves consistency, and sets the stage for future enhancements to your online experience.

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Release 1.29

Date: 06/19/2025

User Flow Improvements across Ship-To Selection, Redirects and Platform Performance

Improved logic ensures that quote modifications (pricing, availability, etc.) are reflected more quickly and accurately in your online account. This minimizes discrepancies and supports better decision-making during the purchasing process.

The ship-to selection tool now supports favoriting frequently used addresses, with a cleaner layout and faster response times. This simplifies multiple ship-to ordering or price checking. In addition, you will find new fields are found like the internal ship-to ID in the selector, and address book.

Reference numbers from EECO-generated PDFs (quotes, orders, invoices) can now be pasted directly into your browser. After login, users will be routed straight to the correct document—reducing navigation time and avoiding manual searches and filtering by reference numbers.

Users who log in from the homepage are now always taken directly to their authenticated dashboard, eliminating an extra step and improving flow.

Backend updates were made to enhance load times, reduce latency, and improve reliability across specific high-traffic workflows. These changes ensure better responsiveness during peak usage.

Logic has been added to prevent pricing lookup failures in the Quick Order export files. This ensures that your account-specific pricing is consistently returned and accurately displayed in exports of 5,000+ items.

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Release 1.28

Date: 05/02/2025

Improvements to Quick Order Functionality & Website Guidance

Boosted Quick Order Performance & Additional Export Data:

Quick Order now will support larger imports and exports. Exports with 100 items or less process instantly, while larger ones will be emailed directly to you once processed for your convenience. Export files also now include the manufacturer lifecycle status (if not active), item description, and manufacturer name.

Tooltips & Elements to Improve Guidance:

New tooltips and clickable elements will be added across the site to explain key messages. For example, a tooltip now appears beside web prices before login to clarify that account-specific pricing is shown after logging in. Additional clickable elements were added in places such as the checkout flow for improved guidance.

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Release 1.27.3

Date: 04/28/2025

Internal Product Data Processing Optimization (Final Phase)

Building on a recent internal update, additional bug fixes were applied to improve how product data is processed between systems. This will serve to enhance performance and reduce the time products may be temporarily hidden on the website, particularly outside of normal hours in the past.

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Release 1.27.2

Date: 04/11/2025

System Update: Infrastructure Change & Bug Fixes (Initial Phase)

Key changes and bug fixes resulting from updates to internal systems were applied. This release was part of a two-phase effort to enhance overall platform stability and performance.

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Release 1.27.1

Date: 02/28/2025

Credit Card Payment Process Improvement

While resolving a bug with the credit card portal, updates were also made to improve speed, reliability, and the overall checkout experience when using credit card as the payment option at checkout. These improvements will provide smoother transactions and better handling of payment authorization at checkout.

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Release 1.27

Date: 02/06/2025

Improvements to Product Data Processing & Order Approval

Internal Product Data Processing Optimization:

We’ve improved how product data is processed between our platforms, enhancing efficiency and system performance. This update reduces system load and improves full data synchronization, ensuring a smoother and more reliable transfer process.

Internal Order Approval Process Bug Fix:

We resolved a bug where some orders were intermittently requiring manual approval when they should have been automatically approved. Orders that meet the necessary conditions will now process as expected, ensuring a more seamless ordering experience.

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Release 1.26

Date: 01/08/2025

Strengthened Performance & Reliability

Seamless Product List Loading:

Product lists now load faster and more consistently for all customers, ensuring a smoother experience when browsing or managing larger lists. View Knowledge Base Guide >

Improved Real-Time Pricing & Availability:

We’ve resolved a bug that caused occasional delays in displaying real-time pricing. Account pricing now displays consistently and accurately every time you log in.

Enhanced Website Performance:

The overall site performance has been optimized, including faster product loading and quicker cart updates, to make your experience smoother and more efficient.

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Release 1.25

Date: 12/16/2024

Consistent Order Tracking & Process Improvements

From Quote to Order — One Number for Clear Tracking:

Tracking your orders just got easier. When you accept a quote online, it now converts directly into an order. The order now retains the same quote number, making it easier to track and reference your orders from previous quotes received. All associated details from the quote stay intact, providing a seamless, error-free transition. This update simplifies order management, reduces internal manual work, and ensures full visibility from quote to order. View Knowledge Base Guide >

Reliable Internal Notifications for Punchout Orders:

We’ve updated the workflow to ensure internal punchout order notifications are sent more consistently. These improvements address previous gaps, so confirmation emails are now triggered reliably and quickly when orders are received. This helps improve internal communication, keeps notifications on track, and makes it easier for our team to stay informed and aligned.

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Release 1.24

Date: 11/01/2024

Enhanced Quote Management & Product Lifecycle Indicators

Streamlined Quote Management Experience:

You can now view key details like the Quote Number, PO Number, and Job Reference. In addition, a progress bar will guide you through each step—viewing, editing, and accepting the quote to place your order. Important notes and dates are now displayed clearly, and non-stock items come with vendor return policy alerts. We've also added a total row for better quote visibility and streamlined the action buttons for a smoother experience. View Knowledge Base Guide >

New Product Lifecycle Status Indicators:

Dynamic lifecycle status indicators have been introduced to help you easily identify product availability. On product pages, you’ll now see clear messages and color-coded icons for items that are discontinued, planned for obsolescence, or flagged as mature by the manufacturer. This makes it easier to know when a product is being phased out, so you can make informed purchasing decisions. Active items won’t display any messages or icons. Keep an eye out for these indicators to stay informed about manufacturer product availability! View Knowledge Base >

Internal Email Notification Process Improvement:

Workflow updates to enhance the consistency of email notifications for internal team members have been completed. The improvements ensure that confirmation emails are triggered reliably when specific orders are processed, streamlining internal workflows and communication.

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Release 1.23

Date: 10/14/2024

Security & Performance Improvements

Security Enhancements:

We have implemented additional security measures to safeguard your data and further strengthen the platform's resilience against potential vulnerabilities. These internal updates ensure that your information is even more secure as part of our ongoing commitment to system integrity.

Bug Fixes & Internal Refinements:

Several internal bug fixes that were identified in recent system monitoring were corrected with this release. These fixes address minor issues affecting backend operations, providing a more stable and error-free experience for all users.

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Release 1.22

Date: 09/24/2024

Feature Optimization & Re-order Bug Fix

Internal improvements were completed to optimize system features and to address minor functionality issues. We've resolved a problem affecting the punchout re-order feature, ensuring it now functions as expected, enhancing the overall user experience for those who utilize punchout.

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Release 1.21

Date: 08/29/2024

System Enhancements & Workflow Improvements

Several internal updates to improve system configurations and enhance workflow processes have been completed. These changes help optimize data handling, increase flexibility in system settings, and resolve minor issues to ensure smoother operations. The updates are designed to boost overall efficiency and reliability across platform functions.

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Release 1.20

Date: 08/24/2024

Order Processing & Data Management Enhancements

Improvements to streamline the handling of order updates and data mapping processes have been completed. These internal optimizations ensure more accurate data management and better alignment across systems, reducing potential discrepancies and enhancing the overall efficiency of order processing workflows.

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Release 1.19

Date: 07/15/2024

Manufacturer Configurator Enhancements

Our manufacturer configurators now offer more detailed information such as manufacturer availability and lead times to better assist you. The availability of specific configurators is determined by your ship-to address, ensuring you receive the most relevant options. Different configurators offer unique features to enhance your experience. Select configurators now display real-time manufacturer inventory availability, while others provide generated lead times, helping you plan more efficiently. These updates are designed to save you time and make your interactions with our manufacturer configurator tools more efficient and user-friendly.Please note, you must be logged in to access these configurators. View Knowledge Base Guide >

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Release 1.18.1

Date: 06/14/2024

Enhanced Quick Order Export Tool

Exports are now available on the Quick Order page, this tool allows you to swiftly export your product lists, including current prices, availability, and basic product information. This feature enables you with quick access to offline product pricing and availability, making it easier to make informed decisions. The convenience of exporting product information allows you to reference it anytime, anywhere, even without an internet connection. This new tool serves to save you time and make your experience smoother and more efficient. View Knowledge Base Guide >

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Release 1.18

Date: 06/14/2024

Estimated Shipping Dates & PDF Invoices

Estimated Shipping & Delivery Dates:
Now, you can easily see an estimated date of when your order is expected to ship and arrive. After placing an order online, you will also receive an email update with the estimated dates once they are available. Note that these estimated dates are not guaranteed, they are generated automatically to provide you with better visibility and planning for your deliveries. View Knowledge Base Guide >

Streamlined Invoice & Proof of Delivery Requests:
Managing your orders just got easier! You can now request a proof of delivery or invoice directly from your invoice history when you log into your online account. A PDF will be generated for you to download automatically for your convenience. If the PDF is unavailable, our team will be notified and will send it to you via email. View Knowledge Base Guide >

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Release 1.17.1

Date: 05/28/2024

Streamlined Return Requests

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Release 1.17

Date: 04/25/2024

Enhanced Re-ordering & Quote Conversion

Streamlined Order History Re-ordering:
When you use the re-order function from your Order History on EECOonline, now your cart will be automatically updated by notifying you and removing any items that are currently unavailable. This ensures a smoother online purchasing experience by only adding items that are available for purchase, allowing for a more efficient re-ordering process. This improvement addresses previous challenges where temporarily created or unavailable items hindered the re-ordering process. View Knowledge Base Guide >

Quote Conversion For Temporarily Created Items:
When you convert a quote that includes temporarily created items or items that are unavailable on EECOonline, processes are now in place to ensure a seamless transition. Although you won't be able to change the quantity of any temporarily created or unavailable items within the quote, you do have the option to convert the quote with the items or remove the items if you choose. This enhancement is part of our ongoing commitment to streamline your online purchasing experience and maintain transparency at every step of the process. View Knowledge Base Guide >

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Release 1.16

Date: 03/19/2024

Credit Status Notifications & Continued Account Access

A new credit status notification has been implemented to improve account management and your overall online experience. If your account has a credit status issue, you will now see a notification on your account dashboard upon logging in. Previously, credit status issues would result in you being locked out of your online account. With this update, you will retain access to log in but you will be restricted from placing orders online. When this happens, the checkout button and re-order functionality will be hidden, with notifications displayed in your Shopping Cart, Quotes, Recent Orders, Order History, and Order pages to ensure clear communication.

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Release 1.15

Date: 03/19/2024

Convenient Invoice Payment Through Quick Links

You can now conveniently pay your invoices using a menu-link available on the Invoice History page or through Quick Links on the homepage upon logging in. This feature is visible for specific user roles, ensuring that only authorized roles can access and utilize the Pay Invoice menu-link for secure transactions. View Knowledge Base Guide >

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Release 1.14

Date: 02/19/2024

Quick Order Import, Search Functionality and Job Reference Tracking

Significant improvements were implemented to the Quick Order form search functionality and to the import templates to enhance your online purchasing experience. The Quick Order import templates will now respect EECOs internal round by rules for conversion. Additionally, the Quick Order form and Request a Quote form have been enhanced to improve item search capabilities. Both forms now support searches by UPC, Customer Part Number, Product Keyword, and Manufacturer Part Number, in addition to the existing EECO Part Number and Name/Keyword search options. These updates ensure a more accurate and efficient ordering process.

We have enhanced our tracking features to improve your account management experience. A new field called "Job Reference" has been added to Invoice History, Order History, and Quotes online. This field will now populate and can be easily filtered and sorted, allowing for more efficient and organized tracking of your transactions.

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Release 1.13

Date: 01/30/2024

Credit Card-Only Payment Option & Expanded Real-Time Inventory Visibility

This new feature allows customer accounts to order online using Credit Card as the sole method of payment. This is determined based on specific credit status terms. Although you must still establish a credit account with EECO to make purchases, your online account can now be configured to accept credit card payments exclusively. This enhancement aims to provide greater flexibility and convenience for managing your payments with EECO.

You can now view real-time inventory levels directly within the product lists, making it easier to identify items that are in stock and ready to ship. This update aims to save you time and ensure you have the most accurate information all in one place when planning or making purchasing decisions from your product lists.

If you add more items to your cart than we have in stock, you'll now see a notification within your cart letting you know. This ensures you're always aware of inventory availability, making your purchasing experience smoother and more transparent.

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Release 1.12

Date: 01/29/2024

Manufacturer Direct Shipment Item Notifications

To enhance your online purchasing experience, new notification feature has been implemented for items shipped directly from the manufacturer. You will now see a notification for these items both in your cart and at checkout, ensuring clear communication about your order's shipping details. This update helps you stay informed of potential extended shipping dates and manage your purchases more effectively.

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