In addition, individualized content helps makes PTplace even more user-friendly. Customers are greeted by name with listings of their most recent orders, information they have requested, and links to personal contacts within Rockwell Automation. Security is in the hands of local administrators through a secure URL, and all pricing and order information is protected behind a firewall. Orders can be entered in five clicks. The system saves purchasing lists, remembers drop ship locations and offers over 200 shipping options.
All content is served dynamically, based on what the user wants and what the user has seen.
The company employs about 40,000 people at more than 450 locations serving customers in more than 80 countries.