Frequently Asked Questions

(Click on each link to see the answer. Click again to hide it.)


What is a full service VAN?
Does my company need a VAN?
Why should I pay for a VAN when the government has free-access web sites?
How do I find the right VAN for my company?
What is EDI?
What is the difference between batch uploading vs. EDI?
How fast can I get access to new RFQs with ALIcorp.com?
Will ALICorp.com send my RFQs directly to my suppliers?
Can I submit my quote through ALIcorp.com's website?
Will I get my orders through ALIcorp.com's system?
Will I still need to use WAWF to process my shipments and invoices?
How will having access to critical data help me win bids?
Does ALIcorp.com provide drawings and historical data?
Does ALIcorp.com provide research?
Can I set up and maintain my bid profile on ALIcorp.com's website?
How will creating a search profile help me?
Does ALICorp.com have a customer service staff?
Will I have 24/7 access to my data?
What is the historical up time/down time ratio of ALIcorp.com's system?
How much will a top quality, full service VAN cost me?