Punchout Catalog

A Punchout Catalog allows a buyer to access a supplier's website directly from within their own e-procurement system. Users browse and select items on the supplier's site, but the shopping cart contents are transferred back to the buyer's system for requisitioning and approval, ensuring compliance and spend visibility.

Benefits of punchout catalogs include:

• Access to real-time supplier pricing and availability
• Rich product content and configuration options
• Reduced catalog maintenance for the buying organization
• Streamlined ordering process for users
• Maintained control through the buyer's procurement system
• Support for complex or configurable items

Modern e-procurement platforms support punchout integrations using standard protocols like cXML or OCI, providing seamless access to key supplier catalogs while keeping purchasing activities within the governed corporate environment.