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Acquiring new customers is notoriously exhausting and costs a lot of time and money. Existing customers have already been acquired and greater integration of the supplier into its customers’ processes increases customer loyalty. The cXML punchout catalogue makes an important contribution to this and optimizes the sales process. <\/p>\n\n

Introduction to cXML Punchout Catalog<\/h2>\n\n

cXML-Punchout is a standardized interface that facilitates the exchange of Product Data between suppliers and purchasing organizations. This technology was developed by Ariba (now SAP Ariba<\/a>) to make the integration of product catalogs into purchasing systems efficient and error-free. By using a cXML punchout catalogue, the ordering process is optimized as Product Data is transferred to the purchasing system in real time as part of an order. <\/p>\n\n

➡️ cXML (Commerce eXtensible Markup Language) is a structured format for the exchange of Product Data and messages (e.g. orders) between companies<\/p>\n\n

The ordering process via cXML Punchout<\/h2>\n\n

The purchasing process with a cXML punchout catalog takes place in several steps, which can be implemented in purchasing systems such as SAP Ariba<\/a> or coupa <\/a>:<\/p>\n\n

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Step 1: Supplier selection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The buyer opens his purchasing system and selects thesupplier required. This functionality is available in all standardpurchasing systems. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Step 2: Opening the Punchout catalog<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After selecting the supplier, the cXML Punchout catalog is opened automatically.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Step 3: Product selection <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The buyer selects the desired products and adds them to their shopping cart<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Step 4: Transfer and order<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The filled shopping cart is transferred to the purchasing system. There, the buyer enters the delivery address and the cost center and sends the order. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Step 5: Internal release and dispatch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After internal approval, the order is sent to the supplier, who will deliver the goods. The ordering process is independent of the Punchout catalog. The ordering process runs as usual. If the exchange of PDF orders via e-mail has been agreed, the purchasing company will also continue to send PDFs. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Overall process: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The buyer selects the desired supplier in the purchasing system. After the selection, the supplier’s cXML Punchout catalog is opened automatically. The buyer selects the desired products and places them in the shopping cart. The filled shopping cart is transferred to the purchasing system, where the buyer enters the delivery address and cost center and sends the order. After internal approval, the order is sent to the supplier, who delivers the goods. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

Advantages of a cXML Punchout catalog for suppliers<\/h2>\n\n