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     For manufacturers and brands • PunchCommerce Enterprise   ISO 9001:2015 certified  One gateway between your e‑commerce  and every e‑procurement system.
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 Your customers already purchase through e‑procurement solutions—PunchCommerce connects your e‑commerce seamlessly with those systems. All integrations run through a single gateway you can administer yourself—no development required. Compatible with SAP SRM, S/4HANA, Ariba, Mercateo, Coupa, Jaggaer, and any other solution that uses OCI, cXML or IDS Connect.

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 Go live in weeks, not months • seamless connection to all major e‑procurement solutions • plugins for Shopware, Magento, JTL, Spryker, Vendure, Medusa &amp; more • OCI, cXML &amp; IDS Connect

Value

Why PunchCommerce Enterprise
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Four reasons leading industrial companies use PunchCommerce as their e‑procurement gateway.

### Seamless integration

Whether SAP Ariba, Jaggaer, or Mercateo—PunchCommerce connects every platform through a single interface.

### Central control &amp; mapping tool

Our visual mapping tool lets you map fields between your ERP/shop and e‑procurement systems without code.

### Scalability &amp; security

Enterprise‑ready infrastructure, ISO 9001‑certified processes, and GDPR‑compliant data security.

### Fast ROI

Our customers achieve an average of 150–200 orders per customer per year via PunchCommerce.

 Maximum compatibility

 Compatible with leading e‑procurement systems
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 PunchCommerce is agnostic—one interface, all protocols. Thanks to our well‑documented API we also integrate custom e‑commerce solutions within a few business days.

 How your data flows

All systems connect to your e‑commerce through the PunchCommerce gateway. Live, secure, validated.

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  Data flow between e‑procurement systems, the PunchCommerce gateway, and your e‑commerce Multiple procurement systems send requests via the PunchCommerce gateway to the shop. Connections are secure and standards‑compliant.                        Ariba  Jaggaer  Mercateo  Coupa  OCI, cXML, IDS 2.5                       Your e‑commerce Shop / ERP

 ### Protocols

 OCI 4.0 OCI 5.0 cXML 1.2 IDS-Connect PunchOut Order Request\* Order Confirmation\*

We speak OCI, cXML and IDS-Connect through a unified API—cleanly validated, versioned, and tested.

\* Available only with PunchCommerce Enterprise.

 ### Compatible platforms

One gateway connects your online shop with all procurement platforms and protocols

  SAP Ariba

  SAP SRM

  SAP S/4HANA

  Jaggaer

  Mercateo (Unite)

  Onventis

  AskLio

  Coupa

  OCI 4.0/5.0

  cXML Level 1/2

  IDS-Connect 2.5

 ### Fast implementation

- Integrations in just a few business days thanks to an API‑first architecture.
- Visual mapping: Map fields between shop/ERP and procurement platforms—no code.
- PunchOut simulation: Testable PunchOut flows with a simulator.

System names are mentioned for compatibility reference only.

 Features

Features for enterprise integration
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Everything you need for professional PunchOut and e‑procurement integrations.

 Cards Matrix

 Highlights Integration Security Admin Compliance Testing Infrastructure Reset

 - OCI 4.0 &amp; 5.0 compatible
- Cart Transfer, Order Request/Response
- Extended fields via mapping
- Protocol validation &amp; error handling

 - PunchOutSetupRequest/Response
- Level 1 (classic)
- Level 2 (with catalog/product data upload)
- Validated cXML profiles

 - cXML OrderRequest/Response
- Extensible: OCI Orders, EDIFACT, PEPPOL
- Webhook/API forwarding to ERP
- Retry &amp; dead-letter handling

 - Receive shopping cart (WKE)
- Send shopping cart (WKS)
- Article deep link (ADL)
- Article search (AS)

 - Ready-made plugins: Shopware, Magento, JTL, Spryker, Vendure &amp; Medusa
- Pre/post-mapping hooks &amp; transformation filters
- Provider adapters (e.g., Ariba/Jaggaer)
- Config UI &amp; versioning

 - Versioning &amp; rollback
- Test mode &amp; validation
- Custom rules
- Diff &amp; approval

 - Onboarding wizard (provider/profile/endpoints)
- No-/low-code configuration (mapping, rules, validation)
- Manage keys &amp; certificates yourself
- Automatically generated integration guide (PDF) per customer

 - Tenant isolation
- Separate credentials/certificates
- Config per customer
- Subdomains &amp; tokens

 - Sample catalogs &amp; dummy orders
- Request/response viewer
- Protocol validation
- Auto-response simulation

 - Order confirmation
- REST API

 - TOTP apps
- FIDO2 keys
- Recovery codes
- Audit requirement

 - SAML 2.0 &amp; OIDC
- SCIM provisioning
- Role assignment
- Azure AD &amp; Okta

 - ISO-compliant audit trails
- Access &amp; change logs
- Filter/export (CSV/JSON)
- Review workflows

 - HMAC signatures &amp; timestamps
- Per-tenant secrets
- Replay UI
- Delivery status &amp; retries

 - Per-tenant policies
- Proxy/middleware level
- Exception windows

 - REST &amp; webhooks
- OpenAPI documentation
- Idempotency
- Versioned endpoints

 - Uptime &amp; status
- Latencies &amp; throughput
- Email/Slack alerts
- SLA reporting

 - Frankfurt &amp; Nuremberg
- ISO 9001 &amp; 27001 data centers
- Backups &amp; versioning
- EU data residency

 - Tenant-specific windows
- Freeze for sync/webhooks
- Change protocols
- Rollback strategies

 - 30/90/365 day options
- CSV/JSON export
- Purge workflows
- Audit protocol

    Feature Key benefit Tags Action     OCI 4.0 / 5.0 Support (extended) Secure PunchOut and ordering processes with extended profiles. Integration, Highlights  –    cXML 1.x PunchOut Gateway (Level 1 &amp; 2) Central cXML gateway for PunchOut – with Level 2 for product data upload. Integration, Highlights  –    OrderHub – Order Gateway (cXML) Central reception &amp; processing of cXML orders – extensible for additional formats. Integration, Highlights  –    IDS Connect 2.5 (SHK Industry) Industry standard by DG Haustechnik for communication between trade software and wholesale web shops. Integration, Highlights  –    Plugin System &amp; Extension Points Customizations without forking: hooks, adapters &amp; policies per tenant. Integration, Highlights  –    Visual Mapping Tool (No-Code) Field mapping between ERP/shop and e-procurement without code. Integration, Highlights  –    Full Self-Service UI Business departments manage the entire integration independently – without assistance from us. For each connected customer, we automatically generate an integration guide as PDF. Admin  –    Multi-System Connector (Multi-Tenant) One gateway for multiple shops, tenants and ERPs – securely isolated. Integration, Infrastructure  –    PunchOut Simulator Sandbox Risk-free integration: test, inspect, validate. Testing, Integration  –    Automated Order Transmission Current status information without tickets &amp; inquiries. Integration  –    Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Hardens admin and partner access. Security, Compliance  –    Single Sign-On (SAML/OIDC) &amp; SCIM Centralized identity &amp; user lifecycle. Security, Admin, Highlights  –    Audit Logging &amp; Compliance Dashboard Audit-proof – traceable down to field level. Compliance  –    Webhook Signing &amp; Replay Reliable integrations for orders with signatures &amp; retries. Security, Integration  –    IP Allowlisting Access only from approved networks. Security, Infrastructure  –    API-First Architecture Stable endpoints for integrations &amp; partners. Integration, Infrastructure  –    Monitoring &amp; Performance Dashboard Transparent operations in real-time – with alerting. Infrastructure  –    EU Hosting (ISO 9001 / ISO 27001) Germany hosting, GDPR compliant – Netzdirektion ISO 9001. Compliance, Infrastructure, Security  –    Maintenance Windows &amp; Freeze Controls Plannable changes without operational risk. Compliance, Infrastructure  –    Tenant-Specific Retention Periods Retention by design – export, then GDPR-compliant deletion. Compliance  –

 Security &amp; compliance

Trust through quality and transparency
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PunchCommerce Enterprise is operated by netzdirektion | Gesellschaft für digitale Wertarbeit mbH—certified, GDPR‑compliant, and hosted in Germany.

 ### Hosting in Germany

Operation in German data centers with a strict access and authorization model. VPC isolation, encryption at rest &amp; in transit.

    Data location: DE

 ### GDPR compliance

Data Processing Agreement (DPA), data minimization, audit logging, and defined retention policies. On request: tenant‑specific data rooms.

    Privacy by Design

 ### ISO 9001:2015

netzdirektion is certified to ISO 9001:2015 — ensuring quality, security, and continuous improvement.

 ![ISO 9001 Badge](https://netzdirektion.de/assets/images/dekra-netzdirektion-iso-9001.png)

 ### 99.9% uptime guarantee

Proactive monitoring, health checks, and redundant components. Custom SLAs on request.

    Monitoring &amp; SLAs

 ### Selected references

Companies that trust us

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 FAQ

### Häufige Fragen

Kurz &amp; konkret beantwortet – zu Technik, Datenschutz, Einführung, Kosten, Support und Roadmap.

  How long does an implementation project take?   Implementing PunchCommerce typically takes only a few days to a few weeks, even for complex e-commerce systems. Landscapes.

  Which protocols are supported?   PunchCommerce supports OCI, cXML and IDS Connect 2.5, making it compatible with virtually all common procurement systems – including trade software in the plumbing, heating and climate (SHK) industry.

  What is IDS Connect 2.5?   IDS Connect 2.5 is an industry standard by DG Haustechnik for communication between trade software and wholesale web shops in the plumbing, heating and climate (SHK) industry. PunchCommerce supports the actions receive shopping cart (WKE), send shopping cart (WKS), article deep link (ADL) and article search (AS).

  Is IDS Connect compatible with my trade software?   Yes. PunchCommerce is compatible with all software solutions that support the IDS Connect standard in version 2.5. Configuration uses the same no-code interface as OCI and cXML – including custom field mappings and transformations.

  How do I integrate it into our existing shop system?   PunchCommerce can be integrated into existing e-commerce systems such as Shopware, Magento, Spryker, Vendure or custom platforms. We have ready-made plugins for Shopware, Magento, JTL-Shop 5, Spryker, Vendure and Medusa; other systems can be quickly integrated via our API.

  How can I connect PunchCommerce to SAP Ariba or Coupa?   In PunchCommerce, you create the customer as a gateway (cXML) and assign a buyer/supplier identity and a shared secret. This data is stored in the shopping platform. The connection is then established automatically via the gateways PunchOut URL

  Does my IT department need to be involved in the setup?   No, PunchCommerce was designed so that integrations can be administered without any technical effort. Thanks to the self-service approach, you can configure new customers, protocols, and mappings yourself.

  What advantages does PunchCommerce offer compared to individual integrations?   PunchCommerce centralizes all PunchOut connections in a single gateway. You save development time, maintenance effort, and avoid errors caused by manual mappings. New customers can be connected in minutes instead of days.

  Does PunchCommerce also support receiving orders (Order Hub)?   Yes, in the Enterprise plan you can receive cXML orders directly via the Order Hub, process them, and forward them to your ERP or shop system.

  How secure is data transmission via PunchCommerce?   PunchCommerce uses encrypted HTTPS connections and verifies every session ID and authentication according to current security standards. Access data is never stored in plain text.

  How can I test my PunchOut connections?   A PunchOut test mode is available in the admin interface. This allows you to simulate both OCI and cXML connections without having to access your customers systems.

  How long does it take to set up a new customer?   Typically, a new PunchOut customer can be set up and tested in less than 15 minutes. Thanks to the self-service interface, no external developers are needed.

  What support services are included in the Enterprise Plan?   The Enterprise Plan includes technical support, SLA-backed response times, regular updates, monitoring, and access to new features such as automatic field mapping and Order Hub extensions.

  Which companies are already using PunchCommerce?   PunchCommerce is used by numerous B2B companies, particularly in the industrial, chemical, construction, and logistics sectors – anywhere structured e-procurement processes are required.

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