Good To Know Digital procurement with a system: 5 advantages of PunchOut catalogues

In most companies, purchasing has long since been digitalised - but not yet consistently. Many companies continue to struggle with media disruptions, outdated product data and manual ordering processes - this costs time and nerves. This is exactly where PunchOut catalogues come in and offer clear advantages.

Advantage 1: Standardised processes

PunchOut catalogues fit seamlessly into existing procurement systems (e.g. Jaggaer, Coupa etc.). Users can order directly from their ERP or e-procurement system without having to go through external shops or PDF order forms. This reduces sources of error, saves time and increases trust.

Advantage 2: Approvals and budgets remain internally controllable

Although the item comes from the external catalogue, the PunchOut means that the ordering process remains within the company, which means that internal processes continue to work without additional effort: whether approval workflows, cost centres or budgets.

Advantage 3: Data is always up to date - without double maintenance effort

The PunchOut catalogue is maintained by the supplier. This means that all prices, article numbers, availabilities and images are always up to date without manual maintenance by the purchasing department. This saves resources.

Advantage 4: Supplier integration without a major IT project

Modern PunchOut solutions such as PunchCommerce rely on standards (OCI and cXML) and work without lengthy interface projects. This makes the integration of new suppliers more efficient.

Advantage 5: Simple handling

PunchOut catalogues look like normal online shops. This means that they can be operated quickly by anyone without the need for extensive training.

Would you also like to digitise your purchasing?

With our SaaS solution PunchCommerce, the implementation of PunchOut catalogues - efficiently - system-compatible, tried and tested and quickly ready to go. You are welcome to arrange a non-binding demo.

If you have any questions or suggestions, just send us an email hallo@punchcommerce.de or call us at +49 6142 / 953 80 - 60. We appreciate your feedback!