SAP PunchOut
SAP PunchOut
SAP stands for Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing. It was founded in 1972 in Waldorf, Germany and now has over 200 million users worldwide. Started originally as a enterprise resource planning software it has grown to
become a market leader in end-to-end enterprise application software, database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. With this enterprise software, buyers can manage all their core processes in a single application, enabling them to grow faster, improve operational efficiency and enter new markets. It can digitize their entire procurement cycle and eliminate a lot of manual work.
SAP PunchOut catalog integration has now become a prerequisite to make business partnerships with B2B customers. Suppliers who offer punchout catalogs win more business and retain customers for
longer.
A B2B online buying experience equal to consumer eCommerce.
Electronically automated, optimized and accelerated purchasing shortens the buying cycle.
SAP PunchOut solutions use cXML to allow two-way communication electronically between the buyer and seller. It enables your customer's procurement system to interact with live catalog content available on your eCommerce site.
Procurement managers can access your PunchOut catalog from within their SAP application and enjoy customized catalogs with their negotiated prices, terms, etc. They can checkout and complete their approval process in SAP application. This provides a convenient shopping experience for the buyers and reduces your workload.
A B2B eCommerce experience that is at par with modern consumer eCommerce.
Increased customer loyalty due to the ease of buying that a PunchOut integration offers
B2B buyers.