Understanding punchout
Punchout is a technology that connects a buyer’s eProcurement application directly to a supplier’s eCommerce site, enabling the buyer to browse products, build a cart, and then have the cart redirected into the buyer's procurement system for checkout.
Punchout enables an organization’s employees to shop on a supplier’s third-party eCommerce site. Purchases are completed in the organization’s eProcurement application, where approval workflows and spending controls are applied.
In a Level 1 punchout, shoppers can browse the supplier’s catalog within Shopping Hub but with limited functionality, such as viewing products without real-time pricing or availability. When they select items, they are redirected to the supplier’s punchout site to add products to their cart. The cart is then redirected back to Shopping Hub, where the shopper completes the checkout.
With a Level 2 punchout, shoppers search for products within Shopping Hub. When they select items, they are redirected to the supplier’s punchout site to view real-time product details and pricing. After finalizing selections, the cart is redirected back to Shopping Hub, where the shopper completes the checkout.