How Does a Punchout Store Work? Who Can Use a Punchout Store? Universities Hospitals Punchout stores are commonly used by universities to streamline their purchasing processes. Healthcare organizations also take advantage of punchout stores to manage inventory and purchasing in a more efficient manner. Client’s Procurement System A punchout store works by integrating with a client’s procurement system, typically using cXML or OCI standards. Client’s Intranet Once integrated, the punchout store appears on the client’s intranet as an external catalog with items for purchase. Browse and Add to Cart From there, users can browse and add items to the cart, just like a standard online store. Checkout But when it’s time to check out, the system “punches out” to the third party cart system, completing the transaction there. Multi-Location Companies Any company that needs to manage purchasing across multiple locations or through multiple vendors can benefit from a punchout store.
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