B2B Commerce Punchout

Your catalogue, inside the buyer's procurement system

Punchout connects your SAP Commerce storefront to buyers' eProcurement platforms — SAP Ariba, Coupa, Jaggaer and others. Buyers access your live catalogue and negotiated pricing directly from their procurement system, fill a cart, and transfer it back automatically — no manual re-entry, no static catalogue files.

Companies we’ve worked with

Business value

Benefits for both sides of the transaction

Punchout creates value for suppliers and buyers alike — fewer manual steps, better data quality, and tighter procurement compliance on both ends of the order.

For suppliers — your SAP Commerce storefront

Reduced operational cost

Eliminate manual order processing and static catalogue management overhead — orders arrive with validated, accurate data ready to process.

Real-time pricing & inventory

Buyers always see negotiated contract prices and live stock levels — no sync lag, no disputes over stale catalogue files.

Brand visibility in procurement

Your storefront surfaces directly inside the customer's purchasing platform — enhancing recognition and encouraging repeat purchasing.

Expanded reach for new products

New lines appear in buyers' procurement systems the moment they are added to your catalogue — no separate catalogue file update required.

Enhanced order accuracy

Cart data transferred without re-keying and validated against contracts — fewer errors in the fulfilment process, fewer disputes with buyers.

Faster implementation per buyer

Unified cXML / OCI protocols reduce integration time significantly with each new buyer's procurement system you connect to.

For buyers — your B2B customers

Policy compliance

All purchases run through approved procurement workflows automatically — preventing maverick spend and contract violations without extra manual checks.

Full spend visibility

All purchasing data consolidated in one procurement system — better budgeting, forecasting, and audit trails without manual data reconciliation.

Greater order accuracy

Cart data transferred without re-keying — validated against contract terms, reducing discrepancies and month-end reconciliation work.

User-friendly ordering

Buyers browse the full supplier catalogue within their familiar procurement UI — no separate login or external system to learn.

Faster fulfilment

Automated order transmission and direct integration with supplier fulfilment processes reduces time from approved PO to delivery.

Cost efficiency

Reduced manual work and administrative overhead in the purchasing process — measurable savings on procurement operations across the buying organisation.

Our approach

How we implement Punchout

We have delivered custom Punchout integrations for enterprise B2B clients across the US and Europe. Our implementation process covers the full integration lifecycle — from scoping through go-live and support.

NSP experience — fluid systems manufacturer, USA

A notable engagement involved a major US-based manufacturer of fluid systems, where we delivered multiple custom Punchout extensions — covering authentication, catalogue scoping, real-time price calculation, cart message construction, and order confirmation loops across several eProcurement platforms. The solution is actively used in production and continues to be extended as the client onboards additional buyers.

Step 1 - Assessment

Scope definition & protocol selection

Identify target eProcurement systems (Ariba, Coupa, Jaggaer, other)
Protocol selection — cXML 1.2 or OCI 5.0 per buyer
Complexity assessment and fixed-price effort estimation

Step 2 - Authentication & Handshake

SSO setup & session management

PunchOutSetupRequest handling and buyer identity resolution
Automated SSO — buyer enters your storefront without manual login
Catalogue scoping per buyer and contract

Step 3 - Cart Transfer

PunchOutOrderMessage implementation

Cart message construction with validated product data and pricing
Transfer back to buyer's procurement system on checkout
Contract reference and quantity validation

Step 4 - Order Loop & Confirmation

PO processing & fulfilment integration

OrderRequest handling — inbound PO from buyer's procurement system
Order confirmation loopback (StatusUpdateRequest / ASN)
Testing against buyer's sandbox and go-live support

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Your Queries, Our Responses

Frequently
asked questions

In what business areas can NSP support us?

Retail execution management

Create a consistently positive customer experience in your store

Promotion management

Increase revenue and market share - optimize the utilization of tools, strategies, and resources to promote a product

Promotion optimization

Automate and streamline the planning, evaluation, and execution

Pricing strategies

Determine and implement the most effective pricing strategy

Field service management

Digitalize field service and optimize operations

Return and complaint management

Minimize costs and understand customer needs

What technologies are in your portfolio?
  • SAP Commerce Cloud (B2B, B2C)
  • SAP Sales / Service Cloud
  • SAP Marketing
  • SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) Development
  • SAP Business Process Automation
  • SAP S/4Hana
  • SAP ERP
  • SAP CRM
What is the delivery model and what benefits does it offer?

The delivery model involves 4 key points, it is focused on effective communication, continuous improvement, and clear roles and responsibilities.

  • Team Preparation – named and fixed resources dedicated to the project
  • Knowledge Transfer & Alignment – onboarding, getting to know each other, common calendar, common knowledge
  • Service Delivery – SLA, daily standups routine, JIRA ticketing, priorities
  • Retrospective – every 3 weeks joint improvement session
Can I work with you if I’m not a big brand?

Many of SAP products are targeted to medium and large companies, however we do not restrict ourselves with company size and we always treat seriously and professionally any cooperation proposals.

How can I get an estimation of service implementation?

Most projects are estimated individually. Please contact us to request an estimate for one of our ready-to-go packages, or to schedule an assessment phase. The assessment phase includes a workshop to evaluate the development stage and define the project scope, followed by planning sessions for time and cost estimation, and ends with a solution presentation workshop.

How the implementation process looks like ?

Assessment Phase

  • Workshop – to assess development stage
  • Scope Definition
  • Time estimation
  • Cost estimation
  • Solution presentation workshops

Delivery

  • Introduce teams and establish communication channels
  • Discuss project goals, requirements, and timelines
  • Requirements Development

Testing

  • Prepare Test scenarios and Test Cases
  • User Acceptance Tests

Go-Live

  • Move solution from development to other tenants in the landscape
  • Support during deployment to Production

Post-Go-Live

  • Prepare and handover documentation
  • Optional post-go-live support as an additional service
Can I request a proof of concept?

Yes, to request a proof of concept of our services simply fill out the contact form available on our website. Once you've submitted the form, we will schedule an assessment phase where workshops will be conducted, and the functional requirements of the PoC will be discussed.

How can I contact NSP?
  • Make a call: +48 604 279 798
  • Send an email: contact@nsp.biz.pl
  • Contact via LinkedIn with CEO Bartosz Szumiel

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