Punchout

cXML Punchout developed by Ariba, offers a mechanism to integrate an existing ecommerce website with the @UK System.

cXML via @UK allows buyers from many organistions to connect to your website and pull back a basket into their finance system through a single common connection. cXML also allows you to receive orders and return invoices and credit notes electronically.

In order to implement cXML Punchout you need an existing e-procurement website along with access to programming skills in a server side language such as .net, java or php.

cXML is very different from most other electronic business protocols. cXML is a streamlined protocol intended for consistent communication of business documents between procurement applications, e-commerce hubs and suppliers. Whilst the protocol does not include the full breadth of interactions some parties may wish to communicate. However, through the use of Extrinsic elements and newly-defined domains for various identifiers, it is easily expanded.

A full description of the cXML protocol can be found at http://cxml.org.

For more information regarding cXML on the @UK marketplace please contact us and one of our team will be happy to discuss punchout in more detail.

What are the benefits of cXML Punchout?

• Implement automated order receipt, fulfillment updates and catalogue transport
• Many sell-side solutions come with the protocol out of the box
• cXML is the most widely adopted B2B protocol
• cXML is only way you can implement PunchOut today
• Extensible: If your buyer relationships require more information than cXML supports intrinsically, that data may still be sent end-to-end
• Leverages XML, which is the most robust language for describing information
• cXML is the only B2B XML standard that leaves much of the syntax from EDI behind

Please visit the cXML microsite or contact us for further information.