Resources
Articles and publications.
Articles on PunchOut, cXML, OCI, e-procurement, and Magento / Adobe Commerce integrations.
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· cxml
cXML vs OCI: what is the difference and which one to choose?
cXML and OCI are the two dominant formats in B2B PunchOut. Their origins, technical mechanisms, and use cases are very different. This guide helps you understand which one you will encounter and how to handle them.
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· punchout
PunchOut Coupa: connecting your Magento catalog
Coupa is the second most requested procurement system for PunchOut. Its approach is lighter than Ariba in some areas, but comes with its own quirks. A practical guide for Magento and Adobe Commerce.
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· e-procurement
PunchOut in France: why B2B suppliers are getting on board
The French PunchOut market is accelerating. Large enterprises and mid-sized companies increasingly demand this connection from their suppliers. Market context, opportunities, and French specificities.
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· punchout
PunchOut SAP Ariba: integration guide for Magento and Adobe Commerce
SAP Ariba is the most common procurement system in PunchOut projects. This guide covers cXML authentication, credentials, shared secrets, common pitfalls, and the recommended approach for Magento.
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· punchout
PunchOut Oracle Procurement: specifics and Magento integration
Oracle Procurement Cloud has its own cXML conventions. This guide covers Oracle specifics, differences with Ariba and Coupa, and the recommended approach for Magento and Adobe Commerce.
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· cxml
UNSPSC mapping in PunchOut: why it matters and how to structure it
UNSPSC codes are often required by procurement systems in the PunchOutOrderMessage. Understanding this classification, common mistakes, and how to structure the mapping to avoid rejections.
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· magento
Magento and Adobe Commerce: the B2B e-commerce platform of reference
Magento Open Source and Adobe Commerce dominate B2B e-commerce. But integrating PunchOut remains a challenge. Gatebold offers a ready-to-install connector, compatible with the latest stable version.
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· magento
PunchOut for Magento: what to plan before you start
Before starting a PunchOut integration on Magento or Adobe Commerce, six decisions need to be made. Skipping them leads to long, fragile and expensive-to-maintain projects.
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· punchout
Setup Request vs cart return: understanding the difference
Two cXML messages, two directions, two distinct moments in a PunchOut flow. Telling them apart avoids most integration mistakes.
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· cxml
What is cXML and why does it matter in e-procurement?
cXML (commerce XML) is the language that procurement systems and B2B storefronts speak to each other. Understanding its key messages before starting a PunchOut project saves a lot of surprises.
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· punchout
What is PunchOut in B2B eCommerce?
PunchOut lets a buyer browse a supplier's catalog from their own procurement system, then return the cart for internal approval. A plain explanation.
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