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cXML
Articles on the cXML protocol: mapping, PunchOutSetupRequest and PunchOutOrderMessage messages, best practices.
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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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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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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.