Customers & Suppliers please take note - new update regarding Punchout functionality here!
As of November 2024, PurchasePlus is no longer supporting NEW Supplier Punchout connectivity requests.
Key Points of Our Decision
1. Existing Suppliers
- We will continue to fully support Punchout connections for suppliers already set up with this functionality, both for their existing and new customers.
- However, many of these suppliers are transitioning to hosted catalogues and catalogue integration, which offer significant benefits for both buyers and suppliers.
- For suppliers who move to hosted catalogues, Punchout will be decommissioned as part of this move.
2. Strategic Focus on Catalogue Integration
Our platform is optimised for catalogue integration due to the following limitations and challenges associated with Punchout:
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Lack of Buy List Integration
Punchout does not integrate with Buy Lists, which drive 55% of platform orders. This limits suppliers' visibility and potential sales as products do not appear in repeat-buy lists, potentially missing out on up to 45% of sales. -
No Recipe Integration
Buyers cannot create recipes using Punchout data, reducing functionality for users who rely on this feature. -
Best Quote Functionality
Our platform’s "Best Quote" marketplace, which delivers 7% to 12% savings for buyers by linking like-for-like products, requires supplier catalogues to function. This feature is incompatible with Punchout. -
Technical Challenges
Punchout integrations are more complex for suppliers and often lead to poor user experiences, resulting in negative feedback from buyers.
Transition Program and System Enhancements
To address these challenges and enhance the buyer experience, we have launched a major program to transition all suppliers to catalogue integration.
Key aspects of this program include:
- Significant system enhancements enabling suppliers to provide product details, prices, and catalogues via real-time API.
- Offering standard API integration free of charge to all suitable suppliers throughout the 2025 calendar year.
We believe this approach ensures our program delivers the best functionality and value for buyers and suppliers alike.
If you have any further questions or need additional information, reach out to our Supplier Relationship management team at help.suppliers@marketboomer.com.