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4 Types of eCatalog Options
1. General eCatalog
The simplest way to make purchases. Customers visit our general website, browse products, and complete their purchase through a standard checkout process. Ideal for one-time or casual buyers looking for a quick and easy shopping experience.
How to Generate Quotes?
- Browse the website and add items to the cart.
- At Cart Summary, click “View cart & check out.”
- Enter your discount code, if any, and hit “Apply.”
- Click “Quote Inquiry.”
- An email will be sent to your registered email. You can also download quote at your account page (Account>Quotes>Quote History).
How to Place Orders?
- Browse the website and add items to the cart.
- Cart Summary, click “View cart & check out.”
- Enter your discount code, if any, and hit “Apply.”
- Click “Proceed to checkout.”
- Enter purchase order number.
- Click “Continue to review and submit.”
- Click “Submit.”
- An email will be sent to your registered email. You can also download order at your account page (Account>Order Management>OrderHistory or Account>Check Order Status).
Quick Order
If you already know what to order without browsing the product listings, you can use “Quick Order” function to add catalog number and hit “Add to cart.”
Follow the steps above to generate quote/place order.
2. B2B eCommerce
A dedicated platform for business buyers to manage their orders independently. With real-time pricing and product availability, this self-service solution is perfect for regular buyers who need a personalized experience without procurement system integration.
Interested in this option? Please fill up the form at the end of the page for our representatives to contact you.
3. Hosted eCatalog
A static catalog uploaded directly into your procurement system. This option is best for standardized products with fixed pricing, allowing buyers to browse and order without visiting our website. It simplifies the purchasing process for routine items.
Interested in this option? Please fill up the form at the end of the page for our representatives to contact you.
4. PunchOut eCatalog
An integrated solution for businesses with their own procurement systems. Buyers can connect to our live website directly from their system, access real-time product updates, and transfer their cart back for internal approvals. Ideal for businesses seeking a seamless, automated purchasing experience.
Punchout is supported through these and other vendor partners:
Note: Level I access only includes a PunchOut catalog. Level II access includes both hosted and PunchOut catalogs.
Understanding the PunchOut Process
Our eProcurement solutions are optimized for commerce and order transparency. They provide a seamless transaction process that reduces costs, automates approvals, and gives you the flexibility to access products and services whenever you need them.
Benefits of PunchOut
- All orders go through preferred channel / system.
- Time is saved searching for products and keying in manual orders.
- Manual errors reduced.
- You will get easy access to product information, pricing, inventory.
- You will gain spend control and transparency as all orders come through one group.
- Buying is standardised as your team will be urged to buy from suppliers with catalogs in place.
- Cost savings as price agreements often come with catalogs.
Interested in this option? Please fill up the form at the end of the page for our representatives to contact you.