Buyer connection
Configure credentials and buyer-specific connection settings.
cXML Integration
Use cXML to connect procurement and commerce.
PunchOut Central supports cXML for buyer sessions, cart return and procurement transaction workflows.
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IntegrationProtocol
cXML
PunchOut Central
cXML
Procurement connectivity managed through PunchOut Central.
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PPAI MemberPromotional products industry
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Shopify PartnerCommerce experience
Connection flow
Keep procurement and commerce in their own lanes.
cXMLBuyer / procurement side
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PunchOut CentralAuthentication, session + transactions
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ShopifySupplier catalog + store order
What PunchOut Central handles
The integration layer between the buyer and your store.
Your team keeps the business relationship. PunchOut Central handles the procurement connectivity.
PunchOut session
Authenticate the request and open the correct ecommerce session.
Cart return
Send the selected cart back to procurement for approval.
Approved PO
Receive the PO after the buyer finishes internal approval.
Store order
Create the matching Shopify order from the approved PO.
Visibility
Track the transaction and see where an issue occurred.
Built for trust
Proven enough for the customer you cannot afford to lose.
Simple on the surface. Dependable underneath.
FAQ
Questions suppliers usually ask
This page reflects the current integration direction of PunchOut Central. Exact buyer-specific requirements still need to be confirmed during setup.
No. Shopify is the current production commerce connector and remains your ecommerce system.
Standard supported integration is positioned as free. Buyer-specific custom development is separate.
A bigger opportunity is waiting
When the buyer asks for PunchOut, say yes.
Start with your first enterprise buyer and grow from there.