Used if… Catalogs contain configurable items Catalogs require frequent updates Catalogs are very large in size Supplier has the capability of having their own ordering website © 2011 Ariba, Inc. Supplier configures the URL and uploads the cXML file on the AN Supplier uploads the cXML file on the AN and tests the URL Ariba uploads Catalogs on P2P Ariba Catalog Team uploads Catalogs on Test & Production site for Customer approvals Ariba would also perform connectivity test of the supplier’s URL Who Supplier owns and maintains the PunchOut content and the client decides which product the PunchOut should display.

PunchOut refers to accessing the supplier’s website from a link within Ariba Buyer Process Flow 1 2 3 4 Customer confirms Punchout suppliers to Ariba Customer raises a request to connect suppliers website Supplier accepts the relationship request and logs in to Ariba Network Supplier creates a URL for PunchOut CATALOG IS ACTIVATED No 9 7 Catalog Team testing successful 5 6 Ariba Catalog Manager Downloads the Catalog to Validate & Publish in to P2P Upload and test Catalog File using Catalog Manager on Ariba Network Yes 8 Customer to approve Or deny the catalog Approve Deny © 2011 Ariba, Inc. All rights reserved.ģ PunchOut – 1 of 3 Definition Process Flow All rights reserved.Ģ Agenda:- Punchout Overview Roles and ResponsibilitiesĬheckpoints for Punchout Ariba Instances involved in the Punch-Out Process Punch-Out Catalog Link – Enablement Process Flow Punch-Out Catalog Link – Procurement Process Flow Appendixes © 2011 Ariba, Inc.

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