Summary
This guide details the process for Premium Suppliers to create and configure a Punchout (Roundtrip) catalog within the Unimarket Supplier Portal, enabling customers to automatically access their external e-commerce site.
Prerequisites
Audience: Premium Supplier
Intent: Create and configure a Punchout catalog.
Integration: You must have the technical integration (cXML or OCI) already set up on your external site.
Catalog Creation
Start Catalog Creation
Login to your store.
Select Create Catalog from the Catalogs menu.
Complete Header Tab
Enter a Catalog Name (required) and a Description (optional). This is the information the customer will see in Unimarket before clicking the link.
Select Roundtrip from the Catalog Type drop-down menu.
Choose the Roundtrip Type (cXML or OCI).
Once completed, select Continue.
Complete Roundtrip Tab
- Complete all mandatory fields marked with a red asterisk.
| Field | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| URL | Your punchout (Roundtrip Request Setup URL). | This is the special link that receives Unimarket's PunchOutSetupRequest to trigger the shopping session. A typical website address (like https://www.supplier.com) will not work. |
| Settings / Header Values | The header values are determined by you based on how you process the PunchOutSetupRequest from Unimarket. | For OCI, this typically includes the Username and Password. |
| Allow Decimal Quantities | Enable this only if your Punchout catalog contains products sold in decimal quantities (e.g., "1.5 yards of lumber"). | |
| Product Reuse Allowed | Leave enabled unless you have Punchout Order integration that prevents the same roundtrip product from being re-ordered. | If disabled, the customer must revisit your Punchout site to order the same product again. |
| Mime Type | Most Punchouts use text/xml. |
Complete the Customers Tab
This tab allows you to select which connected customers will receive the catalog.
Click inside the Customer(s) text box and key in the desired customers to select them.
Note: If Requires Approval appears next to a customer's name. Catalog Approval is enabled by that customer and you may be unable to add additional customers, if that specific customer is chosen.
Once completed, select Continue.
Note: When the customer has assigned Buyer Groups to the new catalog, it will become available in their marketplace.
Complete the Upload Tab
Click Finish.
Test Roundtrip
After configuring the Punchout, you can test the connection:
Use the More Actions menu on the top right of the screen.
Click the Test option to initiate a test Punchout to your store.
If there are issues, click View Details to view the error message.
You can then amend the roundtrip setup by clicking Edit.