The Order integration is used to electronically send Purchase Orders (POs) and product details from Unimarket to a supplier's external system using a cXML file via an HTTPS connection.
Why Use This Integration?
Speed: Orders are transmitted instantly once a PO is generated within Unimarket.
Accuracy: Electronically entered orders are less prone to errors compared to manually entering orders.
Efficiency: Allows POs to be automatically entered into a supplier's supply chain or order management system.
New Integration Setup
To establish a new point of integration, select:
Profile on the left side panel
Select Configure Store.
Click the Integration tab.
Select +Add Order Integration Point
Once completed, select Add.
Note: With any new integration points or updates, formal testing needs to be done first. Please reach out to
support@unimarket.comif you need to modify an existing setup or create a new one.
Existing Setups
Current order integration setups can be viewed and edited by going to:
Profile on the left side panel
Select Configure Store.
Click the Integration tab.
Supplier Setup Requirements
The supplier must provide the following details to Unimarket for setup:
| Field | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Dispatch Mechanism | Determines how the electronic message will be sent to the supplier (must match the mechanism the supplier supports). |
| URL | The URL where the electronic POs will be sent (provided by the supplier or Gateway service provider). |
| FROM Credential Domain | Identifies the Community Domain where the orders are being sent from (e.g., typically set to DUNS if the Identity is the customer's DUNS number). |
| FROM Credential Identity | Identifies the Community (customer) where the orders are being sent from (commonly set to the Community's DUNS number). |
| TO Credential Domain | Identifies the Supplier Domain where the orders are being sent to (e.g., typically set to DUNS). |
| TO Credential Identity | Identifies the Supplier Identity where the orders are being sent to (commonly set to the supplier's DUNS number). |
| Shared Secret | A password that must be set in both Unimarket and the supplier's system. The two must match for authentication. |
Technical Information Note
Technical information on the cXML standard can be found on the Purchase Order Integration help page (link implied in original text).
Requester Information: Outbound order integration can now be set to include Requester information instead of Buyer information. This is a setting that Unimarket will need to enable upon request.