Guides & insights

Practical eProcurement knowledge, clearly explained.

Useful articles for buyers, suppliers and technology teams connecting procurement, ecommerce and business systems.

Latest guides
Buyer’s guide
4 min read

Best PunchOut catalog software in 2026: what to look for

How to assess cXML, OCI, SAP Ariba, Coupa, ecommerce, EDI and ERP integration—and where EASEEpunchout fits.

Fundamentals
3 min read

What is procurement?

The procurement process, procurement vs purchasing, the role of eProcurement and the benefits of a connected approach.

Punchout
2 min read

What is a punchout catalogue?

How a supplier's live catalogue connects with a buyer's procurement platform while preserving pricing, approvals and purchasing controls.

Punchout
2 min read

OCI vs cXML

The important differences between two common punchout standards—and how to choose for an integration.

EDI
2 min read

What is EDI?

How electronic data interchange software moves orders, invoices and other transactions between business systems.

SAP Ariba
2 min read

SAP Ariba punchout integration guide

A practical supplier guide to cXML, catalogue setup, cart return, order flow and testing.

Coupa
2 min read

Coupa punchout integration guide

How to prepare catalogue access, credentials, mappings, test cases and production support.

Automation
2 min read

Purchase order automation

Connecting eProcurement, EDI and ERP systems to reduce manual order entry and processing errors.