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Hosted Catalog
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Definition
A supplier catalog whose item and price data is loaded into and stored within the buyer's procurement system.
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Explanation
In a hosted catalog the buyer controls the data and search experience, and pricing is fixed until the next upload. It contrasts with punchout, where the buyer 'punches out' to the supplier's live site. Hosted catalogs suit stable, agreed assortments.
Example
The stationery supplier's 400 agreed lines are loaded as a hosted catalog, refreshed quarterly.
Related terms
- Catalog — A curated, priced list of items available for purchase, from which buyers requisition without needing a fresh quote.
- PunchOut — A connection that lets a buyer leave their procurement system, shop on a supplier's live website, and return the cart for approval and PO.
- E-Catalog — A digital catalog of approved products and prices that buyers order from within a procurement system.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hosted Catalog?
A supplier catalog whose item and price data is loaded into and stored within the buyer's procurement system. In a hosted catalog the buyer controls the data and search experience, and pricing is fixed until the next upload. It contrasts with punchout, where the buyer 'punches out' to the supplier's live site. Hosted catalogs suit stable, agreed assortments.
Can you give an example of Hosted Catalog?
The stationery supplier's 400 agreed lines are loaded as a hosted catalog, refreshed quarterly.
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