Access a powerful new channel for purchasing IBM products with IBM B2B Direct e-commerce. This flexible program uses industry standards such as cXML, xCBL and RosettaNet to integrate with your existing e-procurement systems and provide your company with powerful online ordering capabilities. It's also a great fit with the supply chain management and enterprise resource planning initiatives you may already be implementing for your business.
IBM B2B Direct e-commerce capabilities include:
Tailored product catalogs with multi-language and multi-currency support
Online product customization, so you can get the options you need with your IBM products.
Preconfigured technology solutions that adhere to your company's standards
Automated order entry that speeds up the order process and reduces errors
Electronic order status and advance shipment notification that provides you the important information you need in real-time
Powerful electronic integration that can include electronic invoicing and electronic payments
Support for multiple payment options including purchase orders, leasing and procurement cards
This advanced system also supports many leading e-procurement platforms and open-standard technologies, including:
Platforms
Transaction protocols
catalog formats
Ariba
CommerceOne
i2 Rightworks
Lawson
Oracle
PeopleSoft
SAP
Other
cXML
xCBL
EDI
RosettaNet
Local
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Spreadsheet
Punchout/Roundtrip
cXML
OCI
Learn more about how IBM B2B Direct e-commerce can work with your e-business infrastructure bycontacting an IBM e-procurement specialist today. They can work with you to create a custom solution that meets your business needs.
The integration of an organization's procurement processes with a supplier's sales processes using Web-based applications to interact and make purchases regardless of where buyers and suppliers are located. Specific e-procurement capabilities can include e-catalogs, online product configuration, online purchasing and real-time order status, among other features.
