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Electronic catalogs

E-Procurement

E-catalogs: your smart shopping solution

Tired of constantly switching between your suppliers’ online stores to procure products? We can understand that – there is an easier solution!

Stay in your management system and benefit from the advantages of the RECA online store at the same time. Regardless of whether you use an ERP system or other platforms, you can access our articles directly from your system via static or dynamic catalogs.

Would you like to implement exactly that in your company?

You know exactly which catalog you need:

Static catalog

Dynamic catalog

Electronic catalogs: Which one do you need?

Static catalogs

Electronic catalogs: Which one do you need?

Static catalogs

Static catalogs contain product and price information that can be imported into your management system for direct use of the data they contain. They offer a structured and clear presentation of the information, making it easily accessible and usable. One disadvantage is that they do not update automatically. In the event of changes to product information or price adjustments, regular manual revision is necessary to ensure that all data is correct and up-to-date.

Prerequisite: To exchange data via electronic catalogs, you need an administration system such as an ERP system, tradesman software or a platform.

Worth knowing: Our data is also available in several languages! To help you find our products quickly and easily, we have classified them according to ECLASS and UNSPSC. Simply choose from the versions ECLASS 5.1, 6.1, 7.1, 8.0, 8.1, 9.1 or UNSPSC 7.0401. Or do you prefer our product hierarchy from the online store? Then please let us know using the form.

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We support the following file formats for static catalogs:

Datanorm

Article master data can be exchanged between suppliers and your trade business via a Datanorm file.

BMEcat

BMEcat is a standardized exchange format for electronic catalogs. It is XML-based and specifies the structure of the data transfer..

CSV and Excel

CSV or Excel files can also be used as a format for static catalogs.

Static catalogs

Clear advantages at a glance.

Stability & Consistency

As static catalogs are unchangeable … As static catalogs are unchangeable, they provide a stable basis for procurement decisions. This is particularly advantageous when fixed prices and conditions apply over a defined period of time, ensuring that budgets are adhered to and planning reliability is guaranteed.

Continuity in procurement

Companies that rely on long-term supplier relationship … Companies that rely on long-term supplier relationships and place regular orders benefit from the continuity offered by static catalogs. This leads to stable business relationships and long-term planning security.

Simple integration

Static catalogs can be easily … Static catalogs can be easily integrated into existing e-procurement systems without the need for complex interfaces or continuous data updates.

Security & control

Static catalogs offer greater … Static catalogs offer greater security and control, as the information cannot be manipulated or changed from the outside. This is particularly important in industries where price stability and data security are crucial.

„Dynamic catalogs are revolutionizing purchasing by providing flexibility and real-time data, leading to more accurate decisions and optimized procurement.“

Electronic catalogs: Which one do you need?

Dynamic catalogs

Electronic catalogs: Which one do you need?

Dynamic catalogs

Dynamic catalogs update article data such as product range, availability and prices automatically and regularly. One example is the RECA online shop, which can be integrated into your procurement system via an OCI or IDS interface. This eliminates the need for manual updating and always provides access to the latest product information. Seamless integration optimizes the purchasing process, saves time and increases efficiency, allowing you to react more quickly and accurately to changes.

Prerequisite: To exchange data via electronic catalogs, you need an administration system such as an ERP system, tradesman software or a platform.

Request dynamic catalog

We support you with the following dynamic catalogs for punch-out solutions:

Open Catalog Interface (OCI)

OCI is a standard protocol for data exchange between e-commerce platforms and procurement systems.

Integrated data interface (IDS)

IDS is a secure data infrastructure for data exchange between companies based on blockchain and encrypted communication.

cXML Punch-Out

Information can be exchanged between business partners via cXML interfaces. This automates procurement processes.

Dynamic catalogs

Clear advantages at a glance.

Actuality

Dynamic catalogs make it possible to … Dynamic catalogs make it possible to update prices, availability and product specifications in real time. This ensures that buyers always have the most up-to-date information, leading to more informed and accurate purchasing decisions.

Extended product variety

Dynamic catalogs can … Dynamic catalogs can represent a wider range of products and services as they are not limited by static data. Companies can access a larger product range that is regularly updated

Automation & Integration

Dynamic catalogs can be easily … Dynamic catalogs can be easily integrated into ERP and other procurement systems. Automated processes, such as the transfer of order data or the automatic adjustment of prices based on order volumes, are possible and reduce manual intervention and errors.

Optimization of the purchasing process

By integrating functions such as … By integrating functions such as automated order suggestions based on historical data or demand forecasts, dynamic catalogs can make the purchasing process more efficient and increase order accuracy.