What is an OCI store?
An OCI store (Open Catalog Interface) enables buyers to jump directly from their ERP system, e.g. SAP SRM or Ariba, to a supplier's web store. Items can be selected there and transferred back into the company's own system with a filled shopping cart. The order is completed in the ERP system, while the supplier independently keeps their catalog up to date.
How does an OCI store work?
The buyer starts in the ERP system, opens the supplier catalog via the OCI interface and selects items. After completion in the web store, the shopping cart with additional information (e.g. eClass data) is imported back into the ERP system. The final order is placed in the ERP, where it is automatically documented. Only then does the supplier receive the order, e.g. by e-mail or SFTP, and can import it into their ERP system.
Advantages of an OCI store
For suppliers:
Sales benefits thanks to modern, efficient ordering processes.
No time-consuming catalog import necessary.
Direct integration into the customer's purchasing processes.
For purchasers:
Efficient processing and automatic documentation in the ERP.
Direct access to suppliers' current product ranges.
Possibility to order configurable articles.
Quick setup
With our cloud-based solution, you can be up and running in just a few days. We offer turnkey OCI stores or plugins for Shopware 5/6. Thanks to our experience, we integrate the interface smoothly into your processes.
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