B2B Integration for Manufacturing
Manufacturers are increasingly investing in digital transformation, both in their production capabilities as well as operational processes.
More and more buyers are implementing eProcurement solutions to more efficiently manage their purchasing, and in turn they are requiring their suppliers to integrate with those procurement solutions.
TradeCentric for Manufacturing
Time is of the essence for companies who must meet their trading partners’ integration requirements. TradeCentric’s Platform helps manufacturers get connected quickly. Even better, once they’re integrated with their customers, manufacturers increase their visibility among buyers and have an opportunity to grow revenue.
Global Manufacturing & Distribution Leader Simplifies Purchase Processes
MISUMI sought to find a solution for fully integrating their B2B eCommerce application with their customers’ eProcurement platforms, and required a fast turnaround time for this task. MISUMI chose to work with TradeCentric due to its track record of successful eProcurement integrations.
In only two weeks, MISUMI’s eCommerce application was integrated to have cXML PunchOut catalog capabilities, allowing communication with any eProcurement system. This transition led to sales volume growth, operating cost reductions and faster lead time to customers.
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“Due to the demand for supplier network with PunchOut/cXML integrations and a quick turnaround time, we decided to work with an experienced solution provider.”
Director of eProcurement Solutions
MISUMI
Manufacturing B2B Integration FAQs
Manufacturers often face requests to connect with buyers across different eProcurement and ERP platforms, creating resource strain for IT teams. TradeCentric manages these integrations at scale, eliminating the need for costly one-off builds. This reduces IT workload and ensures manufacturers can support new buyers quickly and reliably.
TradeCentric prioritizes data privacy and system integrity across every integration. Our platform is ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type 2 certified, GDPR compliant, and uses enterprise-grade encryption. These protections give manufacturers confidence that sensitive order, pricing, and customer data remain secure.
Enterprise buyers increasingly require PunchOut capabilities to simplify sourcing and compliance. With TradeCentric, manufacturers can meet these requirements quickly, accelerating onboarding and improving buyer satisfaction. This makes it easier to win and retain global accounts by providing the seamless procurement experience enterprise customers expect.
Manual re-keying of purchase orders creates costly mistakes and delays in manufacturing workflows. TradeCentric’s PO Automation solution ensures data flows accurately between buyer and supplier systems in real time. This reduces order errors, shortens processing times, and allows customer service teams to focus on value-added support.
Integrating approved suppliers directly into eProcurement systems enforces purchasing from compliant catalogs with negotiated pricing. TradeCentric enables seamless supplier enablement, giving procurement teams better visibility and control. This reduces rogue spend, improves compliance, and strengthens sourcing strategies.
For finance teams, order-to-cash automation delivers clear, measurable returns by reducing errors, shortening payment cycles, and accelerating cash flow. Manufacturers using TradeCentric see measurable gains such as improved cash flow, stronger customer retention, and scalable revenue growth. These efficiencies typically deliver a fast payback period and sustained long-term ROI.