In the Workday eProcurement module, a "punchout" refers to a requester’s action of transferring their shopping cart from a supplier's website to their own procurement system. This process allows requesters to access a supplier's catalog, select items, and build a shopping cart within their eProcurement system. Once the requester is ready to complete their order, they "punchout" back into Workday by submitting the shopping cart, which then handles the purchase order process.
Benefits
- The punch out process allows a requester the convenience of shopping for goods without the need to select a payment pathway. Payments are handled centrally with the University Finance Office, so requesters do not need to submit subsequent invoices to pay for their orders.
- The punch out enables requesters to order goods/supplies easily and quickly. Quotes are not required for this ordering pathway, saving the requester time and effort.
List of Current Workday Punch Out Suppliers
- Amazon: Goods for office support and events, technology peripherals, and breakroom supplies.
- Apple: Supplier of Mac OS computers and Apple peripherals. Link to PC Replacement Program Hardware Specifications.
- Blaisdell’s: Office supplies, and ergonomic supplies/equipment (Reach out to Environmental Health Services to schedule an ergonomic assessment).
- Dell: Preferred supplier of Windows computers and Dell peripherals. Link to PC Replacement Program Hardware Specifications.
- Staples: Office supplies, etc.