# DigiKey Catalog for Punchouts: ControlHub Powered

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[Amy Deiko](/content/author/amy-deiko/index.html)

Table of Contents

- [Free Supplier Risk Scorecard Download](/content/blog/digikey-catalog-punchouts#free-supplier-risk-scorecard-download/index.html)
- [Who’s Digi-Key?](/content/blog/digikey-catalog-punchouts#who%E2%80%99s-digi-key?/index.html)
- [What’s Punchout?](/content/blog/digikey-catalog-punchouts#what%E2%80%99s-punchout?/index.html)
- [Benefits of integrating Punchout Catalog and Digi-Key](/content/blog/digikey-catalog-punchouts#benefits-of-integrating-punchout-catalog-and-digi-key/index.html)
- [How can I use Digi-Key PunchOut Catalog?](/content/blog/digikey-catalog-punchouts#how-can-i-use-digi-key-punchout-catalog?/index.html)
- [How it works](/content/blog/digikey-catalog-punchouts#how-it-works/index.html)
- [Create a Purchase Request in ControlHub](/content/blog/digikey-catalog-punchouts#create-a-purchase-request-in-controlhub/index.html)
- [How much time does the implementation take?](/content/blog/digikey-catalog-punchouts#how-much-time-does-the-implementation-take?/index.html)
- [Learnings](/content/blog/digikey-catalog-punchouts#learnings/index.html)

## Free Supplier Risk Scorecard Download

Download our free supplier risk scorecard here!

[Download the free tool!](/content/blog/digikey-catalog-punchouts#/index.html)

## Who’s Digi-Key?

Digi-Key is one of the world's largest distributors of electronic components, offering more than 1 million in stock products from over 2,300 suppliers. They are a leading source for board-level components and offer a broad line of in-stock semiconductors, passives, interconnects, electromechanical products, power supplies, batteries, and sensors.

## What’s Punchout?

[Punchout catalogs](/content/blog/punchout-catalogs-vs-hosted-catalogs/index.html) are an extremely efficient way for businesses to streamline their [purchasing](/content/blog/procurement-purchasing/index.html) processes. By allowing employees to shop for products on an eCommerce site and automatically add the purchase to their company's [procurement system](/content/procurement-software/index.html), businesses can save a lot of time and energy.

## Benefits of integrating Punchout Catalog and Digi-Key

By integrating Digi-Key into your punchout catalog, you can enjoy the benefits of a streamlined ordering process:

### Seamless User Experience

Users can browse, search, and add parts easily from within their ControlHub portal, maintaining a consistent experience while accessing information directly from Digi-Key.

### Less Bureaucracy

Automating the purchasing process helps employees reduce time spent on administrative tasks.

### Less Prone to Mistakes

Punchout can reduce errors in the procurement process, avoiding mistakes that could be costly for the company.

### Improved Transparency

Real-time tracking of purchases allows companies to identify spending patterns and negotiate better prices with suppliers.

## How can I use Digi-Key PunchOut Catalog?

ControlHub provides the ability to automatically access Digi-Key PunchOut Catalogs, allowing for streamlined purchasing with reduced effort needed for manual searches.

**With Digi-Key [PunchOut Catalog](/content/blog/punchout-catalog-overview/index.html), hardware companies can:**

- Shop an expansive inventory of top-quality hardware components from Digi-Key.
- Enjoy real-time pricing and availability for everything in stock.
- Conveniently place orders directly from your ControlHub account.

## How it works

1. Import shopping cart from Digi-Key to ControlHub to create Purchase Request using Punchout [CXML](/content/blog/b2b-ecommerce-cxml-integration/index.html).
2. Purchase Request is approved in ControlHub.
3. Once approved, ControlHub sends [Purchase Order](/content/blog/purchase-order/index.html) (PO) to Digi-Key.
4. Digi-Key sends a shipping notice to ControlHub (ASN).
5. Product arrives to customer to do the receiving process in ControlHub.
6. Digi-Key sends invoice via ControlHub.
7. ControlHub processes the invoice and generates a 3-way match (PO - Receiving - Invoice).
8. Customer pays Digi-Key via ACH or Virtual Cards.
9. All is documented in ControlHub and synced to respective [ERP](/content/blog/sap-vs-erp-differences/index.html) (Netsuite or Quickbooks).

## Create a Purchase Request in ControlHub

1. Name Your **Purchase Request**.

2. Select **Digi-Key** from your trusted vendors list.

3. Select the **products** needed.

4. Fill your cart.

5. Go to the **Checkout** Page.

6. Your Digi-Key items will be imported to ControlHub, and a Purchase Request will be automatically generated.

7. Submit for Approval and wait for confirmation to purchase the requested items.

## How much time does the implementation take?

Integration with ControlHub is straightforward and can be completed in just a few business days. Optional steps to enhance the integration can include ERP integration, creating custom purchasing policies and roles, and setting up departments for reporting purposes.

## Learnings

Hardware-centric startups that depend heavily on procurement can significantly benefit from streamlining their purchasing processes, which can save both time and money. Integrating Digi-Key's Punchout Catalog with ControlHub allows startups to conveniently access their required electronic components directly from their procurement system.

In conclusion, integrating Digi-Key with ControlHub offers significant cost savings, greater transparency, and improved decision-making for hardware-centric startups.