With suppliers catalogues of purchasing the item master can be detected in a time-saving, and in consequence about the product range for the cost centers be released. The standardized B2B-communication with suppliers allows for the exchange of purchase of the relevant data, such as catalogues, prices, orders, delivery notes and invoices. Through the efficient ordering system, the automated audit and detailed delivery inspection of incoming goods according to defined criteria, the statistics of the procurement process is transparent and precisely monitored.