Cat Integrated Procurement, or Cat IP, streamlines parts requisitioning, ordering, and invoicing by connecting your business or procurement system to the Cat Dealer system.
Getting Started
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Ensure your business or procurement system is capable of sending and receiving XML through a secure HTTPS Internet Connection
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Ensure IT and business resources understand current business systems and have the capacity to support implementation.
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Contact Peterson.
The right Cat parts delivered exactly when and where you need them—that's what helps to keep your Cat equipment and your operation running smoothly. Using Cat IP while on the job provides a variety of potential benefits and transaction types we support:
Potential Benefits
Faster PO Generation
Less Manual Entry
Fewer Rejected POs
Asset Cost Allocation
Place Orders within Your Own System
Simplified Purchasing Process
Fewer Duplicate Orders
Approval Control
Functionality
Cat IP supports different online functionalities through various transaction types. More are available, but the key transaction types provide the following functionality:
Access to 24/7 parts price & availability
Get real-time, accurate parts and pricing information before placing the order. Caterpillar’s Hosted Catalog (Punchout) even links with SIS (Service Information System) for a more defined parts searching experience.
Maintain internal parts catalog
Ensure the customer system’s catalog is up to date with the latest information from Peterson based on Cat IP transaction data.
Place a parts order
Easily create and place orders directly in the customer system, using Cat IP to automatically transmit orders over to Peterson.
Post-order transactions
Confirm order details or timing using Advance Shipping Notice (ASN) and receive electronic parts invoices.
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