I guess you may have noticed a certain virus made an appearance (don’t mention the “c-word”) and caused a number of purported big SAP Ariba implementations to be paused or even cancelled.īecause of this I had many a conversation with frustrated Procurement Directors where we discussed the importance now more so than ever of ensuring companies focus on their spend management. And this is largely due to a significant period of inactivity across planned SAP Ariba projects last year. It’s been a while since I last put aside some time to write to my network and address the state of the SAP Ariba market. Being part of this network enables users to reduce costs, mitigate risks, and get products to the market thanks to comprehensive solutions such as the integration of sourcing and product design teams, item cost tracking, contract compliance enhancement, supply availability tracking and assessment, and reduction of excess inventory, among many others.Jan’21 A monthly update by Tyler Watts – SAP Ariba Recruitment Delivery Manager at bluewaveSELECT With SAP Ariba, users now have a simple, smart, and open way to connect all systems and stakeholders through the powerful global Ariba Network. There is also the financial chain management which utilizes new capabilities, intelligence, and global reach to transform liabilities into strategic assets. Users are also connected to a diverse network of high-quality suppliers who can lower costs for goods and services while minimizing risks while ensuring compliance. SAP Ariba offers spend management solutions and expertise that reveals everything about a company’s spending habits and uses that knowledge to help users negotiate better deals. It can also be integrated to any existing ERP or back-office system as it extends their functionality, and allows users to share processes and collaborate with trading partners towards a more competitive business commerce.

Companies can simply access it on a multi-tenant platform through a user-friendly interface, wherever they may be, or whatever browser they are using. Installation requires no costly hardware or software, and no upgrades are expected on the user’s behalf. SAP Ariba provides cloud-based solutions to make it easier for businesses to collaborate and compete.

Sap ariba supplier risk module