

The process flow begins in Ariba with the requisition and purchase order for both catalog and non-catalog items. “ The procure-to-pay systems enable the integration of the purchasing department with the accounts payable (AP) department”. There are 2 main scenarios for Integration with ECC

The Ariba process is standardized if a supplier already uses it, with few exceptions. Many suppliers are already familiar with Ariba, reducing required training.The catalogue now duplicates an Internet search, similar to the Amazon purchasing experience. SAP Ariba Procurement Content solution can create a single, unified catalogue solution for both Buyers and Suppliers.Review and reduce your vendor base eventually lowering electronic transmissions to suppliers, as well as, procurement functionality and execution problems. Ariba can be a driver to perform a comprehensive data and vendor clean-up.You can choose which functionality should be updated to ensure that it doesn’t impact your Supply Chain environment. With the Ariba cloud, the system is always current without the need for a full implementation that disrupts the system.Have your internal customers focus on value-added activities versus process problems, corrections, repetitive or wasteful tasks. Your internal customers will experience a simpler procurement process with advanced supply chain transactions creating a Digital Transformation experience that enhances the user, supplier, and customer experience.The cloud software solutions includes financials, purchase orders, and payments.

