SAP Ariba vs. Syncron Inventory

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
SAP Ariba
Score 7.9 out of 10
N/A
With advanced tools to automate manual processes and support close collaboration with suppliers, SAP Ariba helps streamline source-to-pay processes across organizations.N/A
Syncron Inventory
Score 7.0 out of 10
N/A
Syncron offers a fully integrated solution stack for the optimization of service parts Inventory, Price, and Uptime – all with MasterData and Analytics at its core.N/A
Pricing
SAP AribaSyncron Inventory
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
SAP AribaSyncron Inventory
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Features
SAP AribaSyncron Inventory
Supply Chain Planning
Comparison of Supply Chain Planning features of Product A and Product B
SAP Ariba
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Ratings
Syncron Inventory
4.9
1 Ratings
39% below category average
Custom alerts00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
Scenario-based planning00 Ratings4.01 Ratings
Resource optimization00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
Supply forecasting00 Ratings3.01 Ratings
Capacity estimation00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
Employee allocation00 Ratings3.01 Ratings
Supply network coordination00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Procurement Management
Comparison of Procurement Management features of Product A and Product B
SAP Ariba
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Ratings
Syncron Inventory
6.8
1 Ratings
8% below category average
Raw material sourcing00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
Supply market analysis00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
Cost analysis00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Expense Logging00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Order Fulfillment Management
Comparison of Order Fulfillment Management features of Product A and Product B
SAP Ariba
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Ratings
Syncron Inventory
5.8
1 Ratings
30% below category average
Order fulfillment optimization00 Ratings4.01 Ratings
Return services00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
Purchase order generation00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
Purchase order tracking00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Supplier delivery scheduling00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
Pricing and product configurations generation00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Logistics and Transportation Management
Comparison of Logistics and Transportation Management features of Product A and Product B
SAP Ariba
-
Ratings
Syncron Inventory
5.8
1 Ratings
23% below category average
Packaging00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
Delivery planning00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
Route optimization00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Shipping performance00 Ratings4.01 Ratings
Fleet management00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
Warehouse & Inventory Management
Comparison of Warehouse & Inventory Management features of Product A and Product B
SAP Ariba
-
Ratings
Syncron Inventory
6.2
1 Ratings
24% below category average
Automation of warehouse operations00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
Inventory storage00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Stock monitoring00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
Inventory tracking00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
Warehouse asset management00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Inventory and price forecasting00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
Demand Management
Comparison of Demand Management features of Product A and Product B
SAP Ariba
-
Ratings
Syncron Inventory
5.7
1 Ratings
24% below category average
Demand signal sensing00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
Demand forecasting00 Ratings4.01 Ratings
Customer analytics00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
Inventory stock optimization00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
Sales and operations planning00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Pricing and promotion tracking00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
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User Ratings
SAP AribaSyncron Inventory
Likelihood to Recommend
7.9
(160 ratings)
6.0
(1 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
8.4
(4 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
7.4
(111 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
5.5
(22 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
7.3
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
SAP AribaSyncron Inventory
Likelihood to Recommend
SAP
Industries with stringent regulatory compliance requirements, such as healthcare and finance, benefit from SAP Ariba's robust features for maintaining compliance throughout the procurement process. The platform helps organizations adhere to industry-specific regulations and standards.Organizations seeking an end-to-end source-to-pay solution find SAP Ariba suitable. Its seamless integration of procurement processes, from sourcing to invoicing, simplifies workflows and improves overall operational efficiency.
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Syncron
Syncron gets you targeted customers for your products. It hits the right audience. The global price management feature is unique and up to mark on various factors, for example, region, products, etc. It offers a relaxed culture and great customers and is fully remote. It is basically a strong and strategic organization that has an eye on the present and future for the benefit of users.
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Pros
SAP
  • Its data driven user solution helps in gaining visibility into the landscape and thus helps in informed decision making
  • End to end procurement process under single platform and integration makes it easier
  • We have always experienced cost reduction using SAP ariba
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Syncron
  • Price management
  • Better price on various factors.
  • Fully remote
  • Get you targeted customers
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Cons
SAP
  • User Interface Complexity:
  • Some users find the user interface to be complex, particularly for new users. Simplifying the interface and providing more user-friendly navigation could enhance the overall user experience.
  • Customization Challenges:
  • Customizing certain aspects of the system, such as reports or templates, can be challenging. A more intuitive customization process would empower users to tailor the system to their specific needs more easily.
  • Learning Curve:
  • The platform has a steeper learning curve for some users, especially those less familiar with advanced procurement tools. Improved onboarding resources and training materials could help users get up to speed more quickly.
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Syncron
  • Report analysis.
  • Must be able to multitask.
  • Burnout is a big factor.
  • Mediocre support from management.
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Likelihood to Renew
SAP
Established product and we are now using it as a mean for our procurement transformation
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Syncron
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Usability
SAP
UI is good from tech perspective Customisations and personalisations are very intuitive and allows user to make the maximum usaage of the dashboard. Integrations with existing systems matters a lot for large enterprises. Training and support is very crucial. Mobile availability enhances the overall customer experience. Feedback is underrated but comapnies take it very seriously now a days.
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Syncron
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Support Rating
SAP
Customer support has always been top notch. From small configuration changes to overall process changes, support has the teammates in place with excellent knowledge and is able to provide solutions based on business challenges quickly. Their customer support through their Account teams continues to be hands on and very responsive to needs in a timely fashion.
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Syncron
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Alternatives Considered
SAP
It improves over all vendor management system of an organization by providing less costly ways of procurement and making business simple. AribaSAP Ariba digitally transforms your supply chain, procurement and contract management process. acts as supply chain, procurement service to do business globally In today’s world, there is a need to control your supply chain and to collaborate with your suppliers in an efficient way. To enable healthy supply chain, you need to have suppliers with visibility to every part of procurement process so that they can maintain an efficient supply chain and help organizations to grow their and own business..
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Syncron
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Return on Investment
SAP
  • We saved nearly 10% of planned costs due to the large database of vendors we created within the company as a whole.
  • Saving in time due to shortening of procurement cycles. Procurement activities were never on the critical path and were accomplished with less Supply Chain resources than originally planned.
  • In the process we created a huge database of Vendors and Pricing which well be beneficial in our future projects.
  • It is an excellent tool and just what are business required and could afford.
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Syncron
  • Career advancement opportunities.
  • Hits the targeted audience.
  • Many level of mangement.
  • Slow to move.
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ScreenShots

SAP Ariba Screenshots

Screenshot of the advanced tools that automate manual processes and support close collaboration with suppliers. The SAP Ariba Buying and Invoicing solution help streamline procure-to-pay processes across organizations.Screenshot of SAP Ariba's digitalization, which covers processes from contract requests, authoring, and workflows to negotiation, approval, and execution for lower costs and improved relationships.Screenshot of an instance of SAP Ariba's support for industry-specific processes and systems. This helps process manufacturers, retailers, and discrete manufacturers that rely on external manufacturers to capture more savings by improving source-to-contract processes and supplier collaboration.Screenshot of the digitalizing and automating of invoice management over a global business network, in SAP Ariba. This delivers visibility and efficiency to capture more early-payment discounts and optimize working capital.