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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    E2open

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/AE2open’s network is powered by a broad portfolio of intelligent applications including Channel Shaping, Demand Sensing, Business Planning, Global Trade Management, Transportation and Logistics, Collaborative Manufacturing and Supply ManagementN/A

    SAP Business Network

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/ASAP Business Network is a comprehensive B2B collaboration platform that connects people, processes, and systems across multiple enterprises, digitizing transactions, and creating transparent, resilient, and sustainable supply chains.N/A
    Pricing
    E2openSAP Business Network
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    E2openSAP Business Network
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalOptional
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    Community Pulse
    E2openSAP Business Network
    Considered Both Products
    E2open
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    SAP
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    98%
    Would buy again
    51 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    93%
    Delivers good value for the price
    41 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
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    90%
    Happy with the feature set
    47 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    84%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    32 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
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    83%
    Implementation went as expected
    35 Answers
    Features
    E2openSAP Business Network
    Supply Chain Planning
    Comparison of Supply Chain Planning features of E2open and SAP Business Network
    Feature
    E2open
    8.2
    2 Ratings
    10% above category average
    SAP Business Network
    -
    Ratings
    Custom alerts6.82 Ratings00 Ratings
    Scenario-based planning8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Supply forecasting9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Capacity estimation8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Supply network coordination9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Procurement Management
    Comparison of Procurement Management features of E2open and SAP Business Network
    Feature
    E2open
    7.5
    1 Ratings
    1% below category average
    SAP Business Network
    -
    Ratings
    Raw material sourcing8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Supply market analysis7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order Fulfillment Management
    Comparison of Order Fulfillment Management features of E2open and SAP Business Network
    Feature
    E2open
    8.7
    1 Ratings
    8% above category average
    SAP Business Network
    -
    Ratings
    Order fulfillment optimization8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Purchase order tracking9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Supplier delivery scheduling9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Demand Management
    Comparison of Demand Management features of E2open and SAP Business Network
    Feature
    E2open
    7.3
    2 Ratings
    3% below category average
    SAP Business Network
    -
    Ratings
    Demand signal sensing8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Demand forecasting7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customer analytics7.72 Ratings00 Ratings
    Inventory stock optimization7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Sales and operations planning7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    User Ratings
    E2openSAP Business Network
    Likelihood to Recommend
    6.9
    (3 ratings)
    8.3
    (52 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (4 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.7
    (25 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    E2openSAP Business Network
    Likelihood to Recommend
    E2open
    E2Open [Digital Transformation Solutions] is best used for customers/partners that do not have their own marketing automation software. It provides them a space to use already built in campaigns for use. A scenario where it may not be the best recommended tool is in a partner type scenario, such as ours. Currently, the tool does not have a fully customizable campaign for a partner to go in and build out a campaign from scratch. They can only take bits and pieces (depending on what is allowed) and make changes as they see fit.
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    SAP
    SAP Business Network provides an end-to-end experience to connect and be transparent with suppliers from across the globe. There is no other product that can be compared to this and that has a wide range of offerings such as SAP Business Network. Although it is versatile and supports many business use cases the learning curve is deep and it will be difficult for new suppliers to get used to the platform. If you are suppliers with whom you just have one transaction and need to maintain the track record for those details, it's better not to use SAP Business Network because the suppliers will not be willing to learn to use the platform to submit the invoices just for one purchase order. But there is a solution for this as well you can ask the suppliers to submit the invoices to you through email and send paper invoices from SAP buying and invoicing. The PO and invoice will be sent to a private supplier account. Your supplier doesn't have to login but you still get to maintain the details on SAP Business Network. Even in these cases, SAP Business Network has a solution in the form of a private account.
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    Pros
    E2open
    • A wide offering of service to manage channel data
    • How they engage with me to understand my needs as their customer
    • A clear structure of where to go for which kind of issues
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    SAP
    • Real-time order tracking: When a purchase order is created, suppliers can confirm it directly in the system. We can then see the status immediately without having to chase them via email.
    • Supplier interaction: Vendors can upload shipping details, update delivery dates, or report issues directly on the platform.
    • Analytics and insights: Aystem provides dashboards that show spend by category, supplier performance, and payment cycle.
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    Cons
    E2open
    • Marketing of solution capabilities - needs to be better marketed
    • Costing could be better optimized
    • Support and Service issues
    • Availability of skilled experts/consultants
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    SAP
    • It takes new users some time to go through the interface, especially if they have not dealt with similar software before.
    • It may still appear that customization options are somewhat restricted compared with other websites.
    • In addition, small businesses or start-ups could face higher subscription costs and, in full force, limit themselves to the quality of the social network.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    E2open
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    I will give it a 9, one is deducted for business inspection and improvement i feel that they are in the right direction and streamlined our flow of business agility also helped us get the R.o.i and helped with more sales and visibility over business and its metrics.
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    Usability
    E2open
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    There is still a ton of flexability on the customer's end of the platform, which makes standard onboarding for suppliers a challenge. Customers are allowed to ask for things, or customize certain things that are not standard for us, so we have to have special rules set up to complete an integration. There are also some limitations to automate invoice rejections that happen on the platform when a customer rejects an invoice
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    Support Rating
    E2open
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    Support by errors of static ecats are not really helpfull
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    Implementation Rating
    E2open
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    Good performance from SAP as key deployment partner; collaboration and deployment with additional business partner for data provision and business partner onboarding was rather difficult, slowing down the project progress and overall success perception
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    Alternatives Considered
    E2open
    E2Open [Digital Transformation Solutions] was very cost effective and does provide a simple tool for us to provide our partner network. We have a vast array of partners, some of which do not have any marketing expertise. This tool makes it that much easier for a partner to take advantage of a tool that does all ends of automation for them.
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    SAP
    SAP Business Network stands out compared to all other platforms like Oracle SCM, Ariba, and Coupa due to its comprehensive visibility, robust collaboration tools, and extensive supplier network. Unlike Oracle SCM, which is optimized for its own -heavy supply chains, SAP Business Network provides a more versatile, end-to-end solution, enabling transparency and responsiveness across diverse industries. Compared to Ariba.
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    Return on Investment
    E2open
    • The data that they organize for us, give clear sell in opportunities
    • We can spend our marketing money better on the product that is not selling as much as expected
    • We can make sure our factories produce the right products because we have insights in which products are really in demand by our consumers.
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    SAP
    • SAP Business Network's streamlined supply chain and procurement processes have significantly reduced operational costs and improved resource allocation, leading to enhanced overall efficiency.
    • The platform's robust analytics have provided valuable insights, facilitating data-driven decision-making and enabling us to make more informed strategic choices, ultimately contributing to improved business performance.
    • Implementing and integrating the SAP Business Network initially required a substantial financial investment, impacting short-term cash flow and potentially delaying other critical business initiatives.
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    Screenshot of Supply Chain DashboardScreenshot of Demand Plan Monitor