SAP Ariba

It is well suited for large scale and medium scale organizations which have high volumes of procurement activities. It not only help them to streamline their procurement process but also enabled them cost saving. For small scale organizations it is not suitable as it will be very expensive solution for them.

Ease of access, nice user experience, high availability

I'm behind the scenes with using this but the users have said good things about the product. They really like how everything is in one place.

large company with disparate process

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.

As per end users demand there are so many requirements not possible by sap ERP while sap ariba is one of good cloud integrated project .we are struggling for dashboard features and user friendly interfaces .so Ariba we found useful , function consultant easily can support end users since it's very easy to work.

Whoever wants a great solution for end to end procurement solution, SAP ariba is the best. Even if the business or the company is new to the market, it still cam use SAP Ariba procurement to realise their business and easily digitize their business landscape. Also well suited for SMBs.

Well-Suited Scenarios: SAP Ariba Procurement excels for large enterprises with intricate procurement processes, global operations, and multi-currency requirements. It is ideal for organizations emphasizing strong supplier collaboration, facing stringent compliance regulations, and focusing on advanced spend analysis and cost optimization. The platform's seamless integration with ERP systems suits enterprises seeking data consistency and a comprehensive view of procurement.Less Appropriate Scenarios: SAP Ariba Procurement may be less suitable for small businesses with simpler procurement needs, organizations with low emphasis on supplier collaboration, and those with limited IT resources. Budget-conscious businesses and those not prioritizing advanced analytics might explore more cost-effective solutions. Rapid implementation needs could lead businesses to consider solutions with quicker deployment. Evaluating specific organizational requirements is essential for determining the platform's suitability.

Well-Suited Scenarios:
Large Enterprises with Complex Procurement Needs
Global Supply Chain Management
Integration with SAP ERP Systems
Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management
Compliance and Risk Management
E-Procurement and Catalog Management

Less Appropriate Scenarios:
Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)
Limited IT Resources
Simple Procurement Processes
Resistance to Change
Short-Term Procurement Needs

Implementation and maintenance of SAP Ariba Procurement may require a certain level of IT expertise and resources. Businesses with limited IT capabilities might find the solution more challenging to manage, and they may prefer solutions with lower implementation and maintenance complexity.

Large Enterprises with Complex Procurement Processes. Global Organizations. Companies with a Focus on Cost Savings. Industries with Strict Compliance Requirements. Enterprises Using SAP ERP Systems. Companies Transitioning to Electronic Procurement. Enterprises Seeking Process Automation. Companies with a Need for Real-Time Analytics. Enterprises Requiring a Cloud-Based Solution. Companies Emphasizing Supplier Relationship Management.

the audit part of the SAP Ariba solution should be developed further. especially the reporting part

SAP Ariba is an excellent tool for existing SAP customers integrating into S4 HANA and adding a modern web enabled interface for procurement functions.

It is well suited for companies who deals with large number of vendors because it helps in negotiating better deals and track the spending on different category of vendors. It helps in establishing vendor metrics to evaluate their performance as well. It is less appropriate for orvanisation who deals with fixed vendors or less number of vendors.

RFP tracking is fine, the system is hard to manage when there are more than 3 proponents to evaluate

For geneneral products good support; the more specific a product the less support from plattform side

We deploy SAP Ariba Procurement from more than 10 years ago and we believe the platform cover most of the cases. The points that should be improved are cost breakdown functionality (have several limitations) and services line items integration.

For PR & PO it is good the invoice integration is lacking behind (does not matter if Ariba Central invoice mgt, VIM or Ariba IV)

It works fine for goods purchases. For Services is might be further developed. Out of the box solution for complex scenarios (multiple splits, mixed purchase types) might be considered.

Ariba is well suited to enforce the end to end workflow for source to pay. It has allowed us to take a cumbersome and disjointed paper-based process and turn it into a segmented, automated, and controlled process that can scale to global procurement users. It has allowed for sourcing and contracting projects to be globally controlled and for data to be captured for greater oversight. Scenarios where it is less appropriate are supplier data management and user management. In the supplier case, we use Ariba as the supplier source of truth and allow for data entry by internal users and external suppliers to be manually entered. Oftentimes, the supplier data is entered incorrectly or poorly configured, causing integration issues with our ERP. For user management, the process for onboarding and offboarding users is cumbersome and overly complex, causing considerable resource constraints on global tech support.

SAP Ariba Procurement is great for getting preapprovals for purchases, punchout catalogs and invoicing

The idea and vision is really good. We are struggeling in the implementation of the different solutions. We are getting confuesed about the roadmaps and new names for function an modules.

In general it is good. Sometimes i miss responsivness from the system

For simple and daily requests that any user in the company may have, guided buying is the best tool we implemented and that is really appreciated from all the active users. If there is the need of a negotiation, this is not an the best module or approach, on those cases we need to go via Sourcing. The link between both modules can be improved also

It is well suited for the procure to pay process. But needs to be better for strategic sourcing and collaboration with strategic suppliers.