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.

Contract Administration has become easier to understand since the implementation of SAP Ariba Procurement.

Procurement self-service - Ariba can be used quite well for procurement scenarios invoicing RFB process - as this is a cloud based solution, availability is quite high and the vendors can submit the response online without the usual pen and paper stuff GRN - goods and service receipt is another area where we use Ariba for automated GRN 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.

Before Ariba, we use to use Contract Life Management (CLM) for contract management, SRM for PO approvals, Service NOW and CRC share point for reviewing the contracts for procurement. After Ariba all these processes has been centralized and able to accomplih these tasks in one SAP system. This SAP is really useful.

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

It is good, but interface is not easy to navigate and learn. It can be less appropriate to qualify specific suppliers with specific technical needs. There is no place to limit technical restrictions per supplier. Some suppliers should not be considered and this software does not enable you to remove procurement solutions based on technical limitations.

For me, SAP Ariba Procurement has me uploadong of my Monthly reimbursemnet bills from.my company a very easy and fast process. A process which took minimum 3 days earlier can now be done in maximum 2 days as the multi level approval has been made easy and end to end process is very fast and easy at all levels due to SAP Ariba Procurement.

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.

As procurement grows more complex,line of business requesters are confused about what tools to use,leading to a risky and rogue spending.This puts pressure on procurement teams and approvers to better control spend and risk.Sap Ariba is an excellent solution for a company looking to modernize their procurement process.

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

Standardized and pre-defined products with three or more potential suppliers as well as structured services. SAP Ariba is a business standardized procurement solution which was developed for industrial and producing organisations. From a procurement perspective, SAP Ariba fits to these kind of organizations, however, it can be adapted to organizations in other industrial sectors.

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

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.

Less appropriate for one-time spend with small suppliers (no integration on Ariba Network). Search engine in Ariba Guided Buying is also not strong enough.
But in general well suited and all areas covered.

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

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

SAP Ariba Procurement in conjugation with SAP S/4 HANA improved efficiency and output. SAP Ariba Procurement connects several vendors which helps to get competitive bidding for material to be procured. Vendor selection, purchase orders, and payments are online.

Easy to map your process into phase or tasks.

ADP2 module is not any longer state of the art as an intelligent solution. Business needs only partially fulfilled. Not flexible enough