The SAP Ariba Harmonization
May 19, 2022

The SAP Ariba Harmonization

Charles Seotseneng | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with SAP Ariba Procurement

The manual nature of our current procure to pay process has a potential of introducing inefficiencies in the following aspects:- Over-stocking due to lack of visibility of supplier's inventory- Incorrect invoice matching- Non-compliant Purchase orders- Delayed payment processing which can result in losses due to penalties- Lack of visibility on commodities we are spending on
  • Commerce automation will expedite delivery of compliant purchase orders, eliminate invoice errors, speed approvals and improve on-time payment performance therefore increasing cash earnings and optimize working capital.
  • Supply Chain Collaboration is expected to transform our Supply Chain from a disconnected to a collaborative digitally connected supply chain network, providing greater flexibility and visibility to reduce inventory buffers thereby increasing service levels and on-time shipments. This integration with suppliers will enable better planning and real-time execution despite the dispersed nature of geographic locations and systems used by suppliers.
  • Buying - Automation, remodelling and optimization of all or key aspects of the Procure to pay process.
  • Our biggest challenge is around the number business processes available and the mismatch it has when integrating with ECC 6. There needs to be a trigger mechanism to ensure that we are able to activate other features like budget checks etc on the fly
  • We are still tracking the ROI at this point in time only those of Sourcing have been realized as this was first implemented in 2018

Do you think SAP Ariba delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with SAP Ariba's feature set?

Yes

Did SAP Ariba live up to sales and marketing promises?

No

Did implementation of SAP Ariba go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy SAP Ariba again?

Yes

SAP Ariba Procurement is more suited in organisations that have a complex procure to pay process that needs streamlining and optimization. Primarily around areas of invoicing and automating this process. Additionally, if an organization has a large pool of suppliers that they currently work with Ariba will streamline the interaction of these suppliers and aid a smooth procurement process by harmonizing the supplier's environment with the business internal processes.