However, when you get an invitation to join from your customer (the buyer) there are things you need to do to get set up on the platform and properly transact with your customers, such as catalog creation. Your customer has Ariba and they are essentially inviting you to create a “guest” account so that you can transact with them over the Network. In addition, being flexible and supportive of your customer’s goals for automation can strengthen that partnership.ĭo I have to have Ariba to get on the Ariba Network? No. What’s the advantage for my company? Being a part of the Ariba Network, which is becoming a required platform for many companies, can help you, as a supplier, stand out and gain more business because your offerings become more accessible to more potential buyers. However, full transparency relies on their suppliers also using the network to transact business, so that the system can collect that information and generate reports to offer that visibility. Why does my customer want me on the Ariba Network? Ariba’s automated procurement solutions give companies a lot of visibility into their spend and the procurement processes. There are separate areas for buyers and suppliers. What is the Ariba Network? It’s a fully digital marketplace where buyers and suppliers connect, communicate, collaborate, and transact business. Here’s a quick primer: Supplier Integration FAQ

Some aren’t even sure what the Ariba Network is or why supplier integration is important. Or, as one put it: “What am I supposed to click on?”

In the past month or so CCP Global has received several emails from suppliers who have been asked to start transacting with their customers through the Ariba Network (which is part of the SAP Business Network) and have no idea where to start. Are you a supplier that has recently been asked by your customer to start transacting business through the Ariba Network?

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