Objectives

• Provide electronic communication with the suppliers in the supply management and delivery confirmation area.
• Build and develop a relationship with reliable suppliers.

Solution

• Integration of the purchasing processes between existing SAP ERP and SAP SRM systems with the SAP Ariba Commerce Automation SNAP / SAP Ariba Network cloud solution.

Why SAP?

• Full integration with the SAP ERP.
• Unified platform for suppliers.
• Saving costs associated with system administration and reduction of data processing errors.

Benefits

• The pilot phase is the starting point for comprehensive integration of the purchasing process, supporting the company's strategic transition to a fully electronic exchange of business documents.
• Electronic confirmation of the Purchase Orders by the  suppliers was activated as a part of the Pilot Phase. The suppliers can use the SAP Ariba Network web interface or a mobile application to carry out their activities.

Operational benefits

• Transparent Electronic Confirmation of Purchase Orders.
• Paperless communication.
• Successful onboarding of suppliers within the pilot phase of the project.