
It is used by more buyers and sellers to connect and collaborate across procurement, supply chain, logistics, and asset management than any other network on the planet.

Additionally, SAP Business Network has revolutionized the way goods are bought and sold. The electronic catalogs and material requirements planning processes that changed the game started here. Procurement transformation is nothing new to SAP. SAP’s experience and offerings in the direct sourcing space drives significant buyer interest. SAP’s exceptional industry expertise, particularly in fields such as energy and natural resources, banking, chemicals, and automotive, is cited as a differentiator by multiple client references.One client reference even referred to the capabilities as “lovely.” SAP has continued to innovate in this space with multiple enhancements and next-generation offerings currently in the works. The guided buying capability and the guided sourcing capability for SAP Ariba Sourcing were cited by all reference clients as extremely useful.

Brand perception is high, and users expressed that the integration with SAP ERP and supply chain management products is a compelling feature.

As procurement continues to elevate its role in solving today’s biggest challenges, procurement teams need proven applications that deliver continuous innovation, industry expertise, and a laser focus on user experience.
