Digitisation of procurement processes with SAP Ariba

A technology company was facing significant challenges in its procurement processes due to inefficient manual processes and a lack of transparency in supplier communication

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The challenge

  1. Manual procurement processes were causing delays, inefficiencies and a lack of visibility across the supply chain. 

  2. The lack of integration of procurement systems made effective collaboration with suppliers difficult.  

  3. Manual management of contracts and supplier data led to errors and compliance risks.

The answer

  1. Implementation of SAP Ariba to digitize the entire procurement process, from request for quotation to invoice processing. 

  2. Introduction of catalog management and contract management in SAP Ariba to efficiently manage supplier contracts and item data. 

  3. Integration of SAP Ariba into the existing SAP systems for seamless process handling.

The technology company has specialized in innovative solutions in the telecommunications industry.

  • Telecommunications

    Industry

  • 1.100 employees

    Company size

  • 12 Vico Member

    Vico size

Summary

Successful go-live after 12 months.

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Complete digitisation of procurement processes.

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Improved transparency, efficiency and compliance in the supply chain.

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“The Vico's expertise in SAP Ariba has been instrumental in transforming our procurement processes and increasing efficiency in the supply chain.”

The Vico "Heracles"

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    Renate L.

    Vico Lead

    28 years of experience

    Responsible for Project Management

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    Anne W.

    Ariba Senior Consultant

    24 years of experience

    Responsible for contract management in Ariba

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    Luisa V.

    ISM Consultant

    5 years of experience

    Responsible for catalog and contract management

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    Robert H.

    Concur Consultant

    9 years of experience

    Responsible for integration into current SAP systems

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    Julia S.

    Compliance and Legal Expert

    10 years of experience

    Responsible for legal supervision of contracts

  • Further Vico Member

"Our dedicated team of SAP Ariba experts are focused on helping companies
digitally transform their procurement processes."

— Heracles

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