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Ariba in Daily Operations – Why Even Well-Implemented Systems Need Ongoing Care
Implementing a system like SAP Ariba is a strategic milestone. But once the system goes live, many companies quickly realize:
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In day-to-day operations, functionality, efficiency, and user acceptance
often fall short of expectations.
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Why is that?
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During the implementation phase, timelines, budgets, and multiple parallel demands take center stage. It's perfectly normal that not every detail can be fine-tuned under such pressure.
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Your teams need time to get comfortable with the system. As a result, many valuable features go unused at first. Cluttered dashboards, incomplete reports, and manual data reconciliation are just a few examples of the challenges users face in their everyday Ariba routines. Many opportunities for optimization only become apparent during regular operations.​
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And last but not least, it's unfortunately common for configurations to be made without a deep understanding of the processes involved—or with insufficient technical expertise.
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Customer Reviews
“The onboarding template was longer than the contract.
Considerably.”
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Barry Scrolldon
Legal Counsel
“By the time the supplier finished the qualification, they no longer sold the product.”
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Procurement Excellence Manager,
Germany
“The process was global.
The confusion was local.”
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End User Experience Manager,
Amsterdam
“Our suppliers now fear logging in more than they fear late payment.”
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Supplier Relationship Manager APAC,
Tokio
Our Solutions
We offer solutions in Supplier Lifecycle Management and system configuration that are proven in practice and deliver clear, measurable value.
Ariba Process Flow
With the new Ariba Process Framework, we don't just modernize your qualification processes – we work with you to develop well-structured internal workflows that seamlessly translate into Ariba.
All defined processes are logged within the system, ensuring full auditability and compliant, revision-proof documentation.
Ariba Reporting
You’re currently using the standard Ariba reports but are looking for more detailed insights. You want to understand how these reports can be extended—or what alternative reporting options are available. You may also need evaluations based on criteria not covered by the standard reports.
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We can enhance standard reports to make additional data visible and accessible. We’ll also show you where to find the right information and how to make the most of it.
Streamlining Supplier Migration: From Ariba Buying to SAP SLP
You initially implemented Ariba Buying and have already registered several thousand suppliers. Now, as you plan to roll out SAP Ariba SLP (Supplier Lifecycle & Performance), you want to ensure these existing suppliers are also available in the new module.
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In this case, a structured migration of supplier data to the SLP module is essential. A direct data upload is not permitted, as it would lead to duplicate records—impacting both data quality and system stability.
The migration must follow a clearly defined SAP process that takes both technical and business requirements into account.
We have extensive experience with projects like these and are happy to support you with planning and execution.
Get in touch – we’re here to help.
Modernizing Supplier Qualification: From Legacy to Process Flow
Are you currently using the SLP Legacy Framework for your supplier qualifications and planning to transition to the modern SLP Process Flow Framework?
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It’s only natural that many questions arise:
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What should be considered during the transition?
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How can existing data and historical records be securely transferred?
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What impact will the change have on ongoing processes?
We support you in making the transition structured, secure, and loss-free—leveraging proven methodologies and Ariba best practices.
Ariba Notifications
Do Ariba notifications seem confusing? Are you receiving too many, too few—or simply not the right ones?
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We’ll show you where and how to manage system notifications, so you can control exactly which messages you receive going forward—and which ones you don’t.
Ariba Dashboards made easy
You’d like to enrich your dashboard with additional, relevant information—but you're unsure how to go about it. Your goal is to provide a central standard dashboard for all employees, as well as tailored dashboards for specific user groups. However, it's unclear how Ariba prioritizes different dashboard versions.
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We’ll help you structure your dashboards so that each user sees exactly the information that matters most for their day-to-day work.