Japanese and Dutch Reverse Auctions
Hi, I've been using reverse english auctions on Ariba having previously used Agentrics, but wanted to look at the possibility of using dutch or japanese auctions as an alternative. Does ariba have the...
View ArticleMarket data/benchmarking on eAuctions
Does any have or know where to find market data or benchmarking information on the useage of eAuctions in Sourcing communities. I am trying to promote the use of eAuctions in my group. Any information...
View ArticleIs there an alternative to using envelopes?
Hi All, I am new to this community and relatively new to ariba too. It has been decided that we should not be able to view responses before an RFQ ends in my organisation. We know that we can use...
View ArticleReverse Auctions
I have been tasked with trying to implement the use of more reverse auctions within our organization. We have held many forward auctions but we seem to meet a lot of resistance around reverse...
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Contract Requests Created by Buyer
Hi All - I am wondering if there is any best practice documentation or if anyone has any insight on how to close out a contract request after a follow-on project has been created, essentially...
View ArticleContract management and SAP ERP integration
What level or degree of integration is recommended with Contract Management module and SAP ERP systems? What integration points are deemed critical vs nice to have? Anyone willing to share lessons...
View ArticleUNSPSC Codes Do Not Come Back to SAP SRM Shopping Cart
Hi all, We are implementing catalogs with Ariba Procurement Content (APC) via a single OCI call set up from SAP SRM. From SAP SRM Shopping Cart, we punchout to APC, find the items (either hosted or...
View ArticleDFS Troubleshooting
I wanted to see if anyone has any experience in troubleshooting Desktop File Sync. My company recently implemented contract management and our users can't get DFS to work. I have been working on this...
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Testing Custom PunchOut Catalog
First, I am an Ariba newbie. We are looking to integrate our existing web application, that allows buyers to purchase services, with Ariba. Due to the custom nature of our services, we have...
View ArticleWhat is the difference between SPM and SIPM ?
Please explain the difference between SPM and SIPM?
View ArticleAriba & SAP
I am new to Ariba. I would like to know the difference between Ariba & SAP R/3. Is it integrated with MM/SRM?? Can you pls. explain in brief or share some documents??
View ArticleSingle Sign-on question
Hi, Is it possible to implement a single sign-on functionality to automatically log-in to a third party application which will be accessed inside Ariba? We need to somehow integrate a third party web...
View ArticleTraining for suppliers invited to respond to RFPs
I would be interested to know how are other Ariba Sourcing users address the issue of training suppliers invited to respond to an RFP who are first time Ariba users. What best practices are out there....
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Ariba for begginers
Hello Community, I am very new to the exchange community. I am an SAP SRM Consultant and would like to gain knowledge on SAP Ariba Procurement, Sourcing, Contract solutions and catalog. Can some one...
View ArticleIn what order were your modules implemented?
We are looking for a "best practice" about the order in which the Ariba modules should be implemented (specifically Supplier, Sourcing, and Contracts). What has worked for you, and what hasn't? Thanks!
View ArticleExcel 2010 - export limit
Has anyone experienced a problem exporting to excel 2010? Excel 2007 allows more than 64,000 rows of data but there is a problem with Ariba exporting to Excel 2010 and the 64k limit is back. Has anyone...
View Articlepunchout catalogue for bouquets of flowers: how to share with more customers?
Hi all,my nameis Achim from FleuropGermany. For a very largeGermancustomers, wehavedevelopeda powerful Punchout ofbouquetsandimplemented on Ariba Buyer Network. The catalogprovidesfunctionssuch as mail...
View ArticleSourcing - Roles and permission to use for specific team member.
SOurcing Event Roles and Permissions: Can you tell me what group / permissions /roles I should use if I require a Team member to have the following functionality:- receive all participant...
View ArticlePros and Cons of using OCI and cXML in PunchOut.
Hi Guys.. Please help me out regarding the Pros and Cons of using OCI and cXML in PunchOut. Which is better out of these? Others parameters like features, usability, Licences, Training. Why OCI not...
View ArticleProcuring Marcom -- Who's Done It?
Marketing Communications (or MarCom or Integrated Marketing Communications) are messages and related media used to communicate with a market. Marketing communications is the "promotion" part of the...
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