What is SAP Business Network?
Ariba Network is now SAP Business Network. Making your business part of a dynamic, digital marketplace where millions of buyers and suppliers operating all around the world transact trillions of dollars in business commerce every year
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84 Likeliness to Recommend
97 Plan to Renew
76 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
Emotional Footprint Overview
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+82 Net Emotional Footprint
The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.
How much do users love SAP Business Network?
Pros
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Transparent
- Security Protects
How to read the Emotional Footprint
The Net Emotional Footprint measures high-level user sentiment towards particular product offerings. It aggregates emotional response ratings for various dimensions of the vendor-client relationship and product effectiveness, creating a powerful indicator of overall user feeling toward the vendor and product.
While purchasing decisions shouldn't be based on emotion, it's valuable to know what kind of emotional response the vendor you're considering elicits from their users.
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SAP Business Network Reviews
Nitesh D.
- Role: Operations
- Industry: Retail
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Jun 2023
Holistic solution that has scope of improvement
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates SAP Business Network from other similar products?
Usability and customization capabilities
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
The speed and efficiency with which the workflow operates and processes get completed
What do you dislike most about this product?
Lack of product upgrades that are in line with latest technological demands
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Evaluate your specific needs, research and compare, assess compatibility, consider implementation and training, understand the total cost of ownership, engage stakeholders, request demos and trials, seek customer references, evaluate security and compliance, and finally consider future scalability
Pros
- Performance Enhancing
- Transparent
- Helps Innovate
- Enables Productivity
Cons
- Less Effective Service
- Commodity Features
- Less Efficient Service
Rishabh M.
- Role: Sales Marketing
- Industry: Manufacturing
- Involvement: Vendor Management and Renewal
Submitted Jun 2023
Improved procurement, yet challenges in adoption.
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates SAP Business Network from other similar products?
SAP Ariba differentiates itself through integration with SAP ERP, leveraging the extensive Ariba Network for global supplier collaboration, and offering a comprehensive procurement suite for end-to-end source-to-pay processes.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
some notable aspects of SAP Ariba that I appreciate include its user-friendly interface, robust supplier network, seamless integration with ERP systems, ability to streamline procurement processes, and the powerful analytics and reporting capabilities that provide valuable insights for informed decision-making.
What do you dislike most about this product?
some potential challenges or limitations that I encountered with SAP Ariba include the complexity of implementation, the need for proper training and user adoption, potential integration complexities with legacy systems, and the cost associated with licensing and maintenance
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
For considering SAP Ariba, I recommend evaluating your organization's procurement needs and existing systems. Ensure proper planning, user adoption strategies, and training for successful implementation. Assess the potential benefits of integrating with SAP ERP. Consider the cost, scalability, and long-term strategic alignment with your organization's procurement goals before making a decision.
Pros
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
- Efficient Service
- Acts with Integrity
Deepak R.
- Role: Consultant
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Jun 2023
Best B2B for suppliers and buyers
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates SAP Business Network from other similar products?
It's like the businessmen's platform where suppliers and buyers can easily interact on one single platform and it's a SAP product which makes it a more secure and reliable source of trust
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
I can find suppliers and buyers while using ARIBA software from SAP. It is quite a compliant and audit-compatible software and procurement is done while keeping all security checks in place
What do you dislike most about this product?
I believe the product is quite old and UI is quite boring which makes my eyes go off to sleep sometimes. I can not work if UI/UX is bad and the pricing is quite high for Indian customers who don't have much
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
All I can say is if your business is considering SAP ariba, then go for the one month trial and you will be delighted to know the use case of SAP ariba as per your business requirements
Pros
- Saves Time
- Client's Interest First
- Friendly Negotiation
- Continually Improving Product
Cons
- Less Inspiring
