Streamlining transactions through digital supplier collaboration
Read how you can you streamline transactions with trading partners by integrating SAP Business Network for Procurement with your ERP solution. Download the DocumentImproving procurement efficiency by digitalizing
transactions
By integrating your ERP systems with SAP Business Network
for Procurement, you can extend the value gained from
your ERP investment through the automation of your pur-
chase order (PO) and invoice transactions. In this way, you
can improve efficiency and free your procurement and
accounts payable teams to focus on problem-solving rather
than spending time on routine tasks.
Connecting your ERP with supplier systems
You can integrate SAP S/4HANA, the SAP ERP application,
or a third-party ERP application with SAP Business Network
for Procurement. This integration enables you to complete
transactions automatically, with key procurement documen-
tation sent to and from your suppliers digitally, as shown
in the figure. POs are automatically sent to your suppliers
from your ERP system, while invoices you receive digitally
from your suppliers are sent directly to your ERP system.
SAP Business Network for Procurement
Streamlining transactions
through digital supplier
collaboration
Faster time to value
with native integration to
SAP S/4HANA or SAP ERP
Automated workflows
with over 120 business rules
Increased supplier
adoption
with suppliers able to join
and transact at no cost
Greater insights
with standardized data
and an auditable trail of
transaction information
Enhanced supply
chain resiliency
with the ability to search
a robust community of
global suppliers
transactions
By integrating your ERP systems with SAP Business Network
for Procurement, you can extend the value gained from
your ERP investment through the automation of your pur-
chase order (PO) and invoice transactions. In this way, you
can improve efficiency and free your procurement and
accounts payable teams to focus on problem-solving rather
than spending time on routine tasks.
Connecting your ERP with supplier systems
You can integrate SAP S/4HANA, the SAP ERP application,
or a third-party ERP application with SAP Business Network
for Procurement. This integration enables you to complete
transactions automatically, with key procurement documen-
tation sent to and from your suppliers digitally, as shown
in the figure. POs are automatically sent to your suppliers
from your ERP system, while invoices you receive digitally
from your suppliers are sent directly to your ERP system.
SAP Business Network for Procurement
Streamlining transactions
through digital supplier
collaboration
Faster time to value
with native integration to
SAP S/4HANA or SAP ERP
Automated workflows
with over 120 business rules
Increased supplier
adoption
with suppliers able to join
and transact at no cost
Greater insights
with standardized data
and an auditable trail of
transaction information
Enhanced supply
chain resiliency
with the ability to search
a robust community of
global suppliers
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Achieving faster,
smoother transactions
SAP Business Network for
Procurement enables you to:
• Automate processes
Achieve operational efficien-
cies and standardized,
automated workflows.
• Improve spend visibility
Control costs and gain a
holistic view of spend.
• Access a global network
of trading partners
Search for new suppliers
based on product category,
location, sustainability
criteria, and more
• Enhance regulatory and
process compliance
Benefit from configurable
business rules and network
validation.
• Increase supplier
collaboration
Enable near-real-time
information sharing for
increased assurance of
supply.
• Extend the value gained
from your ERP investment
Get more from your ERP by
extending your processes
beyond the four walls of
your organization.
Learn more
Visit us online or speak to your SAP account executive today to learn how integrating
SAP Business Network for Procurement with your ERP solution can help you streamline
transactions with trading partners.
Figure: Integration and workflow collaboration using SAP Business Network for Procurement
best global solution and proven track record to suit our business
transformation agenda.”
Keith Learn, VP Procurement and Supplier Development, Mary Kay Inc.
Source: “Cultivating Strong Supplier Relationships with Indirect Spend Visibility” (SAP Online Customer Story)
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Buyer (SAP S/4HANA or SAP ERP)
Sends PO
Receives PO update in ERP system
Receives shipment and tracking details
Sends goods receipt notice
Reconciles PO, invoice, and goods receipt
Sends invoice status
SAP
Business
Network
Receives PO
Confirms order
Sends advance shipping notice
Receives updated goods receipt status
Network validation of invoice Sends invoice
Sees invoice and payment status
Trading partner
© 2024 SAP SE or an SAP affiliate company. All rights reserved.
See Legal Notice on www.sap.com/legal-notice for use terms, disclaimers,
disclosures, or restrictions related to this material.
Achieving faster,
smoother transactions
SAP Business Network for
Procurement enables you to:
• Automate processes
Achieve operational efficien-
cies and standardized,
automated workflows.
• Improve spend visibility
Control costs and gain a
holistic view of spend.
• Access a global network
of trading partners
Search for new suppliers
based on product category,
location, sustainability
criteria, and more
• Enhance regulatory and
process compliance
Benefit from configurable
business rules and network
validation.
• Increase supplier
collaboration
Enable near-real-time
information sharing for
increased assurance of
supply.
• Extend the value gained
from your ERP investment
Get more from your ERP by
extending your processes
beyond the four walls of
your organization.
Learn more
Visit us online or speak to your SAP account executive today to learn how integrating
SAP Business Network for Procurement with your ERP solution can help you streamline
transactions with trading partners.
Figure: Integration and workflow collaboration using SAP Business Network for Procurement
best global solution and proven track record to suit our business
transformation agenda.”
Keith Learn, VP Procurement and Supplier Development, Mary Kay Inc.
Source: “Cultivating Strong Supplier Relationships with Indirect Spend Visibility” (SAP Online Customer Story)
1 / 2
Buyer (SAP S/4HANA or SAP ERP)
Sends PO
Receives PO update in ERP system
Receives shipment and tracking details
Sends goods receipt notice
Reconciles PO, invoice, and goods receipt
Sends invoice status
SAP
Business
Network
Receives PO
Confirms order
Sends advance shipping notice
Receives updated goods receipt status
Network validation of invoice Sends invoice
Sees invoice and payment status
Trading partner