Topic Covered

1. SAP Ariba Training Session Overview
2. Ariba Course Structure Overview
3. SAP Ariba Modular Approach Overview
4. Ariba Consulting Overview
5. Ariba Supplier Management Demonstration

Summary

SAP Ariba Training Session Overview

Sree introduced an upcoming SAP Ariba training session and outlined the agenda, which will cover course timing, duration, Ariba introduction, differences between SAP EMM and Ariba, Ariba modules, and Ariba screen navigation. Sree mentioned their experience as an Ariba trainer and consultant, having worked with multiple batches and big four companies. The session was set to begin with a screen share and Q&A portion.

Ariba Course Structure Overview

Sree presented their background, including 15 years of experience with 10 years in Ariba, and outlined a course structure consisting of 30 classes over 1.5 months on Saturdays and Sundays from 7am to 9am. Sree provided an introduction to Ariba, explaining that it is a spend management tool that was acquired by SAP in 2012 and operates as a SaaS platform in the cloud. The discussion covered the differences between on-premise and cloud systems, and Sree began explaining Ariba's various modules including sourcing, contracts, supplier management, and performance management.

SAP Ariba Modular Approach Overview

Sree explained the modular approach of SAP Ariba, where clients can subscribe to specific modules based on their needs rather than taking the entire suite. He outlined five main modules being covered: sourcing, contract management, procurement, supply risk, and spend analysis, while noting that transport management and guided buying are not part of this discussion. Sree also detailed the pricing structure, explaining that fees are based on both subscription costs and user fees that vary by region and transaction volume.

Ariba Consulting Overview

Sree explained the three main types of Ariba consulting projects: implementation, support, and rollout. He detailed the differences between SAP MM and Ariba, highlighting that MM manages internal inventory while Ariba focuses on external vendor relationships and strategic sourcing. Sree then walked through the complete source-to-pay process in Ariba, from sourcing requests to contract execution and supplier management, and demonstrated the Ariba interface including its dashboard features and user customization options.

Ariba Supplier Management Demonstration

Sree demonstrated the supplier management functionality in Ariba, showing how to view supplier profiles, business activities, and risk management information. They explained that suppliers can register once in the Ariba network and use the same account to respond to multiple customers' quotations and purchase orders. Sree clarified that while Ariba consultants handle the application side, integration between Ariba and SAP MM systems requires technical expertise from CAG consultants, though Ariba consultants can troubleshoot post-implementation issues. Aman announced that recordings would be provided and mentioned upcoming weekend training sessions, with enrollment details and support contact information shared via chat.