Purchasers in SAP S/4HANA can send Quote requests, with qualified suppliers identified, on the Ariba Network, asking for price and quantity information as well as for shipping costs. Scenario 1: Identified Suppliers are invited (from SAP S/4HANA) Quote Automation can be explained with two scenarios: Quote automation is possible with direct integration between SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Ariba Network, and SAP Ariba Discovery.

It helps to support compliance in highly automated buying processes, such as three bids and a buy. With quote automation, you can quickly find new expertise to launch new products or new services in new markets, source in markets with low cost of labor, find quick replacements of suppliers where markets turn around quickly. It increases tactical savings, and lets you discover new or better suppliers. Quote automation improves your transnational efficiency. For some items you buy without contracts, fast cycle times are expected, so you don’t have the time to compare prices from many suppliers, especially when the market is in steady flux. Achieve substantial savings for your hybrid tactical spend. Quote Automation allows you to digitally request price updates from your suppliers. SAP Ariba Quote Automation with Ariba Network integration is useful for the buyer when tasked with occasional non-catalog purchases that involve low spend amounts and do not require complex sourcing processes.

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