Ariba Network Accounts and Pricing

SAP Ariba offers two Ariba Network accounts to support your e-commerce and sales goals, reduce your processing costs, and strengthen your customer relationships.

Choose between the standard account and the enterprise account

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As an Ariba Network supplier, you have two choices in Ariba Network accounts. The right one for you is based on your business model and how you think you can best achieve your e-commerce and sales goals.

1. Standard account: Basic functionality, completely free for suppliers

Use familiar e-mail tools to transact with customers digitally while reducing costs. Plus, gain visibility into when you can expect payment from your customers. With the standard account, you can:

Collaborate on contracts
Receive orders and send invoices
Track invoice and payment status
Transact an unlimited number of documents
Use a centralized portal for all Ariba Network transactions

Download this datasheet to learn more.

2. Enterprise account: Advanced capabilities to transform your business

An enterprise account provides everything the standard account offers, plus ways to grow and strengthen your business through Ariba Network. With the enterprise account, you can transform your operations with full ERP integration, leading to automated workflows, faster sales and fulfillment cycles, and reduced errors. Additional advantages include:

Supplier-managed catalogs
Unlimited RFP responses through SAP Ariba Discovery
Supply chain collaboration
Priority customer support

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Standard Accounts

Are you new to Ariba Network and wondering which type of supplier account is right for you? Watch this short video to learn about the Ariba Network standard account and how to sign up.

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Unlock the Benefits of the Ariba Network Enterprise Account

Do more on Ariba Network with an enterprise account. Unlock unique capabilities like integration and catalogs. Watch this video to learn more about the Ariba Network enterprise account.

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Enterprise Account Subscriptions and Fees

Enterprise account subscription levels and fees are determined by the number of documents and volume of transactions your business runs through Ariba Network. As your transaction level on Ariba Network increases, the value your business receives will also rise, and your fees will adjust accordingly. The value you receive from being an Ariba Network supplier will always be greater than the fees you incur. To learn more, download a datasheet for your region:

Asia-Pacific

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Brazil

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Central America

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Chile

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Peru

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South America – Other Countries

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Southern Africa

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Enterprise Account Customer Stories

Insight Technologies provides a testimonial about using SAP Ariba solutions in this video

Insight builds meaningful connections to make businesses run smarter

Learn about the role SAP Ariba and Ariba Network play in helping Insight connect with clients, understand their needs, and formulate best-fitting solutions.

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Electronic goods supplier decreases cycle times using Ariba Network

Nikoshi uses SAP Ariba on a day-to-day basis for RFQs, order shipments, service entry receipts, and invoices. Overall, their cycle time has decreased by seven to ten days and they get paid faster.

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Testimonial from SAP Ariba customer Bunzl

Bunzl explains what sets SAP Ariba apart from the competition

Johnson Oen of Bunzl Australasia describes how the support SAP Ariba provided during their integration project sets us apart from other business networks.

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More about Ariba Network

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Visit the log-in page and click 'Register Now' to accept your customer’s invitation and activate your account.

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Pay your bill or renew your account

Learn why you got a bill and how to pay. Pay on time to maintain your sales and service to Ariba Network customers.

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Getting Started

It's easy, whether your customer has invited you to join or you've signed up on your own.

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Resources to help Ariba Network suppliers get more from their subscriptions

Move Beyond Basics

To get even more out of your Ariba Network account, explore solutions based on your business goals or attend a best-practice webinar for helpful tips and insights.

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Ariba Network FAQs

Find answers to many questions about Ariba Network, including details about accounts, fees, payments, and more.

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Supplier Support

Access to the Help Center, as well as information about how to get the most benefit from using Ariba Network. You can reset your password, too.

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Cost-Free Approach to Transacting on Ariba Network

It looks like you will conduct only a few transactions with your customer each year.

Did you know that SAP Ariba offers suppliers like you a cost-free approach called “standard enablement”? It would let you receive and confirm orders and send invoices to your customer via email.

If, however, you want the full range of capabilities and benefits Ariba® Network offers, enabling you to:

View real-time invoice and payment status
Promote and sell your products through catalogs
Report against and archive your orders, invoices, and other transactions across all your customers
Grow your business through unique marketing and sales opportunities
Manage cash more effectively and automate payments and reconciliation

…then the next step — registering on Ariba Network — is probably a better choice for your business. Continue to see the costs and benefits of doing this.

Your Results: Do Your Benefits Outweigh Your Costs?

Your benefits from doing business with this customer through Ariba Network are made up of three primary components:

Top Line Benefits: Through network connections and automation, you’re boosting sales by making it easier for this customer to routinely buy from you. That helps them with compliance, and accommodates their e-commerce needs, increasing the likelihood they’ll stick with you.
Bottom Line Benefits: Derived from a several sources, mostly reductions in processing costs. Through automation, you can more efficiently respond to POs and submit invoices while minimizing lost or mishandled documents. When you provide product catalogs, orders are more accurate and the catalogs are easier to publish. You also get paid on-time, which helps reduce your DSO and improve your working-capital position.
Additional Benefits: Your SAP Ariba subscription includes value-added features designed to give you an even better e-commerce experience. Click on “Benefits Detail” to see what they are.

Your costs are made up of two components, a subscription fee and transaction fee. Click on “Costs Detail” to learn more. But first, which is greater, your benefits or costs?"

Value

Bottom-Line Benefits
Top-Line Benefits
	Invoice Only	PO Only	Invoice & PO Combined
Reduction in Processing	Invoice Only	PO Only	Invoice & PO Combined
Improvements in Working Capital	Invoice Only	PO Only	Invoice & PO Combined
Bottom Line Benefits Total	Invoice Only	PO Only	Invoice & PO Combined
Additional Benefits

Costs

Annual Fees

Benefits Drilldown

Your benefits from doing business with this customer through Ariba Network are made up of three primary components:

Through network connections and automation, you’re boosting sales by making it easier for this customer to routinely buy from you. That helps them with compliance, and accommodates their e-commerce needs, increasing the likelihood they’ll stick with you.

?Customer Retention
?Buyer Compliance
Top-Line Benefits Total

Derived from a several sources, mostly reductions in processing costs. Through automation, you can more efficiently respond to POs and submit invoices while minimizing lost or mishandled documents. When you provide product catalogs, orders are more accurate and the catalogs are easier to publish. You also get paid on-time, which helps to reduce your DSO and improve your working-capital position.

	Invoice Only	PO Only	Invoice & PO Combined
Improvements in Working Capital
?DSO Savings	Invoice Only	PO Only	Invoice & PO Combined
Subtotal	Invoice Only	PO Only	Invoice & PO Combined
Reduction in Processing Costs
?Faster PO / Invoice Processing Time	Invoice Only	PO Only	Invoice & PO Combined
?Catalog Creation Savings		PO Only	Invoice & PO Combined
?Faster Order Confirmation Creation		PO Only	Invoice & PO Combined
?Faster Advance Ship Notice Creation		PO Only	Invoice & PO Combined
?Increase in PO / Invoice Accuracy	Invoice Only	PO Only	Invoice & PO Combined
Subtotal	Invoice Only	PO Only	Invoice & PO Combined
Bottom-Line Benefits Total	Invoice Only	PO Only	Invoice & PO Combined

Your SAP Ariba subscription includes value-added features designed to give you an even better e-commerce experience. These include licensing, networking opportunities, and sales and marketing activities.

Middleware License
SAP Ariba Live Conference Pass
Discovery Sales Opportunity Responses
Achievement Badges
Additional Benefits Total

Costs Drilldown

Your costs for doing business with this customer through Ariba Network are made up of two components:

?1. Transaction Fee
?2. Subscription Fee Standard Level Subscription
Total Annual Fees