Are your SAP catalogs making buying easier, or creating more work?

Catalog sourcing is meant to simplify procurement. But for many organisations, managing catalogs across SAP ECC, S/4HANA, Ariba and the SAP Business Network creates fragmented systems, complex maintenance and a frustrating experience for buyers, suppliers and procurement teams.

An Overview of Catalog Sourcing in SAP examines how catalog capabilities have evolved, where the biggest challenges remain and what organisations should consider when building a more effective approach.

Inside you’ll find:

• How catalog sourcing has evolved from SAP ECC and SRM to S/4HANA, Ariba and the SAP Business Network

• An overview of the key SAP modules involved in catalog sourcing

• The practical challenges associated with hosted catalogs, punchouts and supplier-managed content

• The frustrations experienced by buyers, procurement teams, suppliers, IT and Finance/AP

• Why fragmented architecture, poor data quality and complex maintenance continue to limit catalog performance

• The foundations for a simpler, more effective catalog sourcing experience