Ariba as we implemented our new ERP platform with a view to achieve transactional efficiencies , while greatly enhancing the way we manage the energy network asset base ,” Cor says .
“ The most significant contributor to achieving that goal was our opportunity to leverage the Ariba Network integration with both our Plant Management ( PS ) and Project Management ( PM ) modules in SAP and our significant key suppliers . The combination of work order to purchase order automation in SAP , generated from the work orders , transmitted to suppliers through the Ariba Network as well as receiving Service Entry Sheets from suppliers through the same medium . This automatically integrated into SAP natively and created both an efficient and effective end-to-end process management enhancement . This type of system integration use is amongst the very first instances in the world , enabling us to stay ahead of the game on a technology platform to harness benefits back into the business .”
She adds , “ The innovation delivered through the cloud and improved
integration into SAP ERP coupled with the desire to assist their customers realise value from their investment make SAP Ariba the leader in its field .”
Undoubtedly , superior technology equals greater efficiency and in the utilities sector in particular , it ’ s imperative to turn to an optimised and efficient digital platform , Lorraine says .
“ The Australian Chamber of Commerce recently released a report about which sectors are growing , and utilities and professional services are the last two on the list . There is no forecast of growth . So by helping them to define value and simplify the way they do business , we can help them leverage what they have to improve their overall operations ,” she explains .
The SAP Ariba team is passionate and proactive about transforming businesses to maximise returns in a digital economy , Lorraine adds , that they are currently “ releasing an innovation every quarter to scale and grow in this environment ”.
“ Our goal is to understand how we can improve our clients ’ processes and programs , to minimise their cost to transact and to do business more
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