There are a few specific differences between current and future experiences: Ariba’s Catalog is an intelligent solution aggregating current and future e-catalog suppliers into a single punch-out catalog solution. What can users expect from this new experience?Īs mentioned above, University shoppers will only interact with the new Catalog module. Note: University shoppers will interact with the Procurement Catalog module only. Commerce Automation: automates the exchange of purchase orders, invoices, and other procurement documents between UK and our suppliers.Procurement Catalog: creates consumer-like shopping experiences enabling University shoppers an easier way to get what they need from a greater number of common suppliers.Support improved data quality and accessibility through intelligent featuresĪriba is a market leader in e-procurement transformation solutions creating direct, intelligent connections between businesses and suppliers.Save money and time with decreased occurrences of cost discrepancy.

Improve the end-user experience with a more streamlined shopping experience.

Leverage best-in-class technologies to support institutional goals.

This enhanced procurement tool will help the University:

The implementation of an improved procurement solution is part of UK’s Our Path Forward Initiative, a financial path to generate the cost savings and process efficiencies necessary to meet our mission. The Purchasing Division, in partnership with University Financial Services and Information Technology Services, has embarked on the implementation of SAP Ariba, a robust e-procurement solution enabling intelligent connections between businesses and suppliers.

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