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Out-of-the-Box Integration Between B2B Integrator and SAP B2B Framework ® : SAP Edition For IBM ® Sterling B2B Integrator The Lightwell B2B Framework is a flexible toolset that enhances the value and capabilities of IBM Sterling B2B Integrator. It reduces implementation time and costs by up to 70%, speeds up trading partner onboarding and management, streamlines ongoing management tasks, and reduces or eliminates the need for custom business process development. In addition, it increases the value and ROI of B2B Integrator through expanded capabilities. Designed for both new and existing IBM Sterling B2B Integrator clients, B2B Framework provides: Over 300 pre-built B2B Integrator components and standardized, rules-based processes, maps, style sheets, and services Simplified communications management across all protocols End-to-end document visibility for improving ongoing management and business partner responsiveness © 2014 Lightwell Inc. www.lightwellinc.com North America +1 (614) 310-2700 EMEA +44 (0) 845 226 0979 B2B Framework ® : SAP Edition SAP Integration Supports the exchange of a full range of SAP IDoc status messages, with no custom business process development required » Receipt by EDI Subsystem » Translation status (success or failure) » Enveloping status (success or failure) » Communication status (success or failure, retransmission) » Functional acknowledgement status (accepted or rejected) Supports multiple SAP connections from a single IBM Sterling B2B Integrator instance Supports portable maps, making the use of generic maps possible Framework Management Framework send/receive business processes for IBM Sterling B2B Integrator SAP Suite Adapter » ALE or RFC Connections Allows implicit rules usage during document extraction to reconcile IDoc control record information with trading partner and B2B document type The Lightwell B2B Framework ® : SAP Edition extends the capabilities of our standard B2B Framework to provide out-of-the-box integration between IBM Sterling B2B Integrator and SAP. It enables companies to pass critical data between these systems without requiring custom business process development. This saves a significant amount of time and effort, while reducing costs and risks. In addition, it provides end-to-end document visibility between B2B Integrator and SAP, reducing the time and effort involved in error tracking and handling. Key Capabilities

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Out-of-the-Box Integration Between B2B Integrator and SAP

B2B Framework®: SAP EditionFor IBM® Sterling B2B Integrator

The Lightwell B2B Framework is a flexible toolset that enhances the value and capabilities of IBM Sterling B2B Integrator.

It reduces implementation time and costs by up to 70%, speeds up trading partner onboarding and management, streamlines ongoing management tasks, and reduces or eliminates the need for custom business process development. In addition, it increases the value and ROI of B2B Integrator through expanded capabilities.

Designed for both new and existing IBM Sterling B2B Integrator clients, B2B Framework provides:

• Over 300 pre-built B2B Integrator components and standardized, rules-based processes, maps, style sheets, and services

• Simplified communications management across all protocols

• End-to-end document visibility for improving ongoing management and business partner responsiveness

© 2014 Lightwell Inc. • www.lightwellinc.com • North America +1 (614) 310-2700 • EMEA +44 (0) 845 226 0979

B2B Framework®: SAP Edition

SAP Integration

• Supports the exchange of a full range of SAP IDoc status messages, with no custom business process development required » Receipt by EDI Subsystem

» Translation status (success or failure) » Enveloping status (success or failure) » Communication status (success or failure,

retransmission) » Functional acknowledgement status (accepted

or rejected)• Supports multiple SAP connections from a single

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator instance• Supports portable maps, making the use of generic

maps possible

Framework Management

• Framework send/receive business processes for IBM Sterling B2B Integrator SAP Suite Adapter » ALE or RFC Connections

• Allows implicit rules usage during document extraction to reconcile IDoc control record information with trading partner and B2B document type

The Lightwell B2B Framework®: SAP Edition extends the capabilities of our standard B2B Framework to provide out-of-the-box integration between IBM Sterling B2B Integrator and SAP.

It enables companies to pass critical data between these systems without requiring custom business process development. This saves a significant amount of time and effort, while reducing costs and risks.

In addition, it provides end-to-end document visibility between B2B Integrator and SAP, reducing the time and effort involved in error tracking and handling.

Key Capabilities

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B2B Framework: SAP Edition

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Key Capabilities (Continued)

B2B Framework: SAP Edition Benefits

Lightwell’s B2B Experience

At Lightwell (formerly known as Oxford Consulting Group), we understand what it takes to deliver mission-critical B2B integration and managed file transfer solutions.

Our team of over 200 professionals has successfully completed more than 1000 IBM Sterling software implementations since 2000—a level of experience unmatched by any other services provider.

As an IBM Premier Business Partner, we can assist you with everything from software procurement, to implementation and management services, to upgrades and ongoing support for the IBM Sterling B2B Integration and Managed File Transfer (MFT) solutions.

However, we’re much more than just a reseller or services partner. We help our clients create exceptional business value and ROI, improve internal and external processes, and reduce overall costs.

And regardless of where you are in your B2B integration or MFT journey, we can assist you with a full range of services and solutions, tailored to meet your needs and budget.

• Reduces implementation time and costs by up to 70%• Minimizes development time and effort required by skilled IT resources

Minimizes B2B Integrator Implementation Time and Cost

Improves Trading Partner Management

Increases the Value and ROI of B2B Integrator

Reduces Costs and Simplifies Ongoing Management• Reduces the time and costs of integrating B2B Integrator and SAP• Simplifies communications management across all protocols• Streamlines tracking and error handling across all business processes• Minimizes the need for custom business process development

• Reduces partner onboarding time from days or weeks down to minutes• Eliminates the need for manual trading partner configuration• Enables rapid response to trading partner requests

• Increased visibility improves and strengthens your supply chain• Enhances both the technical and functional user experience• Optimizes the solution by leveraging our expertise and proven methodologies

360° Document Visibility• Documents and messages can be tracked and traced at every step of the

process within B2B Integrator• Outbound documents can be located and viewed using the IDoc number,

document reference, and other selection criteria• Retrieved IDocs can be reprocessed from the same interface

“By leveraging B2B Framework: SAP Edition with our Sterling B2B Integrator implementation, we’ve been able to successfully implement over 80 trading partners without creating or modifying a single business process. With the (B2B) Framework, we’ve been able to dramatically reduce the overall time and cost associated with our Sterling B2B Integrator SAP EDI Implementation.” - Sun Products Corporation