SAP Ariba Start Sourcing: Starter Kit Unit 1: Introduction

SAP Ariba Start Sourcing: Starter Kit

Unit 1: Introduction to SAP Ariba Start Sourcing

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Introduction to SAP Ariba Start Sourcing

SAP Ariba Start Sourcing

*RFx spans Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Information (RFI), Request for Quote (RFQ), Request for Bid (RFB). RFx software supports every type of RFx.

SAP Ariba Start Sourcing allows companies to overcome the challenges of sourcing in volatile

global markets.

A unique software-as-a-service solution and freemium offering, SAP Ariba Start Sourcing gives

businesses access to enterprise-class technology to structure and execute sourcing events online

that deliver real, measurable results without a substantial commitment of time or resources.

▪ RFx* creation and management

▪ Integrated supplier discovery through Ariba Network

▪ Global and multilingual capabilities

▪ Web-based training and online materials



Ready to get started?

SAP Ariba Start Sourcing is an intuitive, Web-based

RFx management tool that gives you access to 4.6

million trading partners on Ariba Network, the world‘s

largest commerce network.

Delivered as a cloud-based service with no monthly

fee, it enables you to create and manage basic

sourcing events quickly and easily without demands

on your IT resources or operating budget.

This starter kit has been designed to introduce you to

SAP Ariba Start Sourcing and provide you with

practical help to get started. It also shows you how to

transition smoothly from SAP Ariba Start Sourcing to

the key benefits of the full SAP Ariba Sourcing suite.



Overview

In this unit, you will learn about:

▪ SAP´s 2020 fast-start procurement offering.

▪ SAP Ariba Start Sourcing in a nutshell.

▪ Highlights and business benefits.

▪ Which SAP Ariba sourcing solution is right for you.

▪ SAP Ariba Start Sourcing in a system demo.

▪ How to get started.

▪ Where to find additional information.



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Unit 2: Navigating in SAP Ariba Start Sourcing


Navigating in SAP Ariba Start Sourcing

Overview

In this unit, you will learn how to:

▪ Navigate between the main dashboards, menu items,

and widgets.

▪ Configure your Home dashboard.

▪ Open the Sourcing Library to store content and

documents you work with regularly.

▪ Access the Supplier Profile Questionnaire.

▪ View event notifications and obtain additional

information about their status.

▪ View messages from suppliers.

▪ Access the Help Center.



Demo recording



Hands-On

As a customer, try the following:

1. Explore and navigate between the different

dashboards and menu options.

2. Customize your Home dashboard.

3. Add content from an external site to your Home

dashboard.

4. Access the Sourcing Library.

5. View the Supplier Profile Questionnaire and add

a question.

6. Access the Help Center.



Summary

You have understood how to:

1. Navigate around the SAP Ariba Start Sourcing

screens.

2. Work with the Home, Sourcing, and Suppliers

dashboards.

3. Customize your Home dashboard.

4. Access additional information in the Help Center.

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Unit 3: Creating a Sourcing Event in SAP Ariba

Start Sourcing


Creating a Sourcing Event in SAP Ariba Start Sourcing

Overview


▪ Create a new sourcing project.

▪ Configure your event using the wizard.

▪ Invite suppliers to your event by creating a Supplier

Research Posting.

▪ Publish your event.

▪ Monitor your event.



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Hands-On


1. Access the Event Management Guide in the

Help Center.

2. Create a test sourcing project.

3. Navigate around the event wizard.

4. Configure event details.

5. Create a Supplier Research Posting.

6. Publish your event.



Summary


▪ Access the Event Management Guide in the

Help Center.

▪ Create a new sourcing project.

▪ Configure a basic event.

▪ Invite suppliers to your event.

▪ Publish your event.

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Unit 4: Monitoring a Sourcing Event in SAP Ariba

Start Sourcing: Part I


Monitoring a Sourcing Event in SAP Ariba Start Sourcing: Part I

Overview


▪ Monitor and manage an active Start Sourcing event.

▪ View the event status and details.

▪ Work with the Monitoring screen.

▪ Navigate tabs to display and enter information about

the Start Sourcing event and suppliers.

▪ Export a bids report to Microsoft Excel.

▪ View messages and compose new ones to suppliers.



Demo recording



Hands-On


1. Access the Event Management Guide in the Help

Center.

2. View an existing event if you created one previously.

3. Access the Monitoring screen and familiarize

yourself with the different tabs.



Summary


▪ Monitor and manage an active Start Sourcing

event.

▪ Work with the Monitoring screen.

▪ Navigate tabs to display and enter information

about the Start Sourcing event and suppliers.

▪ Export a bids report to Microsoft Excel.

▪ View messages and compose new ones to

suppliers.

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Unit 5: Monitoring a Sourcing Event in SAP Ariba

Start Sourcing: Part II


Monitoring a Sourcing Event in SAP Ariba Start Sourcing: Part II

Overview


▪ Create a new scenario and compare scenarios.

▪ Allocate awards to suppliers.

▪ Split awards allocated to suppliers based on amount

or percentage.

▪ Import and export scenarios to Microsoft Excel to

process award allocations.

▪ Submit and confirm awards.

▪ Work with the Content tab.



Demo recording



Hands-On


1. Access the Event Management Guide in the Help

Center.

2. Create a new scenario.

3. Familiarize yourself with the Content tab and how

to view, filter, and select event data.



Summary


▪ Create a new scenario and compare scenarios.

▪ Allocate and split awards.

▪ Import and export scenarios to Microsoft Excel to

process award allocations.

▪ Submit and confirm awards.

▪ Work with the Content tab.

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Unit 6: Creating Users in SAP Ariba Start Sourcing


Creating Users in SAP Ariba Start Sourcing

Overview


▪ Access How to Add Users in the Help Center.

▪ Create and set up new users in the User Manager.

▪ Assign group permissions for creating and managing

events.

▪ Assign group permissions for internal team members.

▪ Add or remove groups to users.

▪ Send invitations to new users.



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Hands-On


1. Access the How to Add Users in the Help Center.

2. Access the User Manager.

3. Create a new user.

4. Assign group permissions.



Summary


▪ Access How to Add Users in the Help Center.

▪ Work with the User Manager to create new users.

▪ Assign group permissions.

▪ Add or remove groups to users.

▪ Send invitations to new users.

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Unit 7: From SAP Ariba Start Sourcing to

Strategic Sourcing


From SAP Ariba Start Sourcing to Strategic Sourcing

Overview


▪ Sign up and complete your order for SAP Ariba Start

Sourcing.

▪ Get started with SAP Ariba Start Sourcing.

▪ Transition seamlessly from SAP Ariba Start Sourcing

to full SAP Ariba Sourcing suite.



Selected SAP Ariba Sourcing Highlights – Demo



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SAP Ariba Start Sourcing SUMMARY…

▪ SAP‘s Sourcing freemium offering

▪ No burden to IT team or operating budget

▪ Basic Sourcing package ‘out of the box’

▪ Quick and easy cloud deployment

▪ Immediate access to over 4.6 million suppliers on

the Ariba Network

▪ Global and multilingual capabilities

SAP Ariba Start Sourcing – the fast track to immediately

publish sourcing events to manage spend better


SAP Ariba Start Sourcing Wrap Up



From Online Ordering to Go Live – Start Sourcing After Just a Few Days

… and how to GET STARTED

▪ Check out SAP Ariba Start Souring on ariba.com

▪ Read through the solution details

▪ Sign up and click on online order form

▪ Fill in order and contact details, including

“Partner referral” (if working with Partners).

▪ Accept terms and conditions.

▪ SAP will check details, deploy the solution for you and

get back to you after a few days with welcome mail

(if order complies with terms and conditions)

▪ Read through welcome mail and check-out embedded

training videos

AND START SOURCING WITH SAP ARIBA!

https://www.ariba.com/solutions/solutions-overview/strategic-sourcing/sap-ariba-start-sourcing/compare-sap-ariba-sourcing-solutions

http://www.ariba.com/

https://www.ariba.com/solutions/solutions-overview/strategic-sourcing/sap-ariba-start-sourcing/get-started

https://www.ariba.com/solutions/solutions-overview/strategic-sourcing/sap-ariba-start-sourcing/get-started#getstarted


Fast and easy move to full SAP Ariba Sourcing implementation

Keep all data from the SAP Ariba Start Sourcing solution and switch to the SAP Ariba Sourcing solution

without interruptions.

SAP Ariba Start Sourcing SAP Ariba Sourcing

Basic, pre-defined sourcing templates

Quickly manage RFX sourcing events on Ariba Network -

RFI, RFP, and reverse and forward auctions. No editing.

Advanced and editable templates and workflows

RFX simple, intermediate and advanced included – plus process

management and workflows. Editing and customizations possible.

Limited users and events; focus on indirect spend

Up to 5 users and 90 basic sourcing events in 90 days -

until July 31st, 2020.

Unlimited* users and events; focus on all spend

Unlimited* users / events to manage sourcing and spend

processes for all types of spend – direct, indirect and services.

Online service, no support desk / event support

Online tutorials, configuration guides (PDF) and web-based

technical support.

Sourcing Support Desk plus Event Day Management

Professional sourcing support desk and event day management

service through best practice center experts.

*Solution is licensed for subscription by number of users


Smooth Transition From SAP Ariba Start Sourcing To SAP Ariba Sourcing


From SAP Ariba Start Sourcing

to SAP Ariba Sourcing


Wrap Up

SAP Ariba Start Sourcing:

Basic, freemium sourcing offering

SAP Ariba Sourcing:

Full, comprehensive Sourcing suite

for all spend categories used by

best-in-class companies worldwide

Get started with SAP Ariba Start

Sourcing today!

And move to SAP Ariba Sourcing

at your convenience!

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Summary


▪ Sign up and complete your order for SAP Ariba Start

Sourcing.

▪ Get started with SAP Ariba Start Sourcing.

▪ Transition seamlessly from SAP Ariba Start Sourcing

to full SAP Ariba Sourcing suite.

You have also learned the functional differences

between SAP Ariba Start Sourcing and the full SAP

Ariba Sourcing suite.

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SAP Ariba Start Sourcing: Starter Kit Unit 1: Introduction