Flexibilityīoth SAP Ariba and Coupa offer a variety of features that can be tailored to your businesses needs. And it can even integrate with your Apple Watch, if you have one! Although, Coupa has had some complaints of reporting issues after integration. However, it can be relatively complex to setup.Ĭoupa can be integrated with other software providers through its API, including ERP software, accounts payable software and financial tools. Given that SAP Ariba is an SAP product, it integrates exceptionally well with other SAP products, making it the obvious choice for companies already using SAP. Yet, access from your device has only limited functionality. It features full mobility so you can access the platform when you’re on the move, from your device. Although, sometimes it can take time to load, especially when opening multiple windows under the same browser.Ĭoupa has an intuitive design that looks and feels the same across every module. SAP Ariba is a user-friendly platform and intuitive design that is quick and easy to learn, even with limited procurement knowledge. What have you got that I don’t? Usability Here are a few side by side comparisons of the two systems. This platform supports global operation and is commonly used in manufacturing, education, consumer packaged goods, retail and a wide range of other industries.īoth platforms offer businesses a wide range of benefits, however it comes down to the user, the implementation and which product is ‘best fit’ for the business. What is Coupa?Ĭoupa is designed to help businesses have full control and visibility over their spending. Its growth since SAP bought it in 2012 has seen businesses of all sizes implement this system for its ability to effectively and efficiently connect businesses with trading partners across the globe.

This cloud-based procurement platform caters for both buyers and suppliers. So, let’s start at the beginning and take a look at the main differences. This week we looked at two procurement systems: SAP Ariba versus Coupa.īoth products are designed to help businesses of varying sizes manage procurement and expenditure, but like many platforms, there is no one size fits all. This is the third in our series of blogs comparing the SAP Cloud product to its non-SAP counterpart. Posted on September 2020 By Speller International

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