SAP’s Tony Harris reveals how the world’s largest B2B collaboration network processes $6.5 trillion annually, connecting millions of buyers and suppliers globally. Discover how companies are finding new trading partners, automating supply chain processes, and building resilient operations through this massive platform.
The SAP Business Network has evolved far beyond its Ariba Network origins, now supporting everything from indirect procurement to direct materials and supply chain collaboration. With native AI integration through SAP Joule and a complete re-engineering on SAP BTP, the platform offers unprecedented scalability and extensibility.
Learn about the network’s federated architecture that solves data sovereignty challenges while maintaining global connectivity, and how suppliers are growing their business 2-3x through discovery opportunities.
Key takeaways:
• Processing $6.5 trillion in transactions annually across all industries
• 80% supplier match rates when companies join the network
• Complete re-engineering on SAP BTP with AI integration
• Federated instances for data sovereignty compliance (US, EU, KSA, India coming)
• Discovery postings help suppliers win 97% of opportunities they respond to
• Embedded in SAP’s public and private cloud ERP offerings
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction to SAP Business Network
2:45 Network capabilities and integration options
5:12 Company types and industry focus
7:30 LinkedIn for business comparison
9:15 Automated vs manual transaction processing
11:45 Supplier discovery and new business opportunities
15:30 Platform relaunch on SAP BTP
18:20 UI improvements and AI integration
19:45 Federated network and data sovereignty
22:15 Target market and future scaling
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