Payments & Collections manages payment terms between buyers and suppliers.

Purchasing & Procurement (P&P) provides real-time visibility into spending data so you can make informed decisions about where best to spend money.

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) helps companies manage supplier relationships through collaboration tools such as marketplaces and e-auctions.

In addition, SAP Ariba offers several other modules that can be used separately or combined with its core commerce platform: The software has mobile apps for Android and iOS devices. Buyers can also create contracts with suppliers, manage supplier ratings and reviews, as well as track shipments and delivery status. SAP Ariba allows buyers to manage their suppliers' catalogs, view purchase orders and invoices and receive purchase order approvals from suppliers. It also enables buyers to create standardized contracts and offers, which can then be shared with multiple suppliers at once. SAP Ariba's core commerce platform helps companies optimize the buying process by enabling suppliers to bid on contracts before they are awarded.

Now known as SAP Ariba, the company has over 5,000 customers in more than 100 countries and processes billions of dollars worth of transactions each year. The company was founded in 1996 and acquired by SAP in 2012. SAP Ariba is a business network that connects buyers and suppliers to manage their supply chains.

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