Ariba Implementation & Process Design
Build a Future-Ready Procurement Platform
At Digital Shephard, we specialize in delivering comprehensive SAP Ariba implementations that are fully aligned with your unique procurement objectives and digital transformation roadmap. Our approach begins with a deep dive into your current procurement landscape to understand pain points, process gaps, and strategic priorities.
From there, we guide you through every phase of the Ariba implementation lifecycle—including solution blueprinting, system configuration, testing, deployment, and post-go-live stabilization. Our team ensures that each module—whether it's Sourcing, Buying & Invoicing, Supplier Lifecycle Management, or Contract Management—is set up to deliver maximum business value.
We don’t just deploy technology; we design intelligent procurement processes. Leveraging industry best practices and Ariba’s powerful cloud-based capabilities, we streamline procurement operations, reduce manual dependencies, and ensure end-to-end process compliance and visibility.
Whether you're migrating from legacy systems or launching a greenfield deployment, our consultants work hand-in-hand with your stakeholders to ensure seamless adoption and a system that’s scalable, secure, and future-proof.
Our implementation services include:
Process discovery and gap analysis
Ariba module configuration (P2P, Sourcing, SLP, Contracts)
Master data planning and migration strategy
Integration planning with SAP S/4HANA or ECC
UAT support and go-live readiness
End-user enablement and change management
With Digital Shephard, you’re not just implementing SAP Ariba—you’re building a smarter, more agile procurement foundation for the future.
ERP Integration with SAP Ariba
Seamless Connectivity Across Your Business Systems
At Digital Shephard, we help organizations unlock the full potential of SAP Ariba by integrating it seamlessly with their core ERP systems such as SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, or other enterprise platforms. Our integration solutions eliminate data silos and manual touchpoints, enabling real-time, end-to-end connectivity across procurement, finance, and supply chain functions.
Using tools such as SAP Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG), SAP Process Integration (PI/PO), or modern middleware like MuleSoft, we ensure secure and scalable integration tailored to your system landscape and business requirements. Whether you’re dealing with purchase orders, invoices, goods receipts, or supplier master data, we guarantee a smooth data exchange that ensures accuracy, consistency, and traceability.
Our team works closely with your IT and functional stakeholders to design and implement a robust integration architecture that supports:
Inbound and outbound data flows
Real-time transactional updates
Exception handling and error monitoring
Compliance with SAP Ariba and ERP data models
With a focus on data integrity, process automation, and system performance, our integration services streamline workflows and enable your teams to make faster, more informed decisions.
Our integration services include:
Integration landscape assessment and architecture design
Interface development (IDOC, API, or flat file-based)
Master and transactional data synchronization
Integration testing and validation
Monitoring setup and support post go-live
At Digital Shephard, we bridge the gap between cloud procurement and your core enterprise systems—delivering a connected, intelligent procurement ecosystem that drives efficiency, transparency, and ROI.
Supplier Enablement & Ariba Network Onboarding
Empower Your Supplier Ecosystem
At Digital Shephard, we understand that a successful SAP Ariba deployment depends not only on internal readiness but also on the active participation of your suppliers. That’s why we offer end-to-end Supplier Enablement and Ariba Network Onboarding services to ensure your vendor ecosystem is seamlessly integrated, well-supported, and fully compliant with your procurement processes.
We manage the entire onboarding journey—from supplier identification to activation—through a structured, scalable approach that includes technical onboarding, catalog configuration, compliance checks, and supplier training. Whether you’re onboarding a handful of strategic vendors or rolling out Ariba Network adoption to hundreds of suppliers globally, we ensure consistent execution with minimal disruption to daily operations.
Our team acts as a bridge between your procurement function and your suppliers, handling all communication, guidance, and support required for a smooth transition. We help your suppliers understand Ariba requirements, create and configure their network profiles, and get them transaction-ready for electronic PO, invoicing, and catalog exchange.
Our supplier enablement services include:
Supplier segmentation and onboarding strategy
End-to-end onboarding project management
Ariba Network registration and account configuration
Catalog and pricing setup (CIF, PunchOut, etc.)
Supplier training and support materials
Ongoing supplier performance tracking and compliance assurance
By enabling your suppliers efficiently and effectively, we help you build a fully digital, collaborative, and transparent supply chain that’s ready to scale. With Digital Shephard, supplier onboarding becomes a strategic enabler—not a bottleneck.
SAP Ariba Support & Optimization Services
Keep Ariba Running at Peak Performance
At Digital Shephard, we believe that a successful SAP Ariba journey doesn’t end at go-live—it evolves. Our SAP Ariba Support & Optimization Services are designed to ensure your Ariba environment continues to deliver maximum value over time by remaining aligned with business goals, regulatory changes, and user expectations.
Our dedicated support team provides proactive, reliable, and scalable post-implementation services that address technical issues, functional enhancements, user training, and performance improvements. We offer flexible support models that range from on-demand troubleshooting to fully managed service contracts tailored to your organization’s scale and complexity.
We help you monitor and maintain your Ariba modules—whether it's Buying & Invoicing, Sourcing, Contracts, or Supplier Management—ensuring they operate smoothly, securely, and in compliance with global procurement standards. We also regularly assess your system usage to identify underutilized features, streamline workflows, and roll out new functionalities as needed.
Our support and optimization services include:
Ongoing functional and technical support (L1–L3)
Issue resolution and root cause analysis
Minor enhancements and change requests
Configuration updates in response to policy or process changes
Ariba release management and compliance updates
End-user training and knowledge refreshers
Performance tuning and usage analytics
With Digital Shephard as your Ariba support partner, you can focus on strategic procurement goals while we ensure your system remains agile, up-to-date, and aligned with evolving business needs.
