NTT DATA – SAP Trends Podcast: Ariba use case

In this final episode of the NTT DATA SAP podcast, Takumi Muda, an SCM and cloud expert at NTT DATA, discusses an SAP Ariba implementation for spend management at a renowned automobile manufacturing conglomerate and explains the keys to its success.

NTT DATA had to successfully overcome two major challenges. First, the customer had multiple custom-developed systems for domestic procurement, which resulted in redundant and unstandardized processes. The second challenge was the customer wanted a new solution to be completed in one year.

NTT DATA proposed SAP Ariba as the perfect solution as it seamlessly connects to the client’s core SAP S/4HANA system. To ensure the project could be delivered on time, three policies were adopted. The first policy emphasized a fit-to-standard implementation with minimal customization; the second policy involved adopting agile software development instead of classic waterfall methodologies; and the third policy, called Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD), prioritized the most important features and functions, allocating resources and time accordingly.

This project benefited from NTT DATA’s LEAP initiative, which supports SAP projects in large enterprises that accelerate innovation and digital transformation. Thanks to LEAP, NTT DATA was able to show the customer the capabilities of SAP Ariba and how it could integrate with their existing systems and processes. This served as a foundation to build trust and confidence with the customer and demonstrate its commitment and value proposition.

Just hit “play” to hear more about this fascinating use case.