Effective leadership requires knowing what good performance looks like and being able to define it in practical terms. A good program lead will understand how to motivate the team and support them with specific rewards and feedback that is customised to the individuals. In this particular Ariba field – a good leader will have deep understanding of the product and at least one certification – and equally, if not more so, the leader will keep the business requirements to the fore and ensure effective delivery of the objectives, reporting and measuring them as the project matures.
A solutions architect is responsible for evaluating an organization’s business needs and determining how IT can support those needs leveraging software, hardware, or infrastructure. Aligning IT strategy with business goals has become paramount, and a solutions architect can help determine, develop, and improve technical solutions in support of business goals. A solutions architect also bridges communication between IT and business operations to ensure everyone is aligned in developing and implementing technical solutions for business problems. The process requires regular feedback, adjustments, and problem-solving in order to properly design and implement potential solutions. Solution architecture itself encompasses business, system, information, security, application and technology architecture. Some examples of solutions architecture include developing cloud infrastructure for efficiency, implementing microservices for ecommerce, or adopting security measures for data, systems, and networks.
In todays environment Ariba Technical consultants will require some, or all, of the following: ARIBA Skills On Demand Solutions; Ariba Upstream (Ariba Sourcing, Ariba Contract Management, Ariba Contract Compliance and SIPM); Ariba Downstream ( Ariba Invoice, Ariba Category Procurement); Technical Skills (Ariba API with AML (Ariba Markup Language), AQL, Ariba Web Language, JavaScript, UNIX Shell Script); Ariba Integration Toolkit; MS Project Plan, Visio and Excel Interface Skills, Ariba Integration via File Channel CSV, Ariba SAP Integration via SAP PI Web services, Ariba Integration via Database interface, Ariba SAP Integration via File Channel CSV Integration of Ariba application with ERP system through Integration Tool Kit (ITK), PI, API, Adopters and Web services. ACG Technical consultants have exactly these skills and many years of experience on projects.
Excellence in the core modules is at the centre of the program and this is where the difference is felt, at the client side. Clever, experienced consultants who know how to deliver the results and have the experience of clearly identifying the client requirement and paying maximum attention to the shape of the solution from Ariba – are the ones you need on the project. All ACG consultants have multiple certifications in Ariba and know how to bring that knowledge to the business need.
SAP Ariba is a cloud-based innovative solution that allows suppliers and buyers to connect and do business on a single platform. It improves the overall vendor management system of an organization by providing less costly ways of procurement and making business simple.
The SAP System Architecture follows a three tier architecture containing Presentation, Application and a database layer. ... With this setup, the overall system can be distributed among a range of computers or it can also be in one system like Mini SAP which has all these components in one computer.
Integration between in-house systems can often be the hardest element of any project – as most consultants will share with you. Having the right skills available to ensure that SAP MM can “talk” effectively with Ariba, for example, are a pre-requisite for the success of the program. ACG has some of the best integration consultants on the market and can quickly bring that experience to bear on some of the most complex integration issues.
Without a good Project Management Office (PMO), even the best lead program’s of work can go astray. Effective PMO leadership is crucial to a successful implementation. The right “engine room” at the heart of the program is critical.