APPLICATION OF SAP ARIBA SOFTWARE AS WEB EDI SOLUTION IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

Abstract

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) presents a necessity for successful communication between stakeholders, enabling fast data interchange without human intervention. However, the Internet-based version of EDI, Web EDI, provides new business opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized companies. This paper presents the application of SAP Ariba software as a Web EDI solution in the company from the automotive industry from the Republic of Serbia. The aim of this paper is to emphasize the advantages of the application of Web EDI, as well as to present the importance and implementation process of SAP Ariba software as a Web EDI solution in the observed company. The intention of this paper is to present the significance of SAP Ariba software for small and medium-sized companies that are cooperating with companies from the automotive industry, in terms of acceptance and follow-up of automotive standards and requirements. This paper explains the connection and main cooperation process between two companies in the automotive industry with the usage of SAP Ariba software as a Web EDI solution. This paper is valuable for all companies that are considering the implementation of Web EDI, especially for ones that are cooperating with companies from the automotive industry.