
Create and transmit invoices electronically to the University.Receive purchase orders electronically from the University.Registering for the SAP Business Network (also known as Ariba Network) will allow suppliers to: This is a separate additional process from the Supplier Registration Form and Electronic Payment Enrollment steps of supplier onboarding, and may be required if a UW department needs a Blanket Purchase Order (BPO). While suppliers may see 'SAP Business Network' when creating a new Ariba Network account, and/or logging into existing Ariba Network account(s), the University of Washington (UW) is still utilizing the 'Ariba Network' service offered by 'SAP Business Network.'

The supplier only can send those documents across the network that comply to the buyer’s business rules.IMPORTANT: On the 'Ariba Network' will be referred to as 'SAP Business Network' to encapsulate SAP's many network services under one name. Rules Based Automation: One of the unique selling points of the SAP Business Network are the 120+ smart business rules that the buyer organization can configure to ensure accurate collaboration, reduce errors, provide low cost and real-time visibility.

Purchase Order to Invoice Automation: Suppliers get full transparency of the order cycle – goods receipt status, invoice processing status and payment status.Supplier Mobility: Suppliers have a free mobile app for all order updates with real-time notification.Payment Compliance: Quicker invoice processing and data accuracy, minimizes wrong or duplicate payments, as well as improves accounting processes and overall financial visibility.

