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<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=840365304-02052001>Hi
Athar, </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=840365304-02052001>No,
they aren't quite the same under the covers - but there has been and continues
to be a lot of work to ensure similar features are</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=840365304-02052001>offered in a similar way. </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=840365304-02052001></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=840365304-02052001>EBD is
a lighter product - where you don't want or need to do too much
integration. It will connect to R/3 or non-SAP
systems.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=840365304-02052001></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=840365304-02052001>EBP is
a deeper product - if you are already running R/3, particularly if you are
already running MM, EBP is likely to be the most suitable for you.
</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=840365304-02052001>Basically EBD is focussed on procurement only and
essentially indirect procurement at that.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=840365304-02052001>EBP
goes deeper and wider - for instance:</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=840365304-02052001>- direct procurement, including connection
with APO (Advanced Planner and Optimizer), </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=840365304-02052001>-
creation of reservations not </SPAN></FONT><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial
size=2><SPAN class=840365304-02052001>just requisitions/orders,
</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=840365304-02052001>-
greater flexibility in the workflow environment (because you have full SAP
Business Workflow in it), </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=840365304-02052001>-
creation of goods receipts, </SPAN></FONT><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial
size=2><SPAN class=840365304-02052001>service entry sheets, invoices - and these
can be created by employees, warehouse staff, or suppliers/service
providers</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=840365304-02052001>- full
integration into your R/3 FI or R/3 FI+MM system </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=840365304-02052001>-
ability to connect to multiple backends for both financial and logistics
integration, including non-SAP systems</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=840365304-02052001>- ability to run standalone </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=840365304-02052001>- etc.
etc. </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=840365304-02052001></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=840365304-02052001>Both
have procurement functionality, auctioning/reverse auctioning functionality,
etc. </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=840365304-02052001></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=840365304-02052001>If you
want to see comparisons of what is offered and why have a look at the sapmarkets
site - <A href="http://www.sapmarkets.com/eb">http://<A
href="http://www.sapmarkets.com">www.sapmarkets.com/eb</A></A>.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=840365304-02052001>You'll
also find a link from SAPNET - <A
href="http://sapnet.sap.com/eb">http://sapnet.sap.com/eb</A>.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=840365304-02052001>And
thanks for the kind comments - we aim to please. For myself, I look
forward to looking at what's happening on SAP-WUG, it gives a real feel for
</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=840365304-02052001>how
people are using workflow to creatively solve business problems.
</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=840365304-02052001>Regards,</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=840365304-02052001>
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<DIV><FONT face="Book Antiqua"><FONT size=2><FONT color=#0000ff>Jocelyn
Dart</FONT> <BR></FONT><FONT color=#0000ff face=Roman size=2>Consultant
(BBP, Ecommerce, Internet Transaction Server, Workflow)</FONT><FONT
size=2> <BR><FONT color=#0000ff>SAP Australia</FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Book Antiqua"><FONT size=2><FONT color=#0000ff>Email <A
href="mailto:jocelyn.dart@sap.com">jocelyn.dart@sap.com</A><BR>Tel:
+61<SPAN class=153385400-09052000> 412 390 267</SPAN><BR>Fax: +61 2
9935
4880</FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></DIV> </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=left class=OutlookMessageHeader dir=ltr><FONT face=Tahoma
size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> Athar Masood
[mailto:AMasood@qatargas.com.qa]<BR><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, 2 May 2001 2:30
PM<BR><B>To:</B> SAP-WUG@MITVMA.MIT.EDU<BR><B>Subject:</B> SAP Enterprise
Buyer 2.0 vs EBD 2.0<BR><BR></DIV></FONT>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>Dear fellows,</FONT> </P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>Each day go pass-by and I get amazed at the wealth
of knowledge we have across the globe and neat stuff that you folks are doing
out there to improve the business processes. Also, I can not resist saying
that I am really impressed by Jacelyn Dart's knowledge in her area of
expertise. Each day she keeps amazing me with all the solutions/help she keeps
providing across the globe; highly appreciated Jacelyn. Keep up the good
work!!!</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>We are on 4.5B and have been Sapping since 1996. I
am in a process to decide if we should go with EBD 2.0 or SAP Enterprise Buyer
2.0 (desktop/professional). Can some one point me to documentation which would
help me to decide/learn more about the 2 products (especially the comparison
of the 2). I do understand that that under the covers they are one and the
same products, is that really true. Why should I go with one and not the
other? Can some one shed light on this for me please. Thanks.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>Regards,</FONT> <BR><FONT face=Arial size=2>Athar
Masood</FONT> <BR><FONT face=Arial size=2>Head of Applications</FONT>
<BR><FONT face=Arial size=2>amasood@qatargas.com.qa</FONT>
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