FW: SAP Enterprise Buyer 2.0 vs EBD 2.0

[Athar Masood]

Jocelyn, Thanks for the quick reply. I will look into that.
 
Regards,
Athar
> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Dart, Jocelyn [SMTP:jocelyn.dart at sap.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2001 8:15 AM
> To:   SAP-WUG at MITVMA.MIT.EDU
> Subject:      Re: SAP Enterprise Buyer 2.0 vs EBD 2.0
>
> Hi Athar,
> 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
> offered in a similar way.
>
> 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.
>
> 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.
>
> Basically EBD is focussed on procurement only and essentially indirect
> procurement at that.
> EBP goes deeper and wider - for instance:
> - direct procurement, including connection with APO (Advanced Planner and
> Optimizer),
> - creation of reservations not just requisitions/orders,
> - greater flexibility in the workflow environment (because you have full
> SAP Business Workflow in it),
> - creation of goods receipts, service entry sheets, invoices - and these
> can be created by employees, warehouse staff, or suppliers/service
> providers
> - full integration into your R/3 FI or R/3 FI+MM system
> - ability to connect to multiple backends for both financial and logistics
> integration, including non-SAP systems
> - ability to run standalone
> - etc. etc.
>
> Both have procurement functionality, auctioning/reverse auctioning
> functionality, etc.
>
> If you want to see comparisons of what is offered and why have a look at
> the sapmarkets site - <http://www.sapmarkets.com/eb> www.sapmarkets.com/eb
> <http://www.sapmarkets.com>.
> You'll also find a link from SAPNET - <http://sapnet.sap.com/eb>.
>
> 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
> how people are using workflow to creatively solve business problems.
> Regards,
>       Jocelyn Dart
> Consultant (BBP, Ecommerce, Internet Transaction Server, Workflow)
> SAP Australia
> Email jocelyn.dart at sap.com <mailto:jocelyn.dart at sap.com>
> Tel: +61 412 390 267
> Fax: +61 2 9935 4880
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Athar Masood [mailto:AMasood at qatargas.com.qa]
> Sent: Wednesday, 2 May 2001 2:30 PM
> To: SAP-WUG at MITVMA.MIT.EDU
> Subject: SAP Enterprise Buyer 2.0 vs EBD 2.0
>
>
>
> Dear fellows,
>
> 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!!!
>
> 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.
>
> Regards,
> Athar Masood
> Head of Applications
> amasood at qatargas.com.qa
>
 
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