Bristlecone Industry-Specific Tactical Sourcing (BITS) Now Certified as an SAP-Qualified Partner-Packaged Solution for SAP Ariba

BITS Accelerates SAP Ariba Guided Buying Deployment and User Adoption

SAN JOSE, Calif. – MAY 7, 2020 – Bristlecone, the trusted partner in supply chain transformation, is pleased to announce that its Bristlecone Industry-Specific Tactical Sourcing (BITS) solution is now an SAP-Qualified Partner-Packaged Solution for SAP Ariba. BITS, designed for use with SAP Ariba Guided Buying, introduces industry best practices into tactical sourcing to accelerate processes and enhance user experience.

Streamlines Sourcing Processes. Prebuilt configurations enable a single user interface for all requestors creating sourcing forms and purchase requisitions.

Expedites Purchasing Decisions. Tactical sourcing forms within SAP Ariba Guided Buying can be leveraged as an alternative to collaborative requisitions.

Reduces Over-Dependence on Procurement Teams. Industry templates trigger self-service, low-touch or high-touch tactical sourcing based on specified thresholds.

BITS is the latest in Bristlecone’s growing portfolio of innovative accelerator solutions for SAP platforms to receive SAP-Qualified Partner-Packaged Solution certification. SAP certification is awarded following a rigorous qualification process, validating alignment on the value proposition and Bristlecone’s ability to deliver.

“BITS is another prime example of how we amplify the value of SAP technologies,” said Bristlecone CEO Dhaval Buch. “By combining our procurement expertise with industry-specific assets, accelerators and value-adds, we’re able to help our customers achieve maximum value from SAP Ariba Guided Buying in the shortest amount of time.”

With BITS, businesses can be up and running on SAP Ariba Guided Buying in as few as eight weeks – at a fixed scope and price. Learn more.