SAP's Tony Harris on Transforming Business Networks and Supply Chain Efficiency | Cloud Wars Live

The Big Themes:


Network Benefits for Buyers and Suppliers: The
SAP Business Network brings together buyers and suppliers. Buyers
use the network to strengthen supply chains, meet sustainability
goals, and access new markets. Suppliers use it for business
growth, streamlined processes, and greater visibility. The
network is free for suppliers to join, allowing them to build
profiles, respond to RFIs, and engage in sourcing events. With
millions of global suppliers, the network serves businesses of
all sizes.


Transformation of Traditional Business Models:
SAP Business Network is helping to eliminate the old divide
between back-office and front-office operations. It integrates
various business functions — procurement, supply chain,
logistics, and order collaboration — making them work together to
improve the customer experience. This transformation is vital in
an era where customer experience is a key differentiator in
competitive markets.


Inclusivity of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
(SMEs): SAP Business Network is designed to serve
businesses of all sizes, from large enterprises to smaller
boutique firms. With the introduction of the Promote subscription
in 2025, small suppliers can showcase their products and services
alongside larger companies. Additionally, the network’s Discovery
feature provides smaller suppliers with the chance to participate
in large procurement opportunities.


The Big Quote: “We have the biggest companies in the world as
suppliers on the network, but we also have millions of SME-sized
organizations. Smaller suppliers don't always have a way to
showcase their catalogs of products or services in the same way
that maybe a large company or a large supply would have, but this
new set of capabilities we're providing to suppliers under


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