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In many cases, resistance comes from the need to with greater precision and control. By combining
free up working capital. In addition, some organi- detailed payment term data with proven expertise,
zations find it difficult to engage suppliers to identify we can help you design, run, and maintain an effec-
and apply the most effective working capital program tive supplier enablement, DPO improvement, and
for them. dynamic discounting program.
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If you lack the time, expertise, or resources to actively Using our working capital management services,
manage a dynamic discounting, payment-term you can optimize your payment terms, automate
initiative, or broader working-capital management the capture of early-payment discounts, and pro-
program on your own, we can help. With our working vide supply-chain financing that helps suppliers
capital management services, you can manage your receive payment faster and strengthen the trading
payments, cash, and days payable outstanding (DPO) relationship.
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SAP Solution Brief Objectives Solution Benefits Quick Facts
formulate a plan with you to consolidate and stan- transaction documents with electronic payments
dardize payment terms, including tailoring these to suppliers.
a strategic plan to standardize payment terms and spending. With its comprehensive set of features, you
onboard suppliers for dynamic discounting. can automate the process of offering, negotiating,
and agreeing on dynamic early-payment terms with
the right set of suppliers.
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SAP Solution Brief Objectives Solution Benefits Quick Facts
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SAP Solution Brief Objectives Solution Benefits Quick Facts
Benefit recap Estimated network working capital $59,342,466 Dramatically Improve Your Working
impact (balance sheet) Capital Position
Estimated net earnings on cash 1% $593,425
(income statement)
Estimated discount savings based on 1.50% $5,940,000
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•• Consolidated and standardized payment terms risk-free, double-digit returns on short-term cash
Summary Solution
Working capital management services, part of •• One managed program to help you achieve multiple
SAP® Ariba® services, can help you develop an cash-management and working-capital objectives
effective cash and working capital management •• Programs that help your suppliers improve their
strategy. Working with you, our consultants create cash flow and payment reconciliation
programs that optimize payment terms, negotiate
early-payment discounts, and enable supply-chain Benefits
financing. Now you can manage working capital to •• Increased control over payables, cash, and DPO
improve business performance and strengthen •• Extended supplier adoption of a comprehensive
the financial health of your supply chain. working capital management program
•• Consolidated and standardized payment terms
Objectives •• Segmentation of suppliers by payment terms
•• Optimize your working capital and discounts
•• Standardize and rationalize payment terms •• Optimized working capital to improve business
•• Increase cash earnings with early-payment performance
discounts
•• Support a healthy financial supply chain Learn more
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