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Supplier Network Options

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We are researching a solution for effectively managing a supplier network. Mainly we are looking into solutions where the following tasks can be performed:

  • a punch-out (shopping cart) on the vendor’s shopping site
  • synchronize the product catalog (at the procurement category level, not item level)
  • process the following documents electronically to/from Dynamics AX.

 

  1. Requisition -> inbound (after completing the shopping cart and the check out on vendor’s shopping site)
  2. Purchase Order -> outbound
  3. Purchase Order Acknowledgement -> inbound
  4. Advance Shipment Notice (ASN) -> inbound
  5. Receipt Info -> outbound
  6. Invoice -> inbound
  7. Payment info -> outbound

 

The expected solution needs to have the integration points already setup and available for major suppliers, meaning no additional cost to the suppliers.

 

We are already evaluating solutions like Ariba, Coupa, and Verian. We would like to know if anyone has any experience with similar solutions.

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  • André Arnaud de Calavon Profile Picture
    303,706 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at

    Hi Laurie,

    I would say AX 2012 has in basic the support for all your requirements.

    The punch out is supported by AX. You can also manage vendor catalogs. Using Application Integration Framework (AIF) and services you can process documents electronically.

    What would be the reason to look at the other products? Then you need to create integration between AX and the third-party product.

    I have never heard of the names you mentioned. That can be due to your local market.

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    The capabilities within AX will not address the supplier network solution we are looking for. We are already thinking about using AIF and activating the appropriate endpoints in AX. However, we need a comprehensive solution to process like a VAN (value added network) with our trading partners. The closest alternative we looked at was Data Masons' Vantage Point EDI.  We are seeking another alternative, if it exists.

     

    The solution should be a standard supplier network service engine like Ariba for SAP, the OSN and/or Transcepta for Oracle EBS and Peoplesoft. The names we mentioned are pretty well-known global solutions, they are not local market offerings.

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