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Revolutionizing Business Processes with SAP Technology: A Buyer's Perspective
	© 2023 by IJCTT Journal
	Volume-71 Issue-4
	Year of Publication : 2023
	Authors : Ravi Dave, Bidyut Sarkar, Gaurav Singh
	DOI :  10.14445/22312803/IJCTT-V71I4P101

How to Cite?

Ravi Dave, Bidyut Sarkar, Gaurav Singh, "Revolutionizing Business Processes with SAP Technology: A Buyer's Perspective," International Journal of Computer Trends and Technology, vol. 71, no. 4, pp. 1-7, 2023. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22312803/IJCTT-V71I4P101

Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a massive shutdown followed by a slowdown that caused supply chain disruption. The disruption in the supply chain, coupled with changes in consumers' buying behavior, created a fear of out-of-stock situations for the buyers. Like many other roles, a buyer's position exists before and after the pandemic. In addition, the pandemic was followed by inflation which further challenged the buyers' part. In this article, we will summarize four critical roles/tasks and sub-tasks of modern-day buyers and how digital transformation technology and tools can help to make better and more efficient decisions for buyers. Furthermore, since we come from an SAP background, we will provide tools/solutions from an SAP S/4 HANA perspective.

Keywords
SAP S/4 HANA, Modern Day Buyers, Procurement, Digital Transformation, Sustainability in Procurement.

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