Beacon vs. SAP Business Network

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Beacon
Score 9.0 out of 10
Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
Beacon’s supply chain visibility platform equips supply chain and logistics teams with real-time transportation tracking, collaboration, reporting and planning tools that help them improve supply chain performance, manage risk and reduce cost. Real-time transportation tracking By connecting systems with an expansive global network of data controllers including ocean carriers, airlines and ports, the platform provides access to real-time tracking…N/A
SAP Business Network
Score 8.6 out of 10
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SAP Business Network is a comprehensive B2B collaboration platform that connects people, processes, and systems across multiple enterprises, digitizing transactions, and creating transparent, resilient, and sustainable supply chains.N/A
Pricing
BeaconSAP Business Network
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
BeaconSAP Business Network
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
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User Ratings
BeaconSAP Business Network
Likelihood to Recommend
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(0 ratings)
8.4
(30 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
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6.4
(1 ratings)
Usability
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8.7
(3 ratings)
Implementation Rating
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(0 ratings)
7.3
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
BeaconSAP Business Network
Likelihood to Recommend
Beacon Technologies Ltd.
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SAP
If your organization processes a large number of purchase orders and invoices every month/year, SAP Business Network is very effective, whereas smaller vendors without strong IT support sometimes struggle with setup and ongoing use. making onboarding and training a barrier.
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Pros
Beacon Technologies Ltd.
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SAP
  • The clients can link with different systems and data sources, making the functioning of various processes more accessible and more efficient.
  • The audience can interact with high-performance and meaningful analytics that reveal all the critical indicators of influencers and campaigns based on the data/information approach.
  • It includes a marketplace for brands, which makes the search process easier to find companies to partner with.
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Cons
Beacon Technologies Ltd.
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SAP
  • User Interface Complexity This interface can feel overwhelming and difficult to use, mainly for new users. A more streamlined, role-specific layout will help decrease the learning curve and enhance productivity.
  • Limited Small Vendor Integration for smaller vendors to adopt. Introducing a Modified or simplified version for smaller suppliers will make it more accessible.
  • Enhanced Predictive Analytics and Automation—The platform's predictive capabilities are limited, particularly in demand risk assessment.
  • Adding advanced automation analytics will help users proactively address supply chain needs.
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Likelihood to Renew
Beacon Technologies Ltd.
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SAP
Up to now due to delay not fulfilling the envisaged business case. However, expectation that we can still ramp the usage based on existing scope. Further, we foresee additional scope which would give us an additional business case going forward, extending the Business Network usage to Warehouse Service Provider integration.
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Usability
Beacon Technologies Ltd.
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SAP
I'd rate it an 8. SAP Business Network highlights significant benefits like constantly updated data, improved collaboration, and risk management, which are crucial for business. While there's some interface clutter, the overall impact on efficiency and management seems very positive.
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Implementation Rating
Beacon Technologies Ltd.
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SAP
Good performance from SAP as key deployment partner; collaboration and deployment with additional business partner for data provision and business partner onboarding was rather difficult, slowing down the project progress and overall success perception
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Alternatives Considered
Beacon Technologies Ltd.
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SAP
Before we chose SAP Business Network, we looked at Oracle Supply Chain Management Cloud and Infor Supply Chain Management. While SAP Business Network boasted robust features, the fact that our existing ERP system could be integrated with the tool in a better fashion, and it was more intuitive, sealed the deal for us.
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Return on Investment
Beacon Technologies Ltd.
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SAP
  • SAP Business Network's streamlined supply chain and procurement processes have significantly reduced operational costs and improved resource allocation, leading to enhanced overall efficiency.
  • The platform's robust analytics have provided valuable insights, facilitating data-driven decision-making and enabling us to make more informed strategic choices, ultimately contributing to improved business performance.
  • Implementing and integrating the SAP Business Network initially required a substantial financial investment, impacting short-term cash flow and potentially delaying other critical business initiatives.
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ScreenShots

Beacon Screenshots

Screenshot of A centralised hub and single source of truth for tracking ocean and air freightScreenshot of Notifications send alerts when shipments are at riskScreenshot of Actionable supply chain intelligence that helps make data-backed decisions that drive efficiency, improve reliability and hold supply chain partners accountableScreenshot of Centralized Carbon emissions reporting, to generate an understanding of the environmental footprint of a logistics operations