Essent releases SAP SRM OCI Integration Functionality

As part of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), SAP offers the ability for their customers to electronically integrate with suppliers through the Open Catalog Interface (OCI), also known as Business-to-Business OCI (B2B-OCI).

The Essent EDI engine, which has the capability to support customer interfaces such as web catalogs and invoicing, has been enhanced to support SAP OCI.

The Compass™ Business Management System and SiteBuilder Ecommerce Website Management System have been enhanced to integrate with SAP OCI. The functionality provides the ability for buying professionals using SAP to source and price products directly from suppliers websites. Through integration Compass and SiteBuilder talk directly with SAP SRM through the OCI, transferring product information from Essent systems to SAP systems.