Frequently Asked Questions: About METRO
On this page, you can get answers to common questions about projects, doing business with METRO and more, all in one place.
SAP Ariba Purpose
Starting August 27, 2024, METRO will use SAP Ariba for professional service RFx (sourcing) and throughout the construction phase of a contract.
No, SAP Ariba will not replace any other procurement applications of METRO. Alster, GovSpend will continue to function as is.
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