In a ranking established by the British journal Procurement Magazine (BizClik Media Group), Sap tops the Top 100 Digital Companies (publishers, service companies, consulting firms, etc.) operating within the scope of functions Purchases, procurement and accounts payable. Jaggaer and Coupa Software are ranked 2nd and 3rd, far ahead of GEP and Epicor Software, the other two specialized publishers present in the Top 10. The leading French publisher, Ivalua, appears in 15th place in this international ranking. On the operational level, Procurement Magazine's study focuses on the S2P chain ranging from sourcing, consultation-negotiation and contracting to invoicing-payment, including expense analysis, supplier relations (referencing, risk management, performance management, etc.), order management, etc. According to the magazine, beyond its purchasing solutions (Ariba, Concur, Fieldglass), SAP makes a difference with its Business network which facilitates and accelerates trade between trading partners.