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ERP Module Landscape & Integration Flashcards

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  1. Which ERP module is responsible for tracking the movement of goods from a supplier through warehouses to customers?

    Answer: Supply Chain Management (SCM)

    Supply Chain Management (SCM) in ERP tracks material flows, supplier relationships, logistics, and inventory across the entire supply chain.

  2. In ERP, 'middleware' is best described as:

    Answer: Software that facilitates communication between different ERP modules or external systems

    Middleware is software that sits between ERP modules or between ERP and external systems, handling data translation, routing, and communication protocol differences.

  3. Which integration challenge is MOST common when two separate ERP systems are merged after a company acquisition?

    Answer: Data harmonization and duplicate master records

    Merging two ERP systems after an acquisition typically reveals conflicting master data—duplicate customers, vendors, and products with different IDs—requiring data harmonization.

  4. The ERP Production Planning module integrates with which module to confirm that raw materials are available before releasing a work order?

    Answer: Inventory Management

    Production Planning integrates with Inventory Management to check material availability (MRP logic) before releasing work orders to the shop floor.

  5. A 'loosely coupled' ERP integration architecture provides which key advantage?

    Answer: Ability to upgrade or replace one module without breaking others

    Loose coupling allows individual ERP modules to evolve independently, so upgrading the CRM module, for example, does not require simultaneous changes to Finance or HR.

  6. In ERP terminology, 'organizational structure' (such as Company Code, Plant, and Storage Location) primarily affects:

    Answer: How transactions are segmented, reported, and authorized across the enterprise

    Organizational structures in ERP define how business units are segmented for transaction processing, financial reporting, and authorization controls across the enterprise.

  7. Which ERP module integration is triggered when a sales order is confirmed and inventory must be reserved?

    Answer: Sales & Distribution → Inventory Management (availability check)

    When a sales order is confirmed in Sales & Distribution, it triggers an availability check and reservation in Inventory Management to ensure stock is set aside for the customer.