ERP Business Process Integration 2

Question 1

Which ERP integration pattern uses a central hub to route messages between different business modules?

Accepted Answer

Hub-and-spoke integration

Answer

Hub-and-spoke integration routes all inter-module messages through a central hub, reducing the number of connections needed compared to point-to-point.

Question 2

In ERP systems, what does 'order-to-cash' (O2C) process integration primarily connect?

Accepted Answer

Sales, fulfillment, and accounts receivable

Answer

The order-to-cash process spans sales order entry through delivery, invoicing, and payment collection, integrating sales, fulfillment, and AR modules.

Question 3

What is the primary risk of using point-to-point integration when connecting 10 ERP modules?

Accepted Answer

Exponential growth in integration connections (up to n*(n-1)/2)

Answer

Point-to-point integration creates up to n*(n-1)/2 connections, making 10 modules require up to 45 separate interfaces that are difficult to maintain.

Question 4

Which business process integration scenario would most benefit from event-driven architecture in ERP?

Accepted Answer

Automatic inventory replenishment triggered by stock depletion

Answer

Event-driven architecture excels when actions must trigger automatically in response to real-time events, such as a stock level falling below a reorder point.

Question 5

In ERP procure-to-pay (P2P) integration, which document triggers the three-way match process?

Accepted Answer

Vendor invoice

Answer

The vendor invoice initiates the three-way match, which verifies it against the purchase order and goods receipt note before authorizing payment.

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ERP Business Process Integration 2