ERP Management 2

Question 1

Which ERP management concept refers to the practice of adjusting production schedules based on actual customer demand rather than forecasts?

Accepted Answer

Demand-driven planning

Answer

Demand-driven planning synchronizes production with real customer orders to reduce waste and inventory.

Question 2

In ERP change management, what is the primary purpose of a 'steering committee'?

Accepted Answer

Providing executive oversight and strategic decisions

Answer

A steering committee provides executive sponsorship, resolves cross-functional conflicts, and ensures the project aligns with business strategy.

Question 3

What does 'process standardization' mean in the context of ERP implementation management?

Accepted Answer

Aligning business processes across departments to a common, consistent workflow

Answer

Process standardization harmonizes how tasks are performed across the organization so the ERP system can enforce consistent rules.

Question 4

Which management metric measures the percentage of production orders completed on time and in full?

Accepted Answer

On-Time In-Full (OTIF)

Answer

OTIF is a key ERP supply chain KPI that tracks delivery reliability from both a timing and quantity perspective.

Question 5

In ERP project management, what is a 'cutover plan'?

Accepted Answer

A detailed schedule for transitioning from the legacy system to the new ERP

Answer

A cutover plan documents every step required to switch operations from the old system to the live ERP, typically over a tight go-live weekend.

ERP - Management Practice Test