APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM 8.0) CPIM-8.0 Question # 12 Topic 2 Discussion
CPIM-8.0 Exam Topic 2 Question 12 Discussion:
Question #: 12
Topic #: 2
Company A has acquired Company B. Company A has decided to start a project to convert Company B's enterprise resource planning (ERP) software to the same ERP software that Company A uses. What is a likely reason for this decision?
A.
The ERP system has business processes which both companies can adopt
B.
Company A wants to save on software licensing costs
C.
Each ERP package has unique and distinctive business processes
One of the key benefits of aligning ERP systems after a merger or acquisition is to standardize processes across entities, enabling common reporting, shared practices, and reduced integration friction. This decision is often strategic for synergy realization.
“ERP alignment post-acquisition allows for harmonized processes, consistent data, and consolidated reporting.”
— CPIM SMR Module – ERP Integration Strategy
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