APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) — Question 86

Which of the following goals is most likely to be achieved through the implementation of an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system?

Answer options

• A. Collect information of future sales forecasts
• B. Provide visibility of supply chain data
• C. Determine most efficient way to produce and assemble products
• D. Execute collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment (CPFR)

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer, B, is accurate because ERP systems are designed to integrate and provide visibility across various business processes, including supply chain management. Options A, C, and D may involve aspects of planning and analysis but are not primary goals of ERP systems, which focus more on visibility and integration rather than just forecasting or specific production methods.