Which of the Following Statements About Purchasing Enterprise System Packages

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about purchasing enterprise system packages is false?

• A) ERP systems require training on how to write interfaces and queries.
• B) A risk of purchasing ERP systems is the dependence on a single vendor for all core business processes.
• C) ERP systems typically involve a lot of custom interfaces to legacy systems.
• D) ERP systems are very expensive to purchase.

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Definitions:

Non-value-added Activities

Processes or tasks that consume resources but do not add value or contribute to the customer's requirements or product enhancement.

Delivery Cycle Time

The total time taken from when a customer places an order to when the product is delivered to the customer.

Quality Cost Report

A document detailing the costs associated with preventing, detecting, and correcting defective work in a company.

Prevention Costs

Costs incurred to avoid or minimize the number of defects in products or services, typically including quality planning and training.