CGEIT · Question #631
An enterprise is planning to upgrade its current enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to remain competitive within the industry. Which of the following would be MOST helpful to facilitate a succe
The correct answer is D. Conducting a comprehensive requirements review. To facilitate a successful ERP upgrade aimed at maintaining competitiveness, conducting a comprehensive requirements review is most helpful as it ensures the new system meets current and future business needs.
Question
An enterprise is planning to upgrade its current enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to remain competitive within the industry. Which of the following would be MOST helpful to facilitate a successful implementation?
Options
- ADocumenting the current ERP processes and procedures
- BReviewing the ERP post-implementation report
- CEstablishing a change and transition planning process
- DConducting a comprehensive requirements review
How the community answered
(35 responses)- A11% (4)
- B9% (3)
- C3% (1)
- D77% (27)
Why each option
To facilitate a successful ERP upgrade aimed at maintaining competitiveness, conducting a comprehensive requirements review is most helpful as it ensures the new system meets current and future business needs.
Documenting current ERP processes is important for understanding the 'as-is' state but is only one input to a successful upgrade; it doesn't alone ensure the new system meets future needs.
Reviewing a post-implementation report is a retrospective activity for past projects and does not directly help with planning for a current or future ERP upgrade.
Establishing a change and transition planning process is crucial for managing the human and operational aspects of the implementation, but it relies on a clear understanding of what needs to be changed, which comes from requirements.
A comprehensive requirements review ensures that the upgraded ERP system aligns with current business processes, addresses existing pain points, and incorporates future needs necessary for maintaining competitiveness, forming the foundation for successful implementation.
Concept tested: ERP upgrade success factors
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