Applications that integrate business activities across departmental boundaries are often referred to as ________ systems.
A) manufacturing resource planning
B) computer-integrated manufacturing
C) capacity requirement planning
D) enterprise resource planning
E) materials requirement planning

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems integrate and automate various business activities such as production, inventory management, financial management, human resources, supply chain management, and customer relationship management across departmental boundaries. The system provides real-time information and analysis, eliminates data redundancies, and enhances productivity and efficiency of the organization. Other options such as manufacturing resource planning, computer-integrated manufacturing, capacity requirement planning, and materials requirement planning have limited scope and focus on specific activities or processes.

Applications That Integrate Business Activities Across Departmental Boundaries Are Often