Explain what is wrong with the two curves shown below for the forecasting results in SAP, and explain what the cause to the problem is (10 marks).
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Question A2
Your company uses an SAP ERP system to manage a sales order fulfilment process for a customer’s order. If your customer would like to know the status of the process, what will you do in the SAP ERP system to help her? (10 marks)
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Question A3
Describe how data of purchasing orders are used and managed in an SAP ERP system. (10 marks)
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Question A4
Consider a manufacturer, named Company ABC. To produce finished products, Company ABC needs to purchase raw materials from suppliers. The company is going to adopt an ERP system to enhance its production, purchasing and sales processes. Explain how an ERP system can support the coordination of the production process and the purchasing process in Company ABC. (15 marks)
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Question A5
It is said that companies shall always adopt the phase strategy to implement ERP systems, because it is less risky than the big-bang strategy. Do you agree with this statement? Explain your reasoning. (15 marks)
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