ERP consolidation intent — single parent platform or coexist? Decision and roadmap.it.decisions.d04

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Summary

Largest application-line decision. Decision owner (sheet): CFO + IT Head + KC. Sheet target: Wk 3.

Rationale prompt skeleton

Capture the rationale for this decision. Sheet-recorded justification: "Largest application-line decision.". Reference the evidence questions, name the alternatives considered, and explain how this decision propagates to design, BoM, and operating model.

Default options (2)

consolidate_to_parent Consolidate to parent ERP

All subsidiaries migrate to a single parent platform (S/4HANA / Oracle Fusion / D365 F&SCM).

Pros

+ Single source of truth
+ Easier intercompany + TP
+ Standardised reporting

Cons

− Multi-year programme
− Heavy change management

coexist Coexist (federated ERP)

Subsidiaries keep local ERP; integrate via group reporting layer.

Pros

+ Faster
+ Less disruption to operating units

Cons

− Intercompany complexity stays
− Reporting consolidation cost recurring

Default approval chain

Admin
ExecutiveViewer

Linked evidence questions (4)

id	prompt	workstream
it.applications_data.q01	ERP platform(s) in use across subsidiaries — SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Fusion, D365 F&SCM, Tally, none. Modules in scope (FI, MM, SD, PP, etc.).	it.applications_data
it.applications_data.q02	Confirm group ERP strategy — consolidate to one parent platform, or coexist (subsidiary keeps local ERP). Migration roadmap if applicable.	it.applications_data
it.applications_data.q09	Data residency for HR/finance data — KSA, India, EU, multi-region? Cross-border-transfer permissibility documented?	it.applications_data
it.applications_data.q11	Integration platform — Boomi, MuleSoft, Workato, native APIs, point-to-point. Critical interfaces (bank, payroll, EDI, HRMS) and failure recovery.	it.applications_data