Driving Measurable ROI in ERP Testing Automation through TOGAF-Guided Enterprise Architecture
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.63282/3050-9416.IJAIBDCMS-V6I1P116Keywords:
ERP Testing, Test Automation, TOGAF, Enterprise Architecture, ROI, Supply Chain Management, Retail, SAP S/4HANA, Continuous Testing, Risk-Based Testing, AI in Testing, M&A Integration, IT GovernanceAbstract
Modern supply chains, especially in the fast-paced retail sector, demand unprecedented agility and resilience. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems form the operational backbone, but their complexity and criticality make them significant sources of risk if not rigorously tested. Traditional ERP testing methods are often manual, time-consuming, costly, and struggle to keep pace with continuous delivery cycles and frequent updates, particularly in cloud environments. Furthermore, demonstrating a clear Return on Investment (ROI) for testing efforts remains a persistent challenge. This white paper, targeting supply chain professionals, IT architects, and business decision-makers, proposes a structured approach leveraging The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) as a guiding methodology for implementing and governing ERP testing automation. By aligning test automation strategy with enterprise architecture principles, organizations can move beyond reactive bug-fixing to a proactive, risk-based testing model. This TOGAF-guided approach enables the identification of critical business processes, optimization of test scope, selection of appropriate automation tools (including AI-driven solutions), and establishment of robust governance. The result is a significant reduction in testing effort, accelerated release cycles, improved software quality, enhanced supply chain collaboration, and, crucially, a framework for measuring and demonstrating tangible ROI, transforming testing from a cost center into a strategic enabler of business velocity and value, particularly vital during Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
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