This presentation shows the strong correlation between APICS CPIM training and successful enterprise resources planning (ERP) system selection, implementation, and performance. This is not based solely on a single case study, but the repeated experience that the presenter has had with implementations and certification education. The key concepts learned throughout APICS CPIM education contribute to the success of integrated enterprise systems. However, ERP often takes precedence over APICS CPIM training. This session will explore what happens when ERP precedes APICS CPIM, and why this is wasteful.