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Supply Chain Risk Data Review

Even though supply chain risk is a subject that only seems top-of-mind when some sort of disaster is hitting us, the folks at Spend Matters always take it very seriously. Read more...

Data Engineering for IoT

Connecting all the dots seems to be the essence of the Internet of Things (IoT), right? There's a lot more to it than that. Read more...

Customer-Centric Supply Chains

What has traditionally driven supply chain management has been, in many cases, cost containment. The new model is driven by customer behavior. Read more...

Supply Chain Salaries

Bob Ferrarri looks at recent data on supply chain salaries in an article on the Supply Chain Matters site. Although there weren't many surprises, some of the data were troubling. Read more...

Item Level RFID Survey Results

The folks at DC Velocity tell us that RFID at the item level is still viable, but not growing all that quickly, according to a recent survey. Cost continues to be an impediment and ROI is a related issue, but those who have implemented are pretty happy with results. Read more...

Integrated Procurement, or Not?

Integrated procurement through the ERP always seems to be a topic that's on the table. With big vendors (like SAP), new technologies, new applications, and consolidation all occuring, it can make for some confusion. Read more...

Big Data and Risk

One overlooked aspect of Big Data in the supply chain is its capability to help reduce risk. With the natural and man made disasters that have disrupted the business world over the past few years, this could be helpful. Read more...

Getting Ready for IoT

Here at EC-BP.com, we're all about providing you with information you can use. That may seem to be a tall order for the Intenet of Things, but a recent Computerworld article has some really good actionable content on the topic. Read more...

Selecting an ERP for Manufacturers

Manufacturers considering an investment in ERP are stepping into a sometimes confusing and challenging place. The rewards, though, can be worth the risks if the right tool and processes are selected. Read more...

How to Embed Continuous Improvement

Everyone agrees that continuous improvement is worthwhile. It's usually not achieved since it's a moving target, plus it needs to be embedded in your organizational DNA to have a chance to become sustainable. Read more...

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