Those of us who have participated in big IT projects know they can be not only risky but also extremely beneficial, that is if they're done right. The Boston Consulting Group has looked at how to improve the odds of getting value out of large scale projects and proposes a few ideas. Read more...

The theme of attracting and managing supply chain talent has been well-traveled over the past year. The consulting firm Deloitte has a take on it, as does Jason Busch on the Spend Matters site. Read more...

On the EPS site, Gina Roos reviews research by Planning Perspectives on supplier relationships. Although the survey was focused on the automotive industry, the findings are almost universally applicable. Read more...