Demand planning is a fundamental part of the supply chain process, but it isn't always treated that way. If your planning is in need of an overhaul, Spend Matters' Josh Peacher (from the Hackett Group) has a few recommendations. Read more...

We recently looked at the concept of supply chain centers of excellence. In the 2nd part of the series, Rich Becks on the EBN site steers us through some best practices he's run across. Read more...

Big data is a good thing, right? That is to say, unless it raises complexity to an untenable level. However, business strategy that takes into account the reduced cost of data and what it can accomplish will win in the future. Read more...