With all the publicity surrounding Big Data, we sometimes forget that another important technology, BI (Business Intelligence) is still out there. Pulling data together to build BI is crucial, but it must be driven by strategy. Read more...

With the recent explosive news coming out of China, we're reminded of how important the concept of risk is to supply chain managers. Lora Cecere, the Supply Chain Shaman, has researched the topic and provides a summary of findings, as well as some conclusions, in a recent article on her site. Read more...

Control towers have been an ongoing area of interest for EC-BP.com for quite awhile. From a visibility standpoint, their benefits are outstanding. Read more...