In an article on the EBN site, Jim O'Reilly discusses how supply chains are being affected by market forces that make binary decisions obsolete. It's no longer a matter of either/or; there's a premium on being both lean and agile. Read more...

Now that we're in the throes of the Big Data revolution, how to use it cost-efficiently and effectively has to be top of mind. Using a systems-thinking approach is becoming more and more attractive, as its track record is impressive. Read more...

The procurement function in organizations continues to evolve. When you look about 10 years out, some aspects of it will really be different. The folks at KPMG have released a study on that topic that's discussed in a recent article on the Spend Matters site by Jason Busch. Read more...