Most pundits agree that BI can be a valuable tool for managing business health and conducting strategic planning, but many of these new solutions, with their flashy reports and slick marketing, can be a distraction from BI’s core purpose. Without careful planning, BI can end up cast aside as yet another failed technology tool that never delivered on its value proposition but still stuck you with the check.

Mid-market companies should consider a number of factors when exploring if and how BI can help your organization; in particular, you should explore how BI can affect the health of your supply chain operations. While not exhaustive, the four steps in this eBook can help you evaluate and select the right BI solution.