Derek Singleton graduated from Occidental College in Los Angeles, CA with a BA in Political Science. Shortly after graduating, he began writing for Software Advice as an ERP Market Analyst. He covers the distribution, manufacturing and supply chain software markets with special attention paid to the business benefits of information technology. Recently, Derek began to cover the CRM software market and to focus on B2B marketing best practices and related technologies. He particularly enjoys writing about the relevance of technology to sustainability and greening efforts.