This document provides an introduction to the EPIC framework for evaluating countries for global supply chain management. It discusses the four main components of EPIC: Economy, Politics, Infrastructure, and Competence. For each component, it lists relevant variables that would be assessed, example data sources, and how the analysis could inform decision making. The document also demonstrates how the EPIC framework can be used to evaluate and compare different world regions for their suitability based on the four factors. It emphasizes that EPIC provides a systematic way to evaluate the global landscape for supply chain activities.