An information pipeline, or more commonly a data pipeline, is a series of automated processes designed to move data from a source to a destination, often involving cleaning, transformation, and enrichment steps along the way. Analogous to a water pipeline, it transforms raw, unstructured, or inconsistent data into a clean, structured, and valuable format for analytics, reporting, or machine learning. These pipelines automate the flow of data, breaking down information silos and providing organizations with timely, reliable insights to drive better decision-making.