The Connected Supply Chain Playbook: A Leader’s Guide

Stop fighting fragmented systems. Start building connected supply chains.

Supply chain disruption is inevitable. But struggling with fragmented technology and siloed operations isn’t. Move beyond reactive supply chain management to proactive, intelligent, end-to-end orchestration.

This comprehensive playbook reveals how leading enterprises can use purpose-built AI, unified applications, and the world’s largest partner network to build unshakeable supply chain resilience.

The hidden cost of disconnected operations

External disruptions, like trade wars or weather disasters, get all the attention. But some supply chain problems are packed deep within your enterprise.

Fragmented technology creates blind spots. Siloed teams make conflicting decisions. Legacy systems can’t adapt fast enough. These internal vulnerabilities make external shocks worse.

The result? Higher costs, missed opportunities, and constant firefighting instead of strategic growth.

What if you had a crystal ball for your supply chain, and could predict problems before they happen? What if every team and partner were able to share the same real-time data? What if disruptions became minor course corrections instead of major crises?

That’s the power of a connected supply chain.
One platform. One source of truth. One connected experience, using:

Applied, purpose-built AI

Not just AI for AI’s sake. Embedded artificial intelligence that understands your industry’s unique supply chain challenges and delivers decision-ready insights.

A unified user experience: Harmony^®

One interface that connects every partner, process, and application. No jumping between systems or hunting for information.

The E2net partner network

Access to 500,000+ partners, on the world’s largest multi-enterprise network. When you need real-time data, it’s there. When disruptions hit, you have flexibility.

Unified applications

End-to-end applications that work together seamlessly on one supply chain platform. From planning to global trade, supply, logistics, and channel, every function is covered and synchronized. Inside and out.

Applied, purpose-built AI

Not just AI for AI’s sake. Embedded artificial intelligence that understands your industry’s unique supply chain challenges and delivers decision-ready insights.

A unified user experience: Harmony^®

One interface that connects every partner, process, and application. No jumping between systems or hunting for information.

The E2net partner network

Access to 500,000+ partners, on the world’s largest multi-enterprise network. When you need real-time data, it’s there. When disruptions hit, you have flexibility.

Unified applications

What you’ll gain, beyond standard supply chain solutions

Visibility that actually matters

See beyond your enterprise walls. Get real-time insights from suppliers, partners, and customers, all in one place.

Speed when seconds count

Make immediate adjustments as conditions change. Your supply chain network responds in real-time.

Built-in expertise

Eliminate extensive customization. Get solutions designed specifically for supply chain challenges, not generic business problems.

Continuous improvement

Your system will only get smarter over time. With closed-loop orchestration, enterprise and partner insights can be used to make continuous improvements.

True integration

Break down functional silos. Planning and execution teams can finally work from the same playbook.

E2open has results that speak volumes across supply chain functions

26%

increase in campaign effectiveness and ROI over two years

30-40%

increase in near-term forecast accuracy

$40

million in annual duty savings

E2open has results that speak volumes across supply chain functions

26%

increase in campaign effectiveness and ROI over two years

30-40%

increase in near-term forecast accuracy

$40

million in annual duty savings

20-30%

less inventory

95%

decrease in supplier errors

20-30%

less inventory

95%

decrease in supplier errors

What industry leaders say about e2open’s connected supply chain platform

“E2open compliance capabilities are very important for the Geodis Supply Chain Optimization compliance risk management program. The digital information is key to providing timely and accurate visibility, streamlining our compliance check processes, improving their efficiency and reliability. We’re now very well-positioned for the next wave of growth and ready to offer our customers more value than ever before.”

– Geodis

Deep industry expertise, from potato chips to microchips

Whether you’re in automotive, high-tech electronics, CPG, semiconductor manufacturing, or any other industry, this playbook can help address your specific supply chain challenges.

With over 20 years of end-to-end experience, we understand what “good” looks like for different industries. More importantly, we know what best practices work across the board in procurement, planning, and execution.

Automotive

High-tech electronics

Industrial manufacturing

Telecommunications

Consumer Packaged Goods

Semiconductor manufacturing

Aerospace & defense

Apparel & footwear

Automotive

High-tech electronics

Industrial manufacturing

Telecommunications

Consumer Packaged Goods

Semiconductor manufacturing

Aerospace & defense

Apparel & footwear

Strategic insights for a truly connected supply chain

Download “The Connected Supply Chain Playbook” to discover:

How AI transforms reactive operations into predictive powerhouses
Why unified platforms eliminate costly silos and delays
The secret to building supply chains that bend without breaking

Read the eBook

Strategic insights for a truly connected supply chain

Download “The Connected Supply Chain Playbook” to discover:

How AI transforms reactive operations into predictive powerhouses
Why unified platforms eliminate costly silos and delays
The secret to building supply chains that bend without breaking

Read the eBook

Ready to get connected?

Your supply chain’s future depends on the decisions you make today. Discover what’s possible when your entire supply chain moves as one.

The Connected Supply Chain Playbook: A Leader’s Guide to Agility, Visibility & Resilience

Stop fighting fragmented systems. Start building connected supply chains.

The hidden cost of disconnected operations

Download the eBook

The result? Higher costs, missed opportunities, and constant firefighting instead of strategic growth.

Applied, purpose-built AI

A unified user experience: Harmony®

The E2net partner network

Unified applications

Applied, purpose-built AI

A unified user experience: Harmony®

The E2net partner network

Unified applications

What you’ll gain, beyond standard supply chain solutions

Visibility that actually matters

Speed when seconds count

Built-in expertise

Continuous improvement

True integration

E2open has results that speak volumes across supply chain functions

26%

30-40%

$40

E2open has results that speak volumes across supply chain functions

26%

30-40%

$40

20-30%

95%

20-30%

95%

What industry leaders say about e2open’s connected supply chain platform

Deep industry expertise, from potato chips to microchips

Automotive

High-tech electronics

Industrial manufacturing

Telecommunications

Consumer Packaged Goods

Semiconductor manufacturing

Aerospace & defense

Apparel & footwear

Automotive

High-tech electronics

Industrial manufacturing

Telecommunications

Consumer Packaged Goods

Semiconductor manufacturing

Aerospace & defense

Apparel & footwear

Strategic insights for a truly connected supply chain

Strategic insights for a truly connected supply chain

Ready to get connected?

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A unified user experience: Harmony^®

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