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If there was one thing to learn from the way the global pandemic affected the shipping industry, it was to expect the unexpected. While some experts predicted that reopening economies would cause gridlock in global shipping, no one was expecting the chaos taking place at ports and along trade routes. Compounding the current issues, the...
A leading global container shipping and logistics company, MSC operates 570 ships across 155 countries, moving cargo around the world. This pioneer of digital transformation recognizes the need for common industry standards that enable interoperability across carriers, providers and geographies. Listen as Andre Simha, Global Chief Digital & Information Officer at MSC, talks about digitalization and how e2open has increased data exchange security, helped transform service quality and established critical track-and-trace standards.
AUSTIN, Texas – August 18, 2021 – E2open (NYSE: ETWO), a network-based provider of cloud-based, mission-critical, end-to-end supply chain management software, today announced the release of its third-quarter technology update for the year, with a wide range of enhancements to help clients further leverage e2open’s multi-enterprise network to make more connected business decisions. Connected decisions improve resiliency and...
Supply chain students worldwide will someday study the “COVID-19 years” with a magnifying glass as intensely as the Industrial Revolution. Yet as a shipper or forwarder living through this, you don’t have the luxury of hindsight. Instead, you are trying to tame the supply chain even as supply and demand fluctuate in response to unpredictable...
Ocean trade platform to streamline booking and shipping instructions for COSCO customers AUSTIN, Texas and SHANGHAI – [June 29, 2021] – E2open (NYSE: ETWO), a leading network-based provider of 100% cloud-based, mission-critical, end-to-end supply chain management software, and COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited (COSCO), a Chinese multinational transportation conglomerate, today announced an extension of their partnership...
AUSTIN, Texas – June 8, 2021 – E2open (NYSE: ETWO), a leading network-based provider of 100% cloud-based, mission-critical, end-to-end supply chain management software, today announced the release of its second quarterly technology update of 2021, with added process automation and expanded artificial intelligence (AI) innovations to help clients and their partners make better, faster and more efficient decisions....
E-commerce sales have escalated over the last few years, and reports are showing progressive growth over time. A 2018 study conducted by UPS indicated that significantly high percentages of online buyers across many major economies have purchased from international retailers. Accenture reported in 2019 that cross-border e-commerce growth was occurring at twice the rate of...
Updates guidance for fiscal year 2022, adds additional strategic partnerships, expands salesforce AUSTIN, Texas – April 5, 2020 – E2open (NYSE: ETWO), a leading network-based provider of 100% cloud-based, mission-critical, end-to-end supply chain management software, today updates guidance for fiscal year 2022, provides preliminary financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and year ended February...
INTTRA by e2open supports the new DCSA transport document standards. INTTRA by e2open (INTTRA), the largest digital network and information provider at the center of the ocean shipping industry, has a long history of working with carriers to establish implementation standards for bookings, shipping instructions, track and trace, and other functions using the United Nations...
Several shipping lines recently merged to form one of the world’s largest single shipping networks. With over 1.5 million containers to manage across more than 120 countries, the holding company for the new carrier network needed a better way to oversee the movement of such a sizeable volume of inventory. To maximize the usage of containers, eliminate manual searches and secure cost savings, the business selected e2open’s Equipment Management application. Read this case study to learn how the company synchronized import shipments with export bookings and streamlined container logistics on a single platform.
Trade compliance management, landed cost calculation and shipment visibility solution for today's global e-commerce environment AUSTIN, Texas — October 29, 2020 — E2open, the one place in the cloud to run your supply chain, has enabled GEODIS, a global logistics provider, to improve its competitive advantage. As a third-party logistics (3PL) provider, GEODIS provides its...
New partnership will provide more flexibility, control and value in shipping logistics AUSTIN, October 28, 2020 – Cloud Logistics by e2open (Cloud Logistics) and Uber Freight today announced a partnership on a direct Application Programming Interface (API) integration for seamless access to digital freight brokerage rates and capacity when planning or executing shipments within the industry’s...
Do you remember taking long road trips as a kid and repeatedly asking, “Are we there yet?” During long transport journeys, Logistic Service Providers (LSPs) often get asked a similar question by their customers – “Is my stuff there yet?” Managing a successful supply chain requires balancing external and internal factors that may or may...
The past 10 years have brought significant changes to the trucking industry, requiring more agile and responsive supply chains to increase efficiency when executing shipments. Assistance is available from digital freight brokers like Uber Freight, Convoy and Loadsmart, which help shippers find lower-cost spot rates and short-term capacity without the need for a fixed-price contract. Now shipping can be even easier. E2open’s Transportation Management application integrates seamlessly with digital freight brokers to provide comprehensive transportation management system (TMS) capabilities and quick access to instant quotes and bookings. E2open’s platform connects you to a broader network and gives you an open road: Fewer costly and time-intensive manual processes for capacity sourcing and tendering Robust analytics for evaluating shipment performance Lower shipping costs due to real-time market pricing and spot rates Continuous 24/7 access using cloud-based, digital booking capabilities
When introducing new products, changing suppliers or components or sourcing from new regions, procurement teams need to take into account several factors. Historically, product quality, supplier performance and unit price have ranked among brand owners’ top criteria for qualifying suppliers and manufacturers. Still, it’s always puzzled me as to why total landed cost hasn’t played...
