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E2open Named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Global Trade Management Applications for Manufacturers and Exporters 2025 Vendor Assessment
The current state of global trade for manufacturers and exporters Global trade has shifted from a predictable function to a fast-moving source of risk and complexity due to political volatility, tariffs, and heightened scrutiny by customs. What was once considered simply a compliance function has evolved into a strategic discipline that encompasses sourcing, logistics, and finance. This IDC study analyzes software providers in the market today that support global trade management processes. Global trade has become more complex and less static than it has been traditionally. Systems that automate processes and more deeply integrate analytics capabilities help organizations drive efficiencies and refocus teams to areas where their energy and expertise can deliver more value. Download the excerpt to understand the current global trade landscape and why IDC MarketScape positioned e2open as a Leader in the 2025 Vendor Assessment.
E2open Named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Global Trade Management for Retailers and Importers 2025-2026 Vendor Assessment
These are trying times for businesses engaged in cross-border commerce. To stay compliant and competitive, organizations need real-time visibility, automation, and integrated decision intelligence across their supply chains. This IDC study provides an evaluation of global trade management (GTM) solutions and spotlights the imperative for retailers and importers to adopt GTM technology that delivers automation, real-time intelligence, and end-to-end integration across compliance, logistics, and finance. Download the excerpt to understand the current global trade landscape and why IDC MarketScape named e2open a Leader in the 2025-2026 Vendor Assessment. The current state of global trade for retailers and importers Retailers and importers are operating in an era defined by volatility. Trade policy changes, forced labor regulations, and shifting sourcing strategies have made global trade execution a daily challenge. Manual processes, disconnected systems, and limited visibility can result in:
Looking Past Tariffs: Revealing Unseen Compliance Challenges Affecting International Sourcing Choices
Discover the hidden risks in global trade compliance Tariffs may steal the spotlight, but they are just the tip of a massive compliance iceberg. Sourcing and procurement professionals know the real trouble often comes from a complex web of non-tariff requirements lurking below the surface, such as import/export controls, sanctions, and country-specific rules. This white paper peels back the layers of compliance risks beyond tariffs and provides practical, usable strategies to help companies avoid costly mistakes and protect margins. What hidden compliance risks exist beyond tariffs? Global trade compliance is a complex game, where the rules change daily, some players are invisible, and you’ll get fined if you put a piece in the wrong place. In this fast-moving world, it’s not enough to track duties and freight. Organizations must also navigate a host of variables that can change overnight such as: Sanctions Import/export controls Restricted party screenings Specialized licensing and documentation Local regulations Quotas
Decision-Centric Planning: A New Paradigm to Supply Chain Resilience and Agility
If there’s one thing you can count on in supply chain management, it’s change. Agility is essential in a world where disruptions jump seemingly out of nowhere and rattle the bones of supply chains from end-to-end. Sticking to old-school, static planning models is a recipe for getting left behind by a faster competitor. This white paper is your backstage pass to the future of supply chain planning. You’ll learn what decision-centric planning means, why it’s different from traditional planning, how e2open helps enable decision-centric planning, so it delivers clear business value. What is decision-centric supply chain planning? Decision-centric planning is a modern approach that empowers organizations to sense changes, assess impacts, and act in real-time. This method uses continuous monitoring and advanced analytics to drive faster, smarter decisions. The result? Supply chains that can adapt to disruption and seize new opportunities as they arise. How decision-centric planning differs from traditional […]
India’s Electronics Ambition More About Ecosystems, Not Assembly
March 15, 2026 |Supply & Demand Chain Executive As supply chains reset under geopolitical and economic pressure, India’s strategy positions it as an emerging pillar of global high-tech manufacturing.
Six Ways Improved Capacity Utilization Reduces FTL Transportation Costs
Full-truckload (FTL) shipping can hide a costly problem in plain sight. Even when loads are planned carefully and carriers perform well, unused trailer space still gets billed. That “empty” capacity quietly inflates transportation costs without showing up as an obvious operational failure. That’s why improved capacity utilization is one of the most reliable ways to lower FTL transportation costs. When shippers make better use of every trailer they already pay for, savings follow naturally. Our infographic, Six Ways Improved Capacity Utilization Reduces FTL Transportation Costs, breaks down how smarter planning and pallet-level visibility turn wasted space into measurable cost reduction.
Managing Supply Risk: From Awareness to Action Across the Multi‑Tier Supply Network
Supply chain disruptions don’t start at Tier 1. They start deep in the supply network, where visibility is limited and response time matters most. This solution brief shows how organizations move beyond awareness to take decisive action across the multi-tier supply network.
National weekly diesel average hits highest level since 2023
March 10, 2026 | Logistics Management The national average price per gallon of diesel gasoline rose for the tenth consecutive week, for the week of March 9, according to data issued today by the Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Visibility, Control, and Duty Savings: Signify Trade Compliance Transformation
Navigating Global Trade Complexity
Global trade is no longer predictable, and for manufacturers and exporters, that creates real risk. In this IDC video, “Navigating Global Trade Complexity”1, sponsored by e2open, Travis Eide, Research Director, WW Global Supply Chain, at IDC breaks down how regulatory change, ongoing disruption, and growing complexity are reshaping global trade management. Based on findings from the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Global Trade Management Applications for Manufacturers and Exporters 2025 Vendor Assessment, the video explains why global trade management has moved beyond compliance to become a strategic capability. You’ll see how cloud‑native platforms, automation, and AI help organizations gain visibility, reduce risk, and make better decisions across compliance, logistics, and finance. If your trade processes weren’t built for this level of change, this video shows how companies can update their global trade strategy. 1 Doc #US53604225e_E2open-SV, February 2026
Improving Supply Availability and Customer Commitments: QSC’s Inspiring Supply Chain Transformation
Prepare Your Supply Chain Now for the Next Extreme Weather Event
February 27, 2026 | Supply Chain Brain 24/7 John Lash of e2open shares practical steps to build a more resilient network.
Tariffs Are Just the Tip of the Trade Compliance Iceberg
Tariffs are easy to see, track, and model. That’s why they dominate sourcing decisions. But they’re only the surface layer of global trade risk.
Supply Chain Leaders Seek Tariff Clarity as Trump Juggles Fees Again
February 23, 2026 | DC Velocity As import tariff rates continue to vacillate between the impacts of Supreme Court decisions and White House policy statements, U.S. business groups are asking the Trump Administration to pick a single, predictable policy instead of drifting between uncertain conditions.
What Is Transshipping and How Does It Help Companies Avoid Tariffs on Chinese Goods?
February 20. 2026 | Marketplace The tactic, which can be legally gray, involves shipping goods through a country with lower tariffs.
From Compliance Risk to Competitive Advantage: Sophos’ Global Trade Breakthrough
Turning Fragmented Channel Signals into Strategic Growth
Channel marketing leaders are under increasing pressure to prove ROI and justify partner program spend, yet disconnected data, outdated incentive models, and limited visibility continue to hold programs back. In this webinar, we explore how organizations are modernizing their channel strategies by moving from traditional, static programs to purposeful, behavior-shaping models, and from scattered spreadsheets to structured, data-driven planning. You will learn how the Crawl-Walk-Run approach helps teams assess their current data maturity, prioritize the right improvements, and build a scalable channel data strategy that supports measurable outcomes across the partner ecosystem. Whether you are just getting started or looking to optimize an existing program, this session offers practical guidance for driving continuous, incremental improvements in channel performance. Watch the recording and learn how to take the next step toward stronger partner alignment, smarter incentives, and demonstratable ROI from your channel investments. Speakers Larry Walsh CEO and Chief Analyst, Channelnomics Kim Lasseter Global […]
Global Trade in 2026: Key Signals, Shifts, and Strategies for Success
What forces will shape global trade in 2026—and how can your organization prepare? While no one can predict every twist and turn, one thing is certain: the convergence of shifting regulations, geopolitical uncertainty, and evolving compliance demands is creating a complex landscape of challenges—and opportunities. Companies that anticipate these changes and act decisively will unlock new sourcing options, make smarter investments, and build the agility needed to thrive in tomorrow’s markets. In this panel discussion, global trade leaders Aasha Wanless, Director of International Trade and Regulatory Compliance at Olympus Corporation, Tom Mackie, Director of Global Trade at Sophos, and Andy Simmons, Senior Director of Solutions Consulting at e2open, decoded the signals shaping the future of trade. The panelists shared key lessons from 2025 and actionable strategies to help you maintain supply chain agility and compliance as conditions continue to evolve. This session includes: Watch the on-demand discussion to understand the regulatory and geopolitical forces […]
Who Will Be the Supply Chain “Planner of the Future?”
E2open is helping redefine what it means to be a modern supply chain planner. In this video, Daniel Stidsen explores how the role is shifting—from reactive firefighting to strategic decision-making—powered by automation, better data, and more connected planning ecosystems.