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E2open Named a Leader Again for Fourth Consecutive Year: Gartner® 2026 Magic Quadrant™ for Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
Transportation vendors are operating in an environment defined by volatility. Disruptions, shifting trade dynamics, and rising service expectations are now part of day‑to‑day operations, not temporary conditions. In our opinion the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Transportation Management Systems (TMS) provides an independent view on how the TMS market is evolving and a comparison of various vendors across execution and vision. Fill out the form to download the report and see why e2open was positioned as a Leader. Key challenges organizations managing transportation operations are navigating Organizations managing transportation are operating under sustained pressure from multiple directions, including: Ongoing disruption and uncertainty The need to balance cost control with service performance Increasing operational complexity across modes and geographies Difficulty comparing and evaluating TMS vendors in a crowded market These challenges are prompting many teams to reassess how well their current transportation management systems support their operational needs.
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
Hormuz Crisis Pushes Struggling Trucking Sector to the Brink
April 9, 2026 | SupplyChainBrain Rigs are expensive, operating costs are expensive, and fuel is expensive — you need more cash to get into the game than you ever did before," says John Lash, VP of product strategy with supply chain management software provider e2open.
Valantic on Digital Transformation in Supply Chain Planning
Digital transformation in supply chain planning is no longer a future ambition. For many organizations, it is an active response to disruption, uncertainty, and rising expectations across the supply chain.
How e2open and Shippeo Enable Real‑Time Supply Chain Visibility and Faster Disruption Response
In this video, Anand Medepalli, Chief Product Office and Head of Presales at Shippeo shares how the partnership with e2open enables customers to identify and react to disruptions more quickly. Armed with high-quality visibility data, and the ability to more accurately predict ETAs, organizations can move beyond static plans and free their teams to focus on higher-value outcomes.
How QSC Centralized Supply Chain Data and Adapted to Tariff Disruption with e2open
In this customer testimonial video, Nishith Mohnot, Senior Manager of Business Systems at QSC, explains how increasing trade pressure—particularly tariffs—has reshaped sourcing strategies across the AV‑IT industry.
Creating a Mature Transportation Network: A Clear Roadmap to Fuel and Freight Optimization
Transportation leaders are navigating one of the most complex operating environments in decades. Fuel price volatility, shifting freight capacity, and sustained pressure to reduce transportation spend have made cost control harder, and more critical, than ever. Most organizations are clear on the outcomes they want: lower total transportation costs, stronger carrier relationships, and more predictable service. What’s often missing is a clear, repeatable roadmap to achieve those outcomes without relying on short‑term fixes. This white paper is written for transportation and supply chain leaders who are responsible for long‑term performance. It explores how transportation maturity is built through connected execution, transparent fuel pricing, and disciplined use of data—helping organizations move from volatility to control. Why transportation leaders struggle to control fuel and freight costs For transportation leaders, cost control is no longer just about negotiating rates. It requires balancing contract and spot market exposure, protecting service levels, and adapting to market swings that can change quickly.
How Goikid Enables Supply Chain Transformation with e2open
In this video, Simon Aboud, Partner at Goikid, explains how organizations can no longer rely on stability as a given in global supply chains. Constant disruption, increasing regulatory pressure, and rising customer expectations require a new approach—one built on network‑based transformation, digitalization, and collaboration.
Aligning Trade Expertise and Technology for Better Global Trade Outcomes
In this video, Mike Thompson, President and Co‑Founder of Trade Forward, shares how global importers are navigating tariffs, regulatory change, and rising costs—and why global trade automation has become critical.
Optimizing Transportation Spend and Service with AI-Powered TMS
Transportation teams face increasing volatility, from shifting market rates to service disruptions and rising operational costs. This video explores how digital transformation in transportation management helps organizations gain control over spend while improving reliability.
The Rise of the Supply Chain Super Planner
How connected data, automation, and AI are redefining the supply chain planner’s role Supply chain planning is at an inflection point. Volatility is constant, planning horizons are shorter, and exceptions never stop coming. Traditional tools and manual workflows can’t keep up. The concept of connected planning changes the equation. With this approach, planners can move beyond firefighting into a more strategic role, leveraging multi-enterprise data, automation of supply chain processes, and contextual intelligence, and cross-functional coordination to directly influence revenue, margins, service, and resilience. Designed for supply chain planning leaders, demand and supply planners, and operations executives navigating growing complexity and disruption, this ebook explores how the planner role is evolving and what organizations must do to enable the next generation of supply chain super planners. Download the ebook.
Rising grocery costs loom as Middle East conflicts disrupt supply chains
March 27, 2026 | Food Navigator USA John highlights that rising fuel and fertilizer costs are intensifying supply chain pressures, leaving companies with limited ability to absorb additional costs. The CargoWise data is also included extensively as well, pointing to how a growing share of global shipments are already being disrupted and signaling that higher food prices for consumers are increasingly unavoidable.
How Signify Centralized Global Trade Compliance with e2open
In this customer testimonial video, Edwin Tolsma, Trade Compliance, Global Domains and IT Lead at Signify explains how growing regulatory complexity and fragmented processes were impacting daily operations. By enabling global trade compliance with e2open, Signify
Transportation Management for Shippers: Key Innovations That Drive Efficiency
How can smarter, more connected operations help shippers face today’s transportation challenges? Shippers face mounting pressure to control costs, improve service levels, and operate more sustainably—all while navigating market volatility and capacity constraints. Legacy processes and disconnected systems make it difficult to gain the visibility and intelligence needed to stay competitive. The demands of modern transportation management require real‑time insights, automation, and seamless collaboration across carriers, partners, and internal teams.
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.