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Rise of AI: Supply Chain Management and the World’s Most Promising Technology
There was a time when artificial intelligence (AI) was the stuff of science fiction writers. Many readers around the world, including me as a young boy, were tantalized by the possibility of a [...]
Better Service and Lower Risks: Product Classification Simplified
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 [...]
Production Quality and Traceability Have Never Been More Important
Companies that contract some or all of their manufacturing processes often gain financial benefits. However, outsourced manufacturing comes at the cost of reduced supply chain visibility. For instance, when quality issues arise, early [...]
Multi-Enterprise Capabilities Drive Supply Chain Planning Technology Requirements
Gartner Magic Quadrants have long played a key role in how business decision-makers evaluate software vendors. To be recognized in any Magic Quadrant, we believe you must have a strong product and a [...]
Don’t Be Overcome by All the Trade Content Updates
The deluge of challenges we faced in 2020 hasn’t really subsided in 2021, although many of us hoped it would. Still at the forefront, disruptions from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continue to affect [...]
Celebrating Women in Technology for Bringing Value and Vitality to a Crucial Industry
Sometimes a door seems locked, but all it needs is a little push. Sometimes an idea that starts as a “maybe” gains momentum until it’s a tidal wave that carries you beyond imagination’s [...]
Channel Technology Can Improve Your Response to Macroeconomic Conditions
If your company reaches customers through an indirect channel, understanding how it is impacted by external influences is essential. Analyzing the effect of changes in macroeconomic and technological factors can help you gain [...]
Who Doesn’t Love a Good Deal? Easing Duty Drawback for Manufacturers
Retailers know what catches a savvy shopper's attention: Give them a discount, reward dollars, rewards points or even a rebate. Discounts are attractive to companies too. Minimizing international trade duties is one of [...]
Control Tower Capabilities Q&A: How to Separate the Truth from the Hype
E2open recently held a live webinar, co-hosted with Talking Logistics, on the topic, Control Tower Capabilities: How to Separate the Truth from the Hype. We received so much interest and so many questions during [...]
Bill of Lading Standards Critical for Digital Collaboration
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 [...]
The Power of a Business Network for Pharma and Life Science Companies
For several years, pharmaceuticals and life science companies have enjoyed strong sales and profits based on quality products. However, the market is changing. There is an increase in over the counter (OTC) businesses, [...]
3 Keys to Achieve an Agile, Digitally-Enabled Supply Chain
Businesses are like naval ships battling the rough winds and waters of a hurricane. In an area of uncertainty, the forces of change blow from every direction. Trade wars, pandemics, extreme weather and [...]
Leveraging S&OP Hierarchy Modeling to Adjust Complex Plans
“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail!” is a frequently quoted word of caution from Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding fathers of the United States. Sales and operations planning [...]
Get Your Channel Incentives Technology Right
There is one advantage to having poor channel incentives technology: You can always blame it on the tools! In my previous blog post, What Could Make Your Channel Partner Incentives More Successful?, I [...]
Managing the Unexpected: A Lesson in Predictive ETAs
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 [...]
What Could Make Your Channel Partner Incentives More Successful?
Believe it or not, most incentive programs are completely unsuccessful. In the spring of 2020, SiriusDecisions (now part of Forrester Research) surveyed1 more than 10,000 business leaders to determine the state of channel partner [...]