E2open is ATLAS-IMPOST Certified in Germany for its Customs Management Software

In today’s world, change doesn’t wait for five-year plans. It arrives overnight, sometimes in the form of sweeping tariffs that redraw the global trade map. For manufacturers, retailers, and distributors, every new trade policy carries a ripple effect that can disrupt sourcing, production, distribution, and profitability. The recent “Liberation Day Tariffs” sent another jolt through already cautious markets. Companies scrambled, supply chains flexed, and sourcing strategies bent under pressure. With U.S.–China negotiations underway, we can hope for de-escalation but must be ready for anything. Trade policy moves fast, and hits markets just as quickly. Beneath today’s moment of relief is a fundamental truth: tariffs aren’t the first and won’t be the last cause of volatility. They just remind us how exposed many supply chains really are. Risk never left, and it’s not going away. The real question isn’t when the next disruption will come; it’s whether yo...

E2open is powered by a strong global network of problem solvers and innovators driven by strong values and our company culture. Together, we are focused on doing what’s right in business and in our communities. Every month, we will shine a spotlight on an exceptional team member who is helping us transform the supply chain industry. This month, we held a Q&A with Usman Syed, QA Manager at e2open..

Do you feel like global trade compliance is a game you just can’t seem to beat? Between keeping tabs on shifting tariffs and duties, deciphering restricted party lists and sanctions, managing trade can feel like playing chess blindfolded. Fortunately, tools like e2open’s Global Knowledge® are empowering businesses to streamline trade operations, dodge compliance risks, and stay sharp and competitive. In this blog, we’ll dive into key challenges organizations face when managing global trade content, and how a trade content tool can make it easier.