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If you’re in the business and don’t realize the benefits of digitizing your operations—I give you my condolences. Digital freight forwarding is to logistics as Amazon is to retail. The retail graveyard is littered with companies that were too slow to pivot and adapt to digit-first business processes; to operate with digital dexterity. While Amazon is approaching 30 years of digital disruption in retail, digital transformation in other industries is happening much faster. And it’s happening in the freight forwarder space.

By this point, there probably aren’t many people left who don’t know what an “influencer” is. It seems like no matter where you look, there’s someone in your social media feed plugging a business or service. While at first glance this may seem like yet another simple social media trend, the truth is that influencers can serve a very important purpose in a brand’s greater marketing strategy.

The number and impact of supply chain disruptions are increasing every year. In 2021, 432 extreme weather events caused more than $252B in economic damages in the United States alone, and the blockage of the Suez Canal held up $9B worth of cargo daily. As tensions between China and Taiwan continue to rise, many pundits and politicians have predicted a Chinese invasion within the next few years that could impact the supply chain of hundreds if not thousands of companies worldwide, affecting billions of dollars in global trade.

“Male-dominated industry” is a term we’ve heard for far too long, used to describe far too many businesses. While it seems like we as a global culture have made progress on this front, there is still a long way to go toward achieving our goal of true equality and inclusivity.  

E2open is powered by a strong global network of problem solvers and innovators who are 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 Heloise Szabo, Account Director of New Logo EMEA.

Planning for peak holiday seasons is an all-consuming task for major e-commerce shippers. While there are expectations for 2022 to be less disruptive than in recent years, e-commerce shippers must still be prepared. Organizations should have airtight plans for the stress that will come from demand on Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the days that follow.

For businesses whose shipping needs have evolved, making the decision to invest in a more robust shipping solution can be an important one. Many sophisticated parcel shipping solutions offer a range of capabilities that plug gaps or provide upgrades to the complex framework of a global enterprise organization.

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics have dominated the thoughts and minds of the investment community, board members, and executives for years. It’s not a surprise. The principles of ESG inherently lower risk and help optimize operations that support better long-term financial returns. No longer considered a “nice to have,” ESG is a key ingredient to every business’s long-term strategy and to unlocking long-term success and prosperity— including at e2open.

The long-awaited changes by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to modernize trade through the 21st Century Customs Framework (21CCF) are soon likely to be law. The impact will be substantial and widespread, using technology, transparency, and seamless data sharing to improve the flow of legitimate trade while targeting and enforcing compliance against unfair trade practices and high-risk importers. These changes will also have major implications for licensed customs brokers and U.S. importers of all types and sizes. Don’t be caught unaware!