License delays and sensitive data requirements push firms to rethink sourcing strategies. The global economy runs on elements most people have never heard of. Rare earth elements (REEs) power everything from smartphones to wind turbines, yet they remain dangerously concentrated. When China introduced new export restrictions in 2025, businesses dependent on rare earth supply chains...
Why new product demand forecasting is challenging Walk into any Target and head to the shampoo aisle. You’ll find at least 75 choices: new ingredients, unique scents, hair-type formulas, and everything in between. Today’s consumers expect variety. Not just more choices, but new ones, driven by personal preferences, seasonal trends, and whatever’s popular on social...
We’re thrilled to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the 23 e2open clients recognized in the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 for 2025. We believe this recognition highlights and reinforces the commitment of these companies to exceptional, forward-thinking supply chain management that truly delivers on their business purpose. A celebration of superior supply chain performance ...
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...
Employee Spotlight 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 our communities. Every month, we will shine a spotlight on an exceptional team member who is helping us transform the supply...
More than global trade content. It’s real-time intelligence you can act on. 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...
Global trade has become much more unstable in recent times. Reciprocal and derivative tariffs are rewriting the rulebook and presenting new challenges for global enterprises everywhere. For compliance officers, global sourcing strategists, and supply chain leaders, there’s more to it than just understanding regulations – you must know how to adapt sourcing strategies, ensure correct...
Dynamic freight markets are keeping logistics leaders on their toes. Between unpredictable rates, limited carrier capacity, and constant disruptions, staying ahead can feel overwhelming. And figuring out how you’re performing against market standards, and spotting areas for improvement takes serious time and resources – something many teams just don’t have. But there's good news. With...
Imagine trying to balance on one leg, make a cup of coffee with one hand, order your groceries on your phone with the other, trying to herd your loose dogs chasing squirrels back into the house, while also getting yelled at by your spouse that the dishwasher is leaking. This is the current state of...
Secondary tariffs have introduced a layer of complexity for trade compliance professionals and importers. These additional duties not only target imports from specific countries but also penalize third-party entities trading with U.S.-sanctioned nations. To effectively manage these challenges, businesses must understand secondary Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes, their practical applications, and how to classify products...
Sometimes it seems like all you do is blink, and when you open your eyes the world around you has completely changed. The grass is a little taller. Your hands look a little older. A new form of technology has been announced on the news. Change is our only, true constant companion. In a digital...
Employee Spotlight 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 our communities. Every month, we will shine a spotlight on an exceptional team member who is helping us transform the supply...
Spirit Week 2025 kicked off a worldwide celebration of our amazing global team Spirit Week is a five-day celebration of e2open employees and the contributions they make toward our culture and success. This event takes place in all e2open offices around the globe, and it gives us all the chance to build each other up,...
Employee Spotlight 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 our communities. Every month, we will shine a spotlight on an exceptional team member who is helping us transform the supply...
Tariffs are back in the headlines. With the latest round of Trump-imposed tariffs sparking retaliatory measures from major trading partners, the impact on businesses, consumers, and the global economy is once again under the microscope. Whether it’s higher prices at the store, tensions in international trade, or shifts in manufacturing, these policies have real-world consequences. ...
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