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Blog Planning Supply

September 25, 2025

Demand Planning vs. Demand Forecasting: Key Differences Explained

Key takeaways What is demand forecasting? Demand forecasting provides the insight: a prediction of what customers will want, how much they’ll want, where they’ll want it, and when they’ll want it. What is demand planning? Demand planning turns that insight into action: strategies for procurement, production and inventory. How do demand forecasting and demand planning work together? Demand...

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Blog Planning Supply

September 23, 2025

From Forecasts to Flexibility: Why Supply Chain Planning Matters More Than Ever

Key takeaways What is supply chain planning (SCP)? SCP is the process of aligning supply and demand through coordinated demand forecasting, production and logistics planning. Why is SCP valuable to organizations? The value of SCP lies in reducing costs, improving customer satisfaction, boosting efficiency, supporting smarter decisions and increasing agility. How does effective planning improve supply chain...

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Blog Planning Supply

September 10, 2025

Mastering the Complexity of Make-to-Order Supply Chains

The tightrope of Make-to-Order supply chains Make-to-Order (MTO) businesses are some of the most complex, and most fascinating, supply chains to work with. Every customer order is a new project—often with customized specifications, tight timelines, and dependencies that span multiple suppliers and production facilities. Unlike Make-to-Stock (MTS) operations, where products are built in anticipation of...

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Blog Global Trade Supply

June 24, 2025

Congratulations to the 23 e2open Clients Included in the Gartner® Supply Chain Top 25 for 2025

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 ...

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Blog Global Trade Supply

June 11, 2025

Beyond the Next Tariff: Building Disruption Ready Supply Chains

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...

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Blog Planning Supply

February 27, 2025

From Crisis to Clarity: Leveraging AI and Real-Time Data to Forge Future Supply Chain Resilience

For years, companies walked a high-wire act, carefully balancing efficiency and cost. But then the global pandemic sent a storm with high winds, shaking the wire and sending businesses scrambling to regain their footing. The global Covid-19 pandemic redefined the way businesses think about supply chain management, exposing vulnerabilities and pushing systems to their limits....

Blog Supply

February 4, 2025

5 Key Supply Chain Trends Shaping 2025

Supply chains are evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by advancements in technology, shifting geopolitical dynamics, and changing customer expectations. As we move further into 2025, here are five key trends that supply chain professionals and leaders should have on their radar. Supply chain trend 1: Risk management will take center stage The era of...

Blog Supply

January 8, 2025

The Risks of Going Viral: How to Prepare for a Sudden Demand Surge

In today’s fast-paced, social media-driven world, viral products are an exciting phenomenon. A product can go from obscurity to global sensation in the blink of an eye, thanks to the power of influencers and online platforms. While it may at first seem like a dream come true for brand owners, viral successes bring a unique...

Blog Supply

October 11, 2024

“Why Are the Shelves Empty, Dad?”: How Hurricanes Impact the Supply Chain

Hurricanes and the Supply Chain The other day at the grocery store, my 10-year-old son asked me a simple question, “Dad, why are the shelves empty?” He’d noticed some of his favorite snacks missing, and it struck him as strange. Little did he know, the answer was anything but simple. I explained that hurricanes were...

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Blog Logistics Planning Supply

October 3, 2024

The Port Strike: 5 Ways to Help Manage Large-Scale Disruptions

Update: As of October 4, 2024, the ILA and USMX have, for now, come to an agreement, it doesn't mean that supply chain leaders should stop preparing for other future disruptions such as this. Thousands of dockworkers along the East and Gulf coasts began a historic strike just after midnight on October 1, 2024. This...

Blog Logistics Planning Supply

September 23, 2024

4 Ways the Recent Fed Rate Cut Will Boost Your Supply Chain

The Federal Reserve adjusts interest rates to manage the U.S. economy. When the Fed raises rates, it aims to cool down an overheating economy, curb excessive inflation, and prevent unsustainable bubbles from forming. Conversely, when the Fed cuts rates, it essentially makes borrowing cheaper, encouraging businesses and consumers to spend and invest more. This increased...

Blog Supply

August 12, 2024

Reducing Supply Risk Through Supply Chain Mapping and Traceability

It seems like the origins of almost every commodity are under the microscope these days. Whether it's cotton, coffee, or even wood, brand owners must prove their materials were acquired through fair and sustainable pathways, putting the burden of proof on the highest levels of the supply chain. Ensuring compliance and maintaining a high level...

Blog Global Trade Supply

July 18, 2024

New EU Deforestation Regulations are Coming: Here’s How to Ensure Compliance with the EUDR

Organizations everywhere are facing mounting pressure to meet ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) regulations as many governments implement more laws to help combat environmental and social issues. For instance, the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), and the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) are recent pivotal developments in this space. Moreover, upcoming EU regulations...

How does a supply shortage impact the rest of your supply chain? Explore how supply chain leaders can assess and quickly pivot to keep goods moving when disaster strikes.

Blog Supply

April 24, 2024

Managing Supply Shortages: Lessons Learned from Recent Headlines

Supply chains are the lifeblood of modern businesses, ensuring the smooth flow of goods and services from manufacturers to end consumers. However, recent events like the Baltimore Port Bridge collapse and the Taiwan earthquake have underscored the vulnerability of these intricate networks. As supply chain leaders, we must learn from these disruptions and proactively address...

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