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Navigating the Golden Quarter: Transportation and Logistics Challenges in Retail’s Peak Season

The term “Golden Quarter” refers to the final three months of the year, between October and December, and is a critical period for retailers due to the major back-to-back shopping events like Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the holiday season. This peak buying season typically sees a surge in consumer spending, making it vital for...

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Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) – UK’s Improved Safety and Security Controls

Background: The UK’s post-Brexit border strategy Following the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union in 2021, the UK government needed to establish its own border control system – a task critical to maintaining national security and smooth trade operations. In response to this new challenge, the UK Government published the Border Target Operating Model...

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How Connected Transportation Management Software Drives the Retail Industry

For retailers and producers of consumer packaged goods (CPG), transportation management software is the lifeblood of their business. It's how they navigate the complex, step-by-step process of moving their products from the manufacturing phase into the hands of their end customers. Like everything else in the supply chain world, logistics have become much more complex...

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Get Ready for Switzerland’s New Digital Goods Traffic System – Passar

Switzerland’s custom landscape is undergoing a digital revolution. Whether you’re a transportation provider, seasoned exporter, frequent importer, or anywhere in between, Passar will reshape your interactions with Swiss customs. Starting in June 2023, the transition will gradually replace existing freight applications NCTS and e-dec through the end of 2026. This blog post is your roadmap...

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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...

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Employee Spotlight: Yendis Lombillo

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...

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E2open Ocean Shipping Index Reveals Sharp Increase in Global Ocean Shipment Transit Times Due to Multiple Ongoing Disruptions

Latest report shows year-over-year increase of eight days for global average shipment time from initial booking to clearing gate at final port, five-day increase in actual transit time AUSTIN, Texas – July 31, 2024 – E2open Parent Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ETWO), the connected supply chain SaaS platform with the largest multi-enterprise network, has published the...

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Top Features to Consider When Evaluating Supply Chain Software Solutions

Introduction to supply chain software In the fast-paced modern business world, the supply chain acts as a backbone, connecting every part of the extensive, and often global, production and distribution process for goods. From mining silicon for semiconductors to assembling a new car, to cutting down trees and creating paper for notebooks – many businesses...

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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...

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Five Supply Chain Trends Shaping the Future of Sourcing, Trade, and Logistics, Pt.1

Like a Formula 1 racecar, supply chain trends move at breakneck speed. Every week, it seems like there are new regulations, geopolitical crises, climate events, or sanctions zooming by that keep you on the edge of your seat. If you blink, you’ll miss it and be left in the dust. This is why it pays...

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Is Nearshoring to Mexico the Right Fit for Your Organization?

For decades, China has represented the pinnacle of global trade. As companies around the world began offshoring manufacturing to China to cut costs, the country emerged as an international export leader. However, recent trade patterns signal a changing tide in global supply chain dynamics. In 2023, Mexico became the US’s top trader, outpacing China for...

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Congratulations to the 23 e2open Clients Included in The Gartner® Supply Chain Top 25 for 2024 Ranking

With the announcement of The Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 rankings1, e2open would like to take a moment to recognize our 23 clients who we believe, have been included for their work towards supply chain excellence. For us, this is an incredible achievement that speaks to our clients’ ability to manage a superior supply chain...

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E2open Releases 2024 Sustainability Report

Supply chain software provider’s report presents transparency into environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy and initiatives AUSTIN, Texas – July 3, 2024 – E2open Parent Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ETWO), the connected supply chain SaaS platform with the largest multi-enterprise network, has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, which provides continued transparency into the company’s approach to...

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Employee Spotlight: Daniel Branch

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...

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New De Minimis Trade Measures: Minimize the Impact on Your Supply Chain

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has made sweeping changes to de minimis trade rules in 2025, ending decades of duty-free treatment for low-value imports. These changes aim to close loopholes exploited by global retailers—especially Chinese platforms like Temu and Shein—and address national security concerns. If your supply chain relies on low-value imports, here’s...

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