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January 13, 2026

The Hidden Cost Drivers Behind Global Supply Chain Sourcing Decisions: Compliance Risks Beyond Tariffs

Organizations with cross-border supply chains operate amid volatile, fragmented, and increasingly stringent regulations. While tariff costs are usually anticipated in supply chain sourcing analysis, the central risk often lies in overlooked non-tariff...

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AI in Global Trade Compliance: What Works Now, What’s Next, and How to Govern It

January 23, 2026

AI in Global Trade Compliance: What Works Now, What’s Next, and How to Govern It

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Future-Ready Supply Chains: What Leaders Need to Know for 2026

January 20, 2026

Future-Ready Supply Chains: What Leaders Need to Know for 2026

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How e2open’s Rate IQ Uses AI to Help Shippers Cut Transportation Costs

December 22, 2025

How e2open’s Rate IQ Uses AI to Help Shippers Cut Transportation Costs

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The Metrics Behind the Metrics: Why Conformance Drives Performance

December 17, 2025

The Metrics Behind the Metrics: Why Conformance Drives Performance

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How Connected Supply Chain Planning Delivers Measurable Business Impact for Manufacturers  
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February 19, 2026

How Connected Supply Chain Planning Delivers Measurable Business Impact for Manufacturers  

Sustained volatility means complex supplier networks need more than visibility Manufacturers today manage global, multi-tier complex supplier networks that change faster than most planning systems can keep up with. Raw material scarcity, changing trade regulations, and sudden demand shifts put pressure on supply chain teams. Yet many manufacturers’ supply chains still rely on siloed, internally...

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February 13, 2026

Why Modern Supply Chains Succeed with Supply Chain Networks

What the heck is a multi-enterprise supply chain commerce network anyway, and why is it a must-have? Like death and taxes, the two immutable truths of supply chains are disruptions and collaboration. Volatility and disruptions are a given, and modern supply chains don’t operate within one company’s four walls. They live across tiers of suppliers,...

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Blog Logistics
February 5, 2026

Why Benchmarking Isn’t Enough: How SONAR and e2open Deliver True Freight Intelligence

Transportation teams are being asked to do more with less: optimize costs, protect service, and react faster to constant market shifts. Yet too often, the data they need is scattered across disconnected systems. Internal performance lives in the transportation management system (TMS), while market context lives somewhere else entirely. These silos are the exact problem...

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Blog Global Trade
February 3, 2026

The India-EU Free Trade Agreement Marks a Turning Point in Global Trade

The newly announced India-EU trade deal is being hailed as “the mother of all deals”. After nearly two decades of on-and-off negotiations, India and the European Union finalized a historic free trade agreement (FTA), on January 27, 2026, designed to reshape global commerce, strengthen strategic ties, and create a powerful economic corridor. This agreement connects...

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Blog Global Trade
January 23, 2026

AI in Global Trade Compliance: What Works Now, What’s Next, and How to Govern It

Key takeaways: How is AI used in global trade compliance? AI supports product classification, sanctions screening, document extraction, risk scoring, and customs-facing data preparation. It reduces the manual workload and accelerates decision cycles. How does AI improve HS classification accuracy? AI models analyze product data, generate HS/HTS and ECCN code suggestions, which reduces errors and...

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Blog Global Trade
January 20, 2026

Future-Ready Supply Chains: What Leaders Need to Know for 2026

Global supply chains are entering a period of accelerated change driven by AI adoption, evolving trade policies, rising regulatory pressure, and shifting regional manufacturing strategies. Volatility has become a permanent operating condition rather than a temporary disruption. As companies prepare for 2026, many leaders now view resilience as a necessary foundation rather than the final objective....

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Blog Global Trade
January 13, 2026

The Hidden Cost Drivers Behind Global Supply Chain Sourcing Decisions: Compliance Risks Beyond Tariffs

Organizations with cross-border supply chains operate amid volatile, fragmented, and increasingly stringent regulations. While tariff costs are usually anticipated in supply chain sourcing analysis, the central risk often lies in overlooked non-tariff compliance obligations, which are rarely made explicit or factored into early decision-making. These requirements include specific licensing requirements, sanctions screening, export controls, ownership-based...

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How Discrete Manufacturers Can Use Supply Chain Control Towers To Improve Visibility
Blog Supply
January 6, 2026

How Discrete Manufacturers Can Use Supply Chain Control Towers To Improve Visibility

Key takeaways What is a supply chain control tower? A supply chain control tower is a digital, real-time system that provides end-to-end visibility across supply, logistics, and distribution by unifying data from internal applications and external partners on a single platform. Why do discrete manufacturers need it? Automotive, high-tech, industrial manufacturing, and aerospace and defense companies operate...

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Blog Logistics
December 22, 2025

How e2open’s Rate IQ Uses AI to Help Shippers Cut Transportation Costs

Exploring the impact of Rate IQ on transportation expenses In today’s interconnected global marketplace, shippers face constant challenges in managing their transportation expenses. One of the most critical factors influencing their bottom line is the fluctuation of freight rates. Whether moving goods domestically or internationally, the cost of shipping can significantly affect a company’s profitability and competitiveness. Freight...

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Blog Planning
December 17, 2025

The Metrics Behind the Metrics: Why Conformance Drives Performance

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) tell us where we succeeded. However, it is Key Conformance Indicators (KCIs) that determine whether success is repeatable.  Let’s talk about something everyone can relate to—chocolate chip cookies. I love my mother’s cookies. They’ve been a family staple for years, and in my (entirely unbiased) opinion, they’re perfect. They look beautiful and taste even better. But that perfection isn’t by chance. She’s spent years...

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Blog Employee Spotlight
December 1, 2025

Employee Spotlight: Pablo Ampuero

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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November 11, 2025

Control Tower Technology: The Command Center Your Supply Chain Needs in 2025

According to the latest research from NC State’s ERM Initiative, third-party and supply chain risks have vaulted into the top tier of executive concerns for 2025. Why? Because the threats are coming faster, hitting harder, and originating from outside your four walls. Your suppliers, technology partners, and even the cloud platforms you rely on can...

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Blog Global Trade
November 5, 2025

China’s New and Expanding Extraterritorial Regulations Significantly Impact Global Supply Chains

Key takeaways China’s extraterritorial regulations now extend beyond its borders, impacting foreign companies worldwide These laws cover export controls, anti-foreign sanctions, and strict data security requirements High-risk industries include semiconductors, aerospace, automotive, biotech, and any sector relying on Chinese-origin materials Immediate actions needed: strengthen compliance frameworks, diversify suppliers, implement robust data governance, and prepare contingency...

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Blog Planning
November 3, 2025

Connected Supply Chain Planning Will Reshape the Future of Your Business

How new strategies and technology are ushering in the era of the “super planner” Supply chain planning is a lot like sailing the seven seas. Historically, mariners only had a compass and the stars to navigate, which worked well for directional guidance but left sea conditions to chance. If a storm rose out of nowhere,...

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Blog Planning
October 31, 2025

What Is Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization?

Key takeaways What is Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization (MEIO)? MEIO is a supply chain strategy that holistically optimizes inventory across all network locations, such as plants, warehouses, and distribution centers. How is MEIO different from traditional inventory optimization? Single-echelon methods optimize one node at a time, leading to a sub-optimal network. MEIO balances inventory across the entire network...

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