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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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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,...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Key takeaways What is scenario planning in supply chain management? Scenario planning is the practice of simulating potential “what-if” conditions to anticipate and prepare for disruptions across sourcing, production, logistics, and demand. Why does scenario planning matter? It helps organizations stay resilient by reducing risk, maintaining continuity, and enabling faster, data-driven decisions when conditions change....
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