Supply

September 15, 2025 | ConsumerAffairs
Your favorite Halloween candy is going to be more expensive this year. Learn why prices are going up and how consumers can save.

A leading global fashion retailer with iconic clothing brands operates a vast network of physical stores and e-commerce platforms across multiple regions. The company is committed to strong corporate ethics and social responsibility, and strives to ensure its supply chain adheres to ethical standards globally.

Our comprehensive eBook reveals how multi-tier supply network mapping transforms supply chain management. You’ll learn proven strategies to reduce risk, improve collaboration, and build resilience across every supplier tier.

The uncomfortable truth is that many companies are measuring forecast accuracy at the wrong level. While your C-suite sees strong quarterly numbers, at the supply chain execution level where service and inventory happen, forecast accuracy is much lower.

Supply chain disruptions hit automotive manufacturers hard. One missing semiconductor chip or aluminum shortage can shut down entire production lines, costing lost revenue and frustrated customers.

High-tech brands often outsource production to component suppliers and contract manufacturers, so electronics manufacturing depends on smooth, multi-tier supply collaboration and deep insight across all tiers of the supply network. Download our solution brief to learn how e2open’s collaboration solutions ensure that brands have the right amount of visibility, sub-tier collaboration, and flexibility to deliver.

Automotive manufacturers and OEMs face increasing pressures in a dynamic industry – shrinking build cycles, shifting demand, regulatory changes, and rising risks threaten smooth operations. Effective supply collaboration is no longer optional.

For over a century, this iconic American automaker has been synonymous with manufacturing innovation. But with increasing volatility and uncertainty, they faced a critical challenge: 95% of their finished vehicles were sitting idle for months due to missing components. The solution? A new approach to supplier commitment.

December 13, 2024 | Food Logistics
Frozen foods are gaining popularity as innovations in cold chain technology to make them more convenient, sustainable, and accessible. From AI-driven demand sensing to real-time monitoring, these advancements are reducing waste, improving efficiency, and helping manufacturers meet rising consumer demand.

E2open's supply chain solutions help companies drive efficient supply collaboration, reduce costs, and enhance supply assurance through digitalization.

Outsourced manufacturing was originally adopted as a low-cost strategy for brands. Since then, the practice has brought on new obstacles that have made it increasingly more difficult to achieve a sustainable and high-quality production operation. 

September 18, 2024 | Industry Week
Hear what John Lash has to say about the expected positive impact from latest Federal Reserve rate cut since the pandemic.

September 11, 2024 | SupplyChainBrain
It looks like peak season is coming early this year, as consumers and retailers opt for cheaper, slower shipping options. Hear what e2open's Pawan Joshi has to say about it.

Founded in 2002, this American audio equipment manufacturer is known for its high-quality wireless, multi-room audio systems. Partnering with leading music services, this organization has made significant strides in the audio industry. Their supply chain utilizes outsourced contract manufacturers (CMs) and requires constant management to ensure seamless component availability.

April 20, 2024 | CNN Business
Pawan Joshi highlights the continued strength of the US economy in 2024, as consumers continue to spend on experiences.

April 1, 2024 | Manufacturing Digital
Manufacturing Digital speaks with Mehmet Demicri, Senior VP of e2open, about manufacturing balance and the global supply chain.

Parts shortages, like missing puzzle pieces, pose unique challenges for businesses because they can negatively impact all levels of production and fulfillment. But one company, renowned for barcodes, mobile computing, and RFID expertise, discovered how to predict and address inventory gaps by managing shortages efficiently.

A prominent €11 billion conglomerate in the global building and housing market faced operational challenges stemming from their rapid acquisition strategy. Collaborating with e2open, the company embarked on a transformational journey to modernize its sales and operations planning (S&OP) processes.

As a global leader in providing comprehensive solutions for data centers, communication networks, and industrial facilities, this US-based company faced significant challenges in supply chain management with manual processes and fragmented communication across hundreds of suppliers.

This iconic candy and snacking brand struggled with cumbersome manual processes and zero visibility into changing demand patterns, leading to missed opportunities for taking timely, corrective measures.

January 3, 2024 | Procurement Magazine
Procurement Magazine speaks with e2open’s Pawan Joshi, Executive VP, Products and Strategy, about why companies are moving production away from areas like China and bringing it closer to home.

Bhavik Rao, CIO Americas at Vertiv, explains how the right technology platform and the expertise of the teams behind it helped Vertiv tackle disruptions, streamline processes, and ultimately gain productivity and efficiency.

December 19, 2023 | Inside Supply Management Magazine
Customer expectations are often unrealistic or unsustainable. Hear what e2open's Pawan Joshi recommends for companies to improve customer relationships.

Unlock the power of your supply chain with e2open's Supply Network Discovery application. In an era of constant disruption, your business can leverage e2open’s platform to ensure compliance, seamlessly share strategic information, trace raw materials to their origins, and collaborate to avoid disruptions.

December 6, 2023 | London Loves Business
Consumer confidence is slumping. Hear from Jeff Eckel on how retailers can win customer loyalty and bump sales by building supply resilience.

A world leader in electronics manufacturing produces components found in almost everything – from healthcare and electronic equipment to automotive and home appliances. The company’s complex supply chain serves over 300 top global brands. It operates in 100+ sites across 30+ countries and collaborates with a staggering 26,000+ suppliers.

November 27, 2023 | Electronic Specifier
Learn what e2open's Mike Hitmar says about the UK's Advanced Manufacturing plan, and how automotive leaders should use short and long-term planning to build future proofed supply chains.

November 24, 2023 | Supply Chain Digital
New federal funding for domestic port improvement projects is expected to have a significant benefit for customers and consumers.

October 26, 2023 | futuresparity
Read what e2open's Jeff Eckel has to say about how businesses can gain a competitive edge in their supply this holiday season.

October 9, 2023 | London Loves Business
Read what Mike Hitmar, Director of Product Marketing at e2open, has to say about the future demand of EV, and the need for automotive manufacturers to shift strategies to address the change.

September 22, 2023 | Energy & Sustainability Solutions
EV manufacturers will need to adapt to future supply and demand, as new legislation helps to shape a changing market.

September 1, 2023 | Supply Chain Digital
Michael Farlekas, CEO of e2open, warns that companies looking to move manufacturing away from China may face difficult logistical challenges.

August 14, 2023 | SupplyChainBrain
Possible collaboration with the UK may help American manufacturers move away from it's dependence on current providers such as China and Africa.

August 14, 2023 | MarketWatch
Frozen fruit and vegetable prices have gone up over the last year due to a shortage of frozen ingredients and an increase in the cost of cold storage. Read what Pawan Joshi, Senior VP of Products and Strategy at e2open, has to say about fruits and vegetables in the supply chain.

Dual-use products encompass a broad range of items that have both civilian and military applications. These products can include chemicals, electronics, software, and technologies that, while intended for peaceful purposes, may be used in military or weapons development contexts. Businesses must recognize and evaluate the dual-use nature of their products to ensure compliance with export control regulations.

As the world becomes more connected, so does the modern supply chain. However, this has revealed the complex relationships between the tiers in the pursuit of tighter collaboration and digital connectivity. The increasing globalization of supply chains makes them profound, and far-reaching, with actors in each tier ready to participate in conversations they previously didn’t have access to.

Discover how true multi-tier supply collaboration drives agility, resilience, and innovation across different industries.

June 21, 2023 | Food Logistics
South America is emerging as a new supplier, as businesses look to diversify their sourcing and strengthen their supply chains.

June 12, 2023 | Supply Chain Management Review
U.S. companies are looking for was to diversify their supply chain, such as reshoring and decreasing dependence on China. Read what Michael Farlekas, CEO of e2open, has to say in this article from Supply Chain Management Review.

April 19, 2023 | Dynamic Business
Paul Soong suggests ways in which companies can manage inventory effectively though accurately forecasting demand.

Aprill 10, 2023 | Manufacturing Voices
Outsourced manufacturing is intended to reduce costs, but visibility and control of goods can be a challenge. Discover how to establish end-to-end supply chain visibility and decrease risk in your manufacturing process.

As retailers resume the service expectations they held prior to the pandemic, chargebacks to consumer packaged goods companies are reaching historic levels due to ongoing supply disruptions. Don’t let tighter delivery windows, higher non-compliance fines, and tougher on-time, in-full (OTIF) requirements erode your bottom line.

February 21, 2023 | IT in the Supply Chain
Food shortages are becoming more commonplace. Gary Barraco, AVP of Product Marketing at e2open breaks down how connected technology solutions will allow companies to maintain brand reputation.

February 16, 2023 | US News & World Report
Large appliances are still hard to come by due to supply chain issues, and prices are impacted by inflation and supply and demand.

January 31, 2023 | ABC Action News
How much does it cost to host a Super Bowl party? E2open's Pawan Joshi weighs in.

Join e2open for an overview of the Carrier Scorecard and Procurement Discovery processes for carriers and shippers so everyone can take advantage of these strategic benefits. Carriers will learn how to leverage their current performance data to focus their improvement efforts toward achieving a higher certification level.

January 28, 2023 | IT in the Supply Chain
UK car manufacturers are struggling to access semiconductors and supply chain technology will be essential to manage this challenge.

In an industry with the explosive demand for semiconductor chips, manufacturers are challenged to maximize the use of limited production capacity, keep quality and yields high, respond to both governmental investments in the industry and changing regulations, bring new products to market quickly, and reach potential profits.

Short supply and service gaps at every stage of manufacturing and distribution are potential threats for all of supply, from raw materials to finished goods. The effects extend across internal operations, outsourced manufacturing, and distribution. 

Watch this exclusive Supply and Demand Chain Executive webinar to learn how you can make more informed supply and inventory allocation decisions despite ongoing shortages of components and raw materials.

Are you challenged with determining how much stock to build, and where to position it? Do you lack visibility to inventory stored throughout your supply chain? Watch this video and rethink your inventory management strategy with e2open's Inventory Collaboration application.

A fast-growing manufacturer of semiconductors, onsemi (formerly ON Semiconductor) serves a broad range of markets. In this video, Umesh Limaye, the company's Director of Solutions and Integrations, talks about how e2open’s Manufacturing Visibility application has enabled onsemi to scale its supply chain and increase the speed of integrations that have been pivotal to a rapid growth strategy.

Manage supply and manufacturing risk through holistic orchestration driven by real-time partner collaboration across all tiers of supply and production helping to reduce supply and production risks, optimize costs, increase supply assurance, and gain the agility to capture upside revenue.

Manufacturers and Brand Owners are facing a growing list of challenges when engaging with contract manufacturers to make themselves more agile and resilient. The global growth has made obtaining real-time visibility into production and manufacturing a challenge that if achieved, can provide real benefits through a holistic view of production performance across internal and external manufacturing facilities.

In today’s fast-paced manufacturing environment, supply chain agility isn’t optional—it’s essential. E2open Supply Planning empowers discrete manufacturers to create feasible, profitable plans that align with real-world constraints.

For manufacturers across industries, managing recalls can involve high costs or even life-threatening situations. Ensuring consistent quality and lot, batch, and serial number traceability across the supply chain is crucial for controlling risks and safeguarding consumers.

Defective products can result in injuries, untold financial liability and brand damage. Companies must quickly identify the affected items, remove them from the supply chain and issue replacement goods if necessary. These activities come at a high cost, especially if it’s not easy to identify which products are defective. 

Global manufacturers often buy from many different suppliers, so keeping track of the progress of each purchase order (PO) that comes through for direct materials components can be extremely challenging for procurement teams. 

In apparel and private-label industries, new products and product lines are designed and launched rapidly—often several times each year. To stay ahead of the competition, brand owners must work to deliver new and innovative products, meet consumer demands, flex with production shifts and navigate a myriad of sourcing challenges such as quality and regulatory requirements.

Inventory imbalances can quickly spiral into costly disruptions. E2open’s Supply Inventory Collaboration application helps you proactively manage shortages and excesses across your entire supply network. With real-time visibility into materials at every node—from internal sites to external partners—you can reduce safety stock, minimize obsolescence, and unlock working capital.

Having accurate product cost data—not just at the unit level, but for the components in each unit—is crucial for nearly every aspect of producing and selling goods profitably. However, when you depend on hundreds or thousands of contract manufacturers and suppliers, it’s difficult to predict your actual costs using manual methods and spreadsheets. 

Brand owners have a hard time controlling and seeing the cost of goods when outsourcing production. E2open’s Buy-Sell Management application gives you visibility to secure better prices and terms and improve margins to ensure a consistent supply of raw materials meet demand. 

To truly understand their carbon impact, companies will have to examine how much carbon is emitted along their entire value chain, from sourcing to delivery, and then in the use and disposal of their products. It’s about the entire lifecycle, not just the internal operations.

Read this white paper to find out how to enable your VMI capabilities. You’ll discover the benefits of VMI, the components of a successful VMI solution and how the process works.

Direct procurement departments are being tasked with more responsibilities than ever as they assess suppliers and strive to acquire materials at the optimal cost. See how the essential elements of collaboration, optimization, automation and negotiation factor into an effective direct procurement process.

Traditionally, direct procurement teams had one goal: acquire materials to manufacture finished goods at the optimal cost. However, manufacturing has grown more complex, often with hundreds of suppliers and sites involved. Lead times are now tighter and competitive pressure is greater.

In 2020 everything changed, and business leaders had to adapt. This executive brief reveals what actually happened to business during the pandemic and offers proven strategies for decision makers as they navigate continued disruption and risk.

Many of today’s manufacturing challenges are caused by disparate internal systems, obtaining essential data from external partners, and slow, error-prone spreadsheet exchanges. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

For apparel and footwear brands, product safety and quality are crucial. Their products are subject to rigid consumer safety regulations, with violations often leading to costly brand damage that can take years to reverse.

International shippers are confronted with the challenge of determining if a partner, customer or contact is designated as a restricted party. With hundreds of lists worldwide, manually screening for restricted parties is time-consuming, inefficient and prone to errors.

Improve quality control, safeguard brand equity, ensure compliance and limit liability exposure by quickly identifying the root cause of quality issues and enabling effective, well-targeted recalls.

Fluctuating demand requires that you carefully manage components, ingredients and subassemblies that are often only available in limited quantities. E2open’s Supply Forecast Collaboration application gives you visibility into supply chain limitations for planned and unplanned orders, synchronizing demand across each tier of supply.

As innovation and disruption continuously transform the business environment, you need to turn data into intelligence in an instant. You need insight to adjust nimbly to the market and give customers what they want, when they want it. Agility and sustainability drive profitability.

Experience e2open (NYSE: ETWO), and gain the power of a connected supply chain and channel with the ability to follow through on your vision.

E2open’s Manufacturing Quality and Traceability application gives you deep visibility into production processes and end-to-end quality information across your supply chain. By collecting data from disparate systems, the application creates comprehensive product genealogies regardless of who manufactures or distributes the products.

To take the right measures to safeguard your supply chain, learn more about e2open Manufacturing Quality and Traceability by watching this one-minute video.

Protect your reputation and profitability by establishing superior recall management processes. With e2open’s Recall Management application, you can rapidly trace product origins, identify affected batches and execute swift, transparent and fair recalls.

Watch this short video to learn how you can handle recalls predictably while mitigating any damage.