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E2open Named a Leader in Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Transportation Management Systems for Fourth Consecutive Year
DALLAS – April 1, 2026 – E2open, part of the WiseTech Global Group (WiseTech) – a leading developer and provider of innovative software solutions for the logistics, global trade and supply chain industries worldwide, today announced that it has been positioned by Gartner as a Leader for the fourth consecutive year in the 2026 Magic...
The Business Case for Global Trade Management for Manufacturers and Exporters
Global trade is increasingly unpredictable and complex, posing greater challenges for exporters. Export controls shift with world events, sanctions broaden, and documentation requirements grow as regulators exchange more information. At the same time, sales teams pursue new markets amid tighter risk limits. Decisions made in product design, partner selection, pricing, and routing, carry immediate regulatory...
Predictive vs Prescriptive Analytics in Supply Chain Management
Key takeaways What is predictive analytics in supply chain management? Predictive analytics uses historical and real-time data to forecast what is likely to happen in a supply chain, such as demand changes, shipment delays, or potential stockouts. What is prescriptive analytics in supply chain management? Prescriptive analytics recommends the best action to take to achieve a specific...
Why Global Trade Management is Now a Profit and Risk Lever for Retailers and Importers
For many retailers and importers, global trade management has shifted from an operational issue to a strategic priority. Tariffs change with little notice, customs requirements are increasingly detailed, and sourcing now spans new regions in the midst of rising geopolitical risk. Meanwhile, growing e-commerce volumes and evolving fulfillment models have fragmented previously straightforward import flows....
Six Ways Improved Capacity Utilization Reduces FTL Transportation Costs
Full-truckload (FTL) shipping can hide a costly problem in plain sight. Even when loads are planned carefully and carriers perform well, unused trailer space still gets billed. That “empty” capacity quietly inflates transportation costs without showing up as an obvious operational failure. That’s why improved capacity utilization is one of the most reliable ways to lower FTL transportation costs. When shippers make better use of every trailer they already pay for, savings follow naturally. Our infographic, Six Ways Improved Capacity Utilization Reduces FTL Transportation Costs, breaks down how smarter planning and pallet-level visibility turn wasted space into measurable cost reduction.
Transportation Cost Savings with Pallet Stacking Intelligence
How smarter stackability logic helps FTL shippers cut costs without changing their freight. Shipping full truckloads means you’re already paying for the entire trailer, whether you use all that space or not. That’s why capacity utilization is one of the most reliable ways to reduce transportation spend without renegotiating a single rate. With the right...
What Is Transshipping and How Does It Help Companies Avoid Tariffs on Chinese Goods?
February 20. 2026 | Marketplace The tactic, which can be legally gray, involves shipping goods through a country with lower tariffs.
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Beyond the Name: Operationalizing BIS’s “Affiliates Rule” with Kharon + e2open
As of September 30, 2025, the Bureau of Industry and Security’s (BIS) interim final rule treats any foreign entity that is 50% or more owned - directly, indirectly, or in aggregate - by parties on the Entity List or MEU List, or by select Specially Designated Nationals (SDNs), as though it were listed itself. This...
E2open Ocean Shipping Index
E2open’s Ocean Shipping Index examines current trends based on real data related to several critical trade lanes and offers a historical context for even deeper insights. Decision-makers can use the index to more fully understand the impact of disruptions, gain unique visibility into supply chain movements worldwide and take informed action based on actual data.
Reducing Supply Chain Costs in the CPG Industry: Why Inventory Is the First Place to Start
Key takeaways Why start with inventory? Inventory is usually the largest controllable cost driver in CPG supply chains, so tackling it first delivers the quickest impact. What problems occur without optimization? Stockouts, excess inventory, high carrying costs, obsolescence, and waste. How can CPG companies reduce costs? By improving forecast accuracy, setting balanced safety stocks, and using real-time optimization...
August Truck Freight Tonnage Highest Since December 2023
September 24, 2025 | Transport Topics John highlights that rising tariffs and economic uncertainty are creating structural risks, putting pressure on consumers and raising concerns for retailers as peak shipping season approaches.