Step into a world where enchanted swords clash, spells weave through the air, and a diverse band of adventurers unite to face insurmountable challenges. No, we’re not describing a mythical realm but the captivating parallel between managing a partner ecosystem and playing the fantasy tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons (often called D&D by enthusiasts).

The passing of the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act(aka SB 253) into law in California is shaking the very foundation of business transparency. It will permanently alter the landscape of environmental responsibility, the aftershocks of which will be felt for years to come. This groundbreaking legislation was proposed in January 2023, requiring stricter greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting practices for all private or public corporations operating in California with over $1 billion in annual revenues. Unlike the pending SEC rule, SB 253 leaves no room for companies to opt out of reporting on Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions, which covers all aspects of a business’s extended supply chain – affecting more than 5,000 companies globally.

If you are a consumer electronics brand, this is definitely for you. If you are a consumer goods brand manufacturer, read on as well! We will explore expectations and strategies for you to drive higher sales during the holiday season.

Recently, global retailer Walmart announced that a significant technology change would occur on March 1st, 2024, and its suppliers would need to act. Since 1992, Retail Link has been the portal through which Walmart gives its suppliers access to sales data, reports, and forecasts. But not anymore! If you are a sales or supply chain leader who makes decisions based on the data Walmart provides, Walmart Luminate will be your new technology solution.

The soaring popularity of Electric Vehicles (EVs) has changed the face of the automotive industry forever. Recent EV sales figures in Europe indicated a 40% increase over the last five months. However, manufacturers face significant challenges as they strive to produce vehicles rapidly in response to the spike in demand. Panasonic recently recognized the need for four more EV battery plants if supply is to meet demand; meanwhile, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has outlined plans to create an exclusively electric production plant by 2025.

Commodity exports are back in the limelight. Three years ago, I wrote about China's restrictions on soybean exports. Now, it's about sugar – and microchips, vaccines, and more. Frankly, I'm highly concerned about the potential availability or higher costs for all the sweet treats I enjoy around the holidays. But why is my box of chocolates the victim of politics and trade?

AUSTIN, Texas – Oct. 31, 2023 – E2open Parent Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ETWO), the connected supply chain SaaS platform with the largest multi-enterprise network, announces that Scan Global Logistics (SGL), a global freight forwarder, has selected e2open’s cloud-based Transportation Management to simplify its application landscape and provide the freight forwarder with a single, integrated platform to manage each facet of its transportation operations across 160 locations.

AUSTIN, Texas – Oct. 27, 2023 – E2open Parent Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ETWO), the connected supply chain SaaS platform with the largest multi-enterprise network, has released the latest edition of its Ocean Shipping Index, a quarterly benchmark report that provides insight for decision-making around global ocean shipments. Report data reflects that the total time from booking to receipt has stabilized across global shipping lanes.

A Google search for the term “subscription” produces about 6.51 billion results. By comparison, a search for “ERP” yields 448 million results, and a search for “supply chain” returns 1.16 billion results. The point is – the subscription business model continues to be popular. But how did we get here?