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Supply chains are evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by advancements in technology, shifting geopolitical dynamics, and changing customer expectations. As we move further into 2025, here are five key trends that supply chain professionals and leaders should have on their radar.

The announcement of new US tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China has sent ripples through the supply chain world, leaving many leaders scrambling to assess their exposure and develop response strategies. For supply chain leaders, the Trump tariffs are not just policy updates—they represent potential disruptions that can impact costs, shift demand, disrupt supplier networks, and alter production timelines.

DALLAS – Jan. 31, 2025 – E2open Parent Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ETWO), the connected supply chain SaaS platform with the largest multi-enterprise network, has published the latest edition of its Ocean Shipping Index, a quarterly benchmark report that provides insight for decision-making around global ocean shipments. The report reveals that the global average time for ocean shipments in Q4 2024 averaged 68 days, up eight days compared to Q4 2023. The most significant contributor to the year-over-year (YoY) increase is actual transit time, alongside extraordinary volatility that has created a complex landscape for businesses dependent on ocean freight.

Global trade is undergoing a rapid evolution, influenced by a multitude of factors such as climate change, geopolitical events, conflict zones, wars, and more. Countries increasingly make trade decisions based on global politics rather than just economic benefits. Monitoring the effects of these events on international shipments can be exceedingly challenging for businesses. E2open Global Knowledge® is continually expanding and promptly adjusting to the significant rise in regulatory changes caused by such factors.

DALLAS – Jan. 23, 2025 – E2open Parent Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ETWO), the connected supply chain SaaS platform with the largest multi-enterprise network, announces that e2open has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide SaaS and Cloud-Enabled Direct Spend Vendor Assessment, based on IDC analysis and customer feedback.

DALLAS – January 21, 2025 – E2open Parent Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ETWO), the connected supply chain SaaS platform with the largest multi-enterprise network, announces the appointment of Susan E. Bennett as e2open’s chief legal officer (CLO) and secretary, after serving as interim EVP, general counsel and secretary for the company since May 2024.

The growing threat of new tariffs, increased tariffs, and other trade barriers makes it more important than ever for supply chain leaders to stay abreast of changing trade regulations. While no one can predict the precise contour of the trade environment in the future, there are things leaders can do today to minimize their trade compliance risks, keep the movement of goods flowing, and contain costs in this new business landscape.

In today’s fast-paced, social media-driven world, viral products are an exciting phenomenon. A product can go from obscurity to global sensation in the blink of an eye, thanks to the power of influencers and online platforms. While it may at first seem like a dream come true for brand owners, viral successes bring a unique set of challenges for the supply chain. What begins as a “good problem” can quickly spiral into a crisis if companies aren’t prepared to deal with the sudden demand surges.

DALLAS – Jan. 7, 2025 – E2open Parent Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ETWO), the connected supply chain SaaS platform with the largest multi-enterprise network, announces that e2open has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Supply Chain Planning Overall 2024 Vendor Assessment, the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Supply Chain Planning for Process Industries 2024 Vendor Assessment and the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Supply Chain Planning for Distribution Industries 2024 Vendor Assessment*.