E2open Named a Leader in Multiple IDC MarketScapes for Worldwide Supply Chain Planning
E2open (NYSE: ETWO) has been named a Leader in three IDC MarketScape Worldwide Supply Chain Planning assessments for 2024: Overall, Process Industries, and Distribution Industries. The recognition highlights e2open's strengths in providing a comprehensive supply chain planning platform with integrated multi-enterprise commerce network capabilities.
IDC's research director Eric Thompson emphasized e2open's network-based platform's ability to support large, global organizations in digital transformations. The company's key strengths include probabilistic and deterministic forecasting, an integrated multi-enterprise commerce network, broad-based supply chain tools, and field-proven AI/ML algorithms.
The IDC MarketScape research underscores the critical importance of supply chain functionality in realizing business aspirations, particularly given the global disruptions of the past five years. E2open's approach focuses on comprehensive planning beyond traditional forecasting and supply balancing, addressing the complexities of modern supply chains with outsourced manufacturing, distribution partners, and third-party logistics providers.
E2open (NYSE: ETWO) è stata riconosciuta come Leader in tre valutazioni IDC MarketScape Worldwide Supply Chain Planning per il 2024: Complessivo, Settori di Processo e Settori di Distribuzione. Questo riconoscimento evidenzia i punti di forza di e2open nel fornire una piattaforma completa per la pianificazione della catena di approvvigionamento con capacità integrate di rete commerciale multi-impresa.
Il direttore della ricerca di IDC, Eric Thompson, ha sottolineato la capacità della piattaforma basata su rete di e2open di supportare grandi organizzazioni globali nelle trasformazioni digitali. I punti di forza principali dell'azienda includono previsioni probabilistiche e deterministiche, una rete commerciale multi-impresa integrata, strumenti di catena di approvvigionamento ad ampio raggio e algoritmi IA/ML collaudati sul campo.
La ricerca di IDC MarketScape sottolinea l'importanza critica delle funzionalità della catena di approvvigionamento nel realizzare le aspirazioni aziendali, soprattutto alla luce delle interruzioni globali degli ultimi cinque anni. L'approccio di E2open si concentra su una pianificazione completa oltre le tradizionali previsioni e il bilanciamento dell'offerta, affrontando le complessità delle catene di approvvigionamento moderne con produzione esternalizzata, partner di distribuzione e fornitori di logistica di terzi.
E2open (NYSE: ETWO) ha sido nombrada Líder en tres evaluaciones de IDC MarketScape Worldwide Supply Chain Planning para 2024: General, Industrias de Proceso e Industrias de Distribución. Este reconocimiento destaca las fortalezas de e2open en ofrecer una plataforma integral de planificación de la cadena de suministro con capacidades de red comercial multi-empresa integradas.
Eric Thompson, director de investigación de IDC, enfatizó la capacidad de la plataforma basada en redes de e2open para apoyar a grandes organizaciones globales en transformaciones digitales. Las principales fortalezas de la empresa incluyen pronósticos probabilísticos y determinísticos, una red comercial multi-empresa integrada, herramientas amplias de la cadena de suministro y algoritmos de IA/ML probados en el campo.
La investigación de IDC MarketScape subraya la importancia crítica de la funcionalidad de la cadena de suministro para lograr las aspiraciones empresariales, especialmente dados los disturbios globales de los últimos cinco años. El enfoque de E2open se centra en una planificación integral más allá de la previsión tradicional y el equilibrio de la oferta, abordando las complejidades de las cadenas de suministro modernas con manufactura externalizada, socios de distribución y proveedores de logística de terceros.
E2open (NYSE: ETWO)는 2024년 IDC MarketScape 전 세계 공급망 계획 평가에서 리더로 선정되었습니다: 종합, 프로세스 산업, 유통 산업. 이 인정은 통합된 다중 기업 상거래 네트워크 기능을 갖춘 포괄적인 공급망 계획 플랫폼을 제공하는 e2open의 강점을 강조합니다.
IDC 연구 책임자 에릭 톰슨은 e2open의 네트워크 기반 플랫폼이 대규모 글로벌 조직의 디지털 전환을 지원할 수 있는 능력을 강조했습니다. 회사의 주요 강점에는 확률적 및 결정론적 예측, 통합된 다중 기업 상거래 네트워크, 폭넓은 공급망 도구 및 현장 검증된 AI/ML 알고리즘이 포함됩니다.
IDC MarketScape 연구는 현대의 공급망 복잡성을 다루는 전통적인 예측 및 공급 균형을 넘어서는 포괄적인 계획에 중점을 두어 지난 5년 간의 글로벌 혼란을 고려할 때, 비즈니스 포부를 실현하는 데 공급망 기능의 중요성을 강조합니다. E2open의 접근 방식은 아웃소싱된 제조, 유통 파트너 및 제3자 물류 제공업체와 함께 현대 공급망의 복잡성을 해결합니다.
E2open (NYSE: ETWO) a été nommé Leader dans trois évaluations IDC MarketScape Worldwide Supply Chain Planning pour 2024 : Global, Industries de Processus et Industries de Distribution. Cette reconnaissance met en évidence les forces d'e2open à fournir une plateforme complète de planification de la chaîne d'approvisionnement avec des capacités de réseau commercial multi-entreprises intégrées.
Eric Thompson, directeur de la recherche chez IDC, a souligné la capacité de la plateforme basée sur le réseau d'e2open à soutenir de grandes organisations mondiales dans leur transformation numérique. Les principales forces de l'entreprise incluent des prévisions probabilistes et déterministes, un réseau commercial multi-entreprises intégré, des outils de chaîne d'approvisionnement étendus et des algorithmes IA/ML éprouvés sur le terrain.
La recherche d'IDC MarketScape souligne l'importance cruciale de la fonctionnalité de la chaîne d'approvisionnement pour réaliser les aspirations commerciales, en particulier compte tenu des perturbations mondiales des cinq dernières années. L'approche d'E2open se concentre sur une planification complète au-delà des prévisions traditionnelles et de l'équilibre de l'offre, en s'attaquant aux complexités des chaînes d'approvisionnement modernes avec des fabrications externalisées, des partenaires de distribution et des prestataires logistiques tiers.
E2open (NYSE: ETWO) wurde in drei IDC MarketScape Worldwide Supply Chain Planning Bewertungen für 2024 als Leader ausgezeichnet: Insgesamt, Prozessindustrien und Distributionsindustrien. Diese Anerkennung hebt die Stärken von e2open hervor, eine umfassende Plattform für die Planung von Lieferketten mit integrierten Multi-Enterprise-Commerce-Netzwerkfunktionen anzubieten.
Eric Thompson, Forschungsleiter bei IDC, betonte die Fähigkeit der netzwerkbasierten Plattform von e2open, große, globale Organisationen bei digitalen Transformationen zu unterstützen. Zu den wichtigsten Stärken des Unternehmens gehören probabilistische und deterministische Prognosen, ein integriertes Multi-Enterprise-Commerce-Netzwerk, umfassende Werkzeuge für die Lieferkette und im Feld bewährte KI/ML-Algorithmen.
Die IDC MarketScape-Forschung unterstreicht die entscheidende Bedeutung der Funktionalität der Lieferkette für die Verwirklichung geschäftlicher Ambitionen, insbesondere angesichts der globalen Störungen der letzten fünf Jahre. Der Ansatz von E2open konzentriert sich auf umfassende Planung über traditionelle Prognosen und Angebotsausgleich hinaus und adressiert die Komplexitäten moderner Lieferketten mit ausgelagerter Produktion, Vertriebspartnern und Drittanbieter-Logistikdienstleistern.
- Named Leader in three IDC MarketScape Worldwide Supply Chain Planning assessments
- Recognition for comprehensive platform capabilities including AI/ML algorithms
- Strong positioning in supporting large, global organizations
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Insights
The recognition of E2open as a Leader in multiple IDC MarketScapes is not a material market-moving event, though it validates the company's strategic positioning. The key differentiator highlighted is their integrated approach combining AI-driven planning with a multi-enterprise commerce network - essentially creating a "digital twin" of the supply chain.
This platform architecture enables real-time visibility and control across outsourced manufacturing, distribution partners and logistics providers. In an era where supply chain resilience is paramount, this networked approach helps companies detect and respond to disruptions faster than traditional siloed systems.
However, while this recognition may support sales cycles and customer retention, it's unlikely to materially impact short-term financial performance or stock valuation. The true value proposition will be demonstrated through actual customer implementations and resulting revenue growth.
From a competitive positioning perspective, E2open's leadership recognition in process and distribution industries highlights their ability to serve diverse vertical markets. The platform's dual use of probabilistic and deterministic forecasting is particularly noteworthy as it enables more sophisticated risk modeling and scenario planning.
The timing is strategic given the increased focus on supply chain transformation post-pandemic. IDC's observation that "if the supply chain doesn't work, the business doesn't work" resonates with C-suite priorities. However, this recognition, while prestigious, represents validation of existing capabilities rather than new business developments that would materially impact investor considerations.
Field-proven AI and an integrated multi-enterprise commerce network come together for advanced planning and execution on one platform
The new IDC MarketScape research evaluates vendors in the supply chain planning space and provides a comprehensive report with insights for decision-makers evaluating the tools and technologies to transform their supply chains.
Eric Thompson, research director, Global Supply Chain Planning for IDC, noted, “E2open’s network-based platform supports large, global organizations in digital transformations. A full breadth of supply chain planning applications in a single platform, a multi-enterprise supply chain commerce network integrated to support execution, and use of deterministic and probabilistic methods all support expert supply chain planning.”
E2open is named a Leader and recognized for strengths including:
- Probabilistic and deterministic forecasting
- Integrated multi-enterprise commerce network
- A broad-based set of tools across supply chain and focused planning solutions
- Field-proven AI/ML algorithms ready for deployment
The IDC MarketScape research states, “The supply chain, whether you are a manufacturer, retailer, or wholesaler, is a critical function for companies to realize their business aspirations. Issues faced by supply chains over the past five years of recurring global/regional disruption have reinforced that if the supply chain doesn’t work, the business doesn’t work. Indeed, modern supply chain capabilities can enable more efficient and effective business approaches to better handle challenges and disruptions and support new business models that translate directly to business performance that is tangible and measurable.”
Today’s supply chains are an intricate matrix of outsourced manufacturing and supply, channel and distribution partners, and third-party logistics providers. The traditional, siloed approach to planning exposes the brand owner to great operational risk and inhibits resiliency. Planning is more than forecasting demand and balancing supply; it is core and central to mitigating and proactively managing risk. E2open’s supply chain planning approach is forward-looking at what is likely to happen based on current realities and not solely reliant on historical patterns.
“E2open’s innovative approach to connected planning provides business value by bringing together every facet of the supply chain. It embraces connections not just within the enterprise, but also with a diverse range of upstream, downstream, and logistics partners to create a seamless end-to-end process,” said Pawan Joshi, chief strategy officer at e2open. “By leveraging the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, e2open thoughtfully considers crucial factors like shifting channel demand, transportation availability, supplier capacity, and even global weather disruptions. This thorough evaluation empowers us to craft smarter plans that accurately reflect the dynamic landscape of the extended supply chain—then collaborate with ecosystem partners to refine and execute the plan. The result is seamless end-to-end orchestration from plan to fulfillment, which is agile, responsive, and resilient to today’s challenges and disruptions.”
Click on the excerpt to download a complimentary excerpt copy of IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Supply Chain Planning Overall 2024 Vendor Assessment (doc, #US52694624 November 2024).
In addition to being recognized as a Leader in the three IDC MarketScape Worldwide Supply Chain Planning 2024 reports mentioned, e2open was named a Major Player in two IDC MarketScapes – IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Supply Chain Planning for Discrete Industries 2024 Vendor Assessment (doc # US51272724, October 2024) and IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Supply Chain Planning for Spare Parts/MRO Industries 2024 Vendor Assessment (doc # US51541424, December 2024).
* Referenced reports include:
- IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Supply Chain Planning Overall 2024 Vendor Assessment (IDC #US52694624, November 2024)
- IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Supply Chain Planning for Distribution Industries 2024 Vendor Assessment (IDC #US51272924, October 2024)
- IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Supply Chain Planning for Process Industries 2024 Vendor Assessment (IDC #US51273023, October 2024)
About IDC MarketScape:
IDC MarketScape vendor assessment model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of technology and service suppliers in a given market. The research utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each supplier’s position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of technology suppliers can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360-degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective suppliers.
About e2open
E2open is the connected supply chain software platform that enables the world’s largest companies to transform the way they make, move, and sell goods and services. With the broadest cloud-native global platform purpose-built for modern supply chains, e2open connects more than 480,000 manufacturing, logistics, channel, and distribution partners as one multi-enterprise network tracking over 16 billion transactions annually. Our SaaS platform anticipates disruptions and opportunities to help companies improve efficiency, reduce waste, and operate sustainably. Moving as one.™ Learn More: www.e2open.com.
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