I am once again pleased to announce to our readers that E2open (NASDAQ: EOPN), a provider of strategic, cloud-based software solutions for collaborative execution across global networks, is a continuing Sustaining-level sponsor of this blog in 2013. We are pleased that this innovative technology provider has elected to associate itself with the ongoing global supply chain-focused thought leadership being provided by Supply Chain Matters.

E2open provides cloud-based, on-demand software solutions enabling enterprises to procure, manufacture, sell, and distribute products more efficiently through collaborative execution across global trading networks. Collaborative execution is the ability of all partners in a global trading network to work together to continually resolve real or potential problems with the right information, faster, and more profitably. E2open helps brand owners develop a competency in collaborative execution, accelerating success across a number of key business initiatives and supply chain processes, including S&OP, new product introduction, consolidated global procurement, VMI, parts shortage management, risk management, and supply chain control tower.

Brand owners and manufacturers use E2open solutions to gain visibility into and control over their trading networks through the real-time information, integrated business processes, and advanced analytics that E2open provides. E2open customers include Celestica, Cisco, Dell, HGST, IBM, L’Oréal, Land O’Lakes, LSI, Motorola Solutions, Seagate, Vodafone, and many others. E2open is headquartered in Foster City, California with operations worldwide.

During 2012, E2open became a public company trading on the NASDAQ Global Market, a sign of its continued market momentum. In 2013, we anticipate enhanced product development and services announcements as the company expands both its network and vertical industry presence.

If your organization has needs related to overcoming existing systems and communication barriers, unifying suppliers and trading partners with common information, or multi-tier process orchestration, we recommend you place E2open on your short list.

For more information, visit www.e2open.com.

Bob Ferrari, Founder and Executive Editor

Supply Chain Matters is pleased to once again announce to our readers that supply chain technology provider Kinaxis will continue as one of the Lead sponsors of this blog.   

Kinaxis was the very first sponsor of this blog in 2008, and we look forward to continuing our close relationship that has occurred over the past four years.  Kinaxis recognized early on that supply chain professionals would increasingly turn to social media channels for their educational needs and that blogs such as Supply Chain Matters would play an increasing role in how technology users seek out thought leadership and gather insights on business process and technology needs.

Kinaxis has successfully designed and continues to support a highly successful supply chain focused social-media community. The Supply Chain Expert Community web site garners multiple accolades, including a recent interview and citing conducted by the American Marketing Association.  The Expert Community is now approaching 7000 registered members, a remarkable achievement. This author was honored to be a featured weekly guest contributor during 2012.

Founded in 1995, Kinaxis and its flagship RapidResponse technology has been adopted by global industry leaders such as Casio, Flextronics, Jabil, Raytheon, Qualcomm and others to manage and respond to their supply chain resource planning needs within volatile and rapidly changing business environments. This author’s familiarity with the company’s capabilities began in 1999-2000 when the company was initially named WebPlan, and as an industry analyst I have witnessed an incredible growth path since.  The year 2012 was once again an incredible year for Kinaxis that included double-digit sales growth and sustained profitability. Highlights included expanded industry presence in Agro Sciences with The Dow Chemical Company, mid-market presence with BTI Systems, and continued global geographic customer presence with Schneider Electric in Europe and Konica Minolta in Asia. This provider was also achieved a “Best IT Technology Partner” award from Celestica, as part of that company’s Total Cost of Ownership Supplier category.

Today, the RapidResponse application is often utilized as a decision hub for supply chain planning, sales and operations planning, and collaborative planning processes across an extended, global based supply chain.  The value of the technology is in its ability to allow customers to plan a coordinated response to supply, capacity or demand variances that often occur. In 2011, RapidResponse Control Tower was introduced as a cloud based offering to assist manufacturers and brand owners in securing broader visibility and process control across the extended global supply chain. New enhancements now include Integrated Project Management, to singularly manage projects, Process Orchestration to coordinate and track activities within cross-functional business processes, and Rapid Supply Chain Data Integration, to facilitate data integration among multiple data sources and heterogeneous data environments.

Extended technology ecosystem partnerships include those with GT Nexus, JFE Systems and WNS.

If your organization has needs for extended supply chain visibility, control tower, or sales and operations planning process support capabilities that can be implemented in a very timely manner, I recommend you place Kinaxis on your short list.

Bob Ferrari, Founder and Executive Editor

Supply Chain Matters is able to share and publish the quality content that we provide through the support of our sponsors. 

We would therefore like to remind providers of supply chain related technology and services that opportunities for being a named sponsor of the Supply Chain Matters blog in 2013 are currently open for both the Lead and Sustaining Sponsorship levels.  Social media and especially Blogs have come to be very influential sources of opinion, market knowledge and thought leadership, with this site being cited as among the top ten blogs commenting on global supply chain business process and information technology developments.

As a sponsor of Supply Chain Matters, your company will be recognized for its products and services and as a supporter of quality thought leadership. Our sponsorships include services in spring boarding your brand recognition, enlisting social media and search engine optimized product marketing strategies, and raising educational awareness to innovative technologies and services. An investment as a Supply Chain Matters sponsor extends way beyond a single event or campaign, offering a continuous daily impression across a global, highly targeted supply chain audience. Existing sponsors have incurred web based impressions exceeding one million views annually.

What differentiates our sponsorship opportunities apart from other web properties is the unique personal and tailored services we can provide for your brand, with a highly affordable and competitive investment. Sponsorships can take advantage of our highly experienced market, product strategy and  social media based product marketing services as well.

In 2012, we simplified our blog sponsorship opportunities into two levels of sponsorships, a Lead level and a Sustaining level, each with different levels of benefits, competitively priced. Picture your brand logo and recognition of capabilities appearing on every Supply Chain Matters content page in the designated sponsorship panel.

Further detailed information can be obtained by utilizing our Sponsorship Information Request  drop-down menu located on the top menu bar, or by sending an inquiry email to info <at> supply-chain-matters <dot> com.

Bob Ferrari, Founder and Executive Editor

As I pen this posting it is incredible to believe that November is already upon us.  Where did the year go?  It seems like such a blur.

The month of November is the kick-off of our sales cycle for 2013 named sponsors for this blog. Loyal readers please bear with us as we take care of business.

Supply Chain Matters is able to share and publish the quality content that we provide through the support of our sponsors. For our sponsors we provide highly experienced product strategy, social media centered marketing and market research services that are individually tailored for sponsors and their brands.

We therefore remind providers of supply chain related technology and services that limited opportunities for being a named sponsor of the Supply Chain Matters blog in 2013 are now open for both the Lead and Sustaining Sponsorship levels.  Blogs have come to be very influential sources of opinion, market knowledge and thought leadership, with this site being cited as among the top ten blogs commenting on global supply chain business process and information technology developments.

We again thank our existing Lead Sponsors, Kinaxis and Infosys Limited, and our Sustaining Sponsors, E2open and Progress Software for their recognition and continued support throughout 2012.

As a sponsor of Supply Chain Matters, your company will be recognized for its products and services and as a supporter of quality thought leadership. Our sponsorships include services in spring boarding your brand recognition, enlisting social media and search engine optimized product marketing strategies, and raising educational awareness to innovative technologies and services. An investment as a Supply Chain Matters sponsor extends way beyond a single event or campaign, offering a continuous daily impression across a global, highly targeted supply chain audience. Existing sponsors have incurred web based impressions exceeding one million views annually. The web domain of Supply Chain Matters itself averages over 30,000 reader visits per month.

What sets our sponsorship opportunities apart from other web properties is the unique personal and tailored services we can provide for your brand, with a highly affordable and competitive investment. Supply Chain Matters has supplanted high profile industry analyst firms in providing independent, insightful and straightforward commentary on important global supply chain business process and information technology developments and needs.

In 2012, we simplified our blog sponsorship opportunities into two levels of sponsorships, a Lead level and a Sustaining level, each with different levels of benefits, competitively priced. Picture your brand logo and recognition of capabilities appearing on every Supply Chain Matters content page in the designated sponsorship panel.

Further detailed information can be obtained by utilizing our Sponsorship Information Request  drop-down menu located on the top menu bar, or by sending an inquiry email to info <at> supply-chain-matters <dot> com.

Bob Ferrari, Founder and Executive Editor