Samsara selects e2open to automate its value chain

Samsara has selected e2open Advanced Supply Chain Planning and Collaboration to help manage its demand, supply, and inventory across its operations.

The announcement was made by E2open Parent Holdings, Inc. - the connected supply chain SaaS platform with the largest multi-enterprise network - on Thursday, 27 April.

Samsara, the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, has become a system of record for tens of thousands of customers, including Fraikin UK, Bretts Transport and Abbey Travel.

Samsara has more than two million IoT devices deployed globally, with thousands of customers relying on Samsara’s services.

By harnessing IoT data from trucks, warehouses, and heavy equipment, Samsara’s integrated platform provides actionable insights to run safer, more efficient, and more sustainable operations.

​​​​​​​Jeff Faulkner, VP of Operations at Samsara, said: “At Samsara, we look for technology solutions that support our pace of innovation and commitment to providing the best possible experience for our customers.

“With increased visibility and automated workflows, e2open can help us stay ahead of potential disruptions and enable a quick supply chain response to changes in customer demand.”

With e2open, Samsara will be able to automate more tools and communications across its supply chain network, potentially providing greater visibility into its operations. A metrics-driven command centre and external connectivity offer opportunities for improved collaboration, while meaningful simulations and scenarios can be leveraged to drive decisions.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Samsara as a client leveraging e2open’s Planning and Supplier Collaboration suites, to support their growth and customer journey,” Michael Farlekas, CEO of e2open said.

“Samsara is on an exciting trajectory, and we look forward to working together to help them realise the benefits of outside-in planning, collaboration, and visibility across their entire supply chain network.”

e2open connects more than 400,000 manufacturing, logistics, channel and distribution partners as one multi-enterprise network tracking over 13 billion transactions annually.

e2Open provides the telecoms infrastructure for brands including Acer, Avon and L'Oréal.