E2open’s multi-tier cost management solution enables cost management on a continuous basisacross multiple tiers of a trading network for increased profitability. It enables brand owners, suppliers, and contract manufacturers to collaborate in real-time during the production process on bills of material (BOMs) and related costs, cost forecasts, and rebates. It captures frequent product and cost changes in an “execution BOM,” which is then integrated into multi-tier business processes for cross-network visibility and timely cost management.