BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

With the emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) the world has come to anticipate a huge increase in productivity. Businesses have a tremendous opportunity to capitalize on these technologies not only for supply chain productivity improvements but for overall efficiency, resilience, and agility.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 3, 2024

We’ve seen seismic shifts in the global logistics landscape over the past few years, including a transition to omni-channel commerce, increasing demand variability and growing customer expectations. In the age of Amazon, consumers want customized fulfillment and delivery options, with fast service at a low cost.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Last week, a team from Blue Yonder attended the 2024 Gartner ® Supply Chain Planning Summit in London. The theme of this year’s conference was “Generating Value Together: Beyond Accuracy, Toward Intelligence.”

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Returns already have a significant impact on retailers’ bottom line. National Retail Federation (NRF) data reveals that for every $1 billion in sales, retailers incur an average of $145 million in merchandise returns. To make matters worse, returns fraud is also on the rise. Last year, 13.7% of retail returns were fraudulent, up from 10.4%

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 30, 2024

For the second year in a row, Blue Yonder celebrated Global Week of Giving , a time when our associates from around the world come together to give back to the communities where we operate.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Many of the challenges faced by the world’s automotive and equipment manufacturers can be mitigated via flexible production planning.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 29, 2024

As the global automotive industry transitions from primarily producing internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to including electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids, we’re witnessing a true transformation.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solutions Marketing team explores new business challenges and innovation solutions to change the game and manage disruptions.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Logistics service providers (LSPs) face unprecedented challenges in today’s fast-paced market. From industry consolidation to shifting trade routes, workforce shortages to sustainability demands, LSPs must adapt quickly.

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BlueYonder

MAY 23, 2024

For several years, Blue Yonder and Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) have supported a digital transformation of global logistics operations at Bayer Crop Science.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 3, 2024

On Tuesday, the U.S. lost half of its ocean shipping capacity when the 45,000 members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) went on strike at 13 major East Coast container ports, stretching from Texas to Maine. While the walkout has been looming since June, the strike is still a surprise to many observers.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Driven by omni-channel growth and multinational expansion, the global logistics industry is booming — and it’s expected to reach $18 trillion in value by 2030. While market growth is exciting, it’s typically accompanied by growing pains.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

My previous blog article focused on the size of the cold-chain market — $1 trillion by 2030 — and the huge opportunity it presents for the world’s logistics service providers (LSPs). How can the typical LSP capitalize on this large and growing revenue stream? And how can Blue Yonder help?

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In an era where change is the only constant, Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) stand at a crucial juncture. The logistics landscape is rapidly evolving, shaped by technological advancements, shifting customer expectations, and a heightened focus on sustainability.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

While every part of the supply chain is important, let’s take a moment to consider the tough challenges facing warehouses today. Warehouses sit at the heart of the supply chain, fulfilling customer promises and playing a critical role in driving satisfaction and repeat sales. Warehouses also represent a huge, and growing, cost center.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Few topics in logistics are getting as much attention today as cold-chain storage, distribution and transportation. Logistics service providers (LSPs) and third-party logistics (3PL) companies are already faced with many challenges — including demand and supply volatility, rising costs, labor shortages, and the pressures of omni-channel.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 23, 2024

Leap Day, Feb. 29, throws off the normal calendar rhythm for all of us. For retailers, while an extra day of sales is never a bad thing, it does throw up a few unique challenges.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 20, 2024

This blog was cowritten by Solutions & Industry Marketing leaders Terence Leung, Clint Reiser, and Jen McQuiston.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 3, 2024

My previous blog post highlighted the complex real-world challenges that are leading companies to embrace automated execution.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

My previous blog post focused on defining what a Warehouse Execution System (WES) is, as well as the benefits this solution delivers for retailers, manufacturers and logistics services providers (LSPs).

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BlueYonder

JUNE 25, 2024

Nucleus Research recently published its TMS Technology Value Matrix 2024 , which provides an overview of the current market for Transportation Management Systems (TMS), while also assessing the software providers in this space.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 5, 2024

A note from the writer: I’m in a years-long group chat with a small group of the closest queer people in my life. We cheekily call it the GNN (Gay News Network), and we share everything from funny memes and ridiculous TikToks to inspiring articles and even our biggest worries and insecurities.

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BlueYonder

JULY 17, 2024

July is Disability Pride Month, which is celebrated in alignment with the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in July 1990. The month aims to bring awareness of the positive pride felt by those within the disability community.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

In this DIVE In blog post, Blue Yonder associate Ravi Sajja shares his recent experience helping to coordinate a cricket game in Dallas on behalf of Blue Yonder to bring awareness to visual impairment and promote inclusivity. Cricket is a game of skill and technique. Now imagine playing this sport with a visual impairment.

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BlueYonder

MAY 15, 2024

What an electric day at ICON! The audience was buzzing from the Main Stage Keynotes, which demonstrated Blue Yonder’s commitment to building the supply chain of the future and to helping customers activate their supply chain superpowers. These are our top takeaways from the ICON 2024 Main Stage Keynotes: 1.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

As I discussed in a previous blog , more retailers and manufacturers are turning to logistics services providers (LSPs) to manage their growing warehousing and transportation challenges — including rising costs, shrinking margins, labor shortages, and increasing customer demands.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 9, 2024

For the past 175 years, Carlsberg has continuously reinvented itself from a marketing, innovation and product perspective, while remaining true to its core values of enriching communities while manufacturing quality drinks. Spanning 140 brands, 40,000 employees, 150 global markets, and 12.5

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Over the past few years, the distributions of the pandemic and the Suez and Panama canals have highlighted the shortcomings of the traditional ways of running a supply chain.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

In a previous blog post , I discussed the challenges planning and execution teams face in responding to increasing disruptions. From extreme weather to port closures, disruptions all too frequently upset these teams’ carefully defined plans for getting inventory from Point A to Point B — leading to stockouts and dissatisfied customers.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 27, 2024

The global automative industry has experienced many foundational changes over the past several decades. One of the biggest is a shift from an emphasis on “lean” manufacturing principles — which emphasize production efficiency, stability and profitability — to today’s increasing focus on flexibility and customer-centricity.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 6, 2024

Supply chains for medical devices are becoming increasingly complex and face unique challenges.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Online and offline, simple and sophisticated technologies continue to shape and reshape the contours of consumer engagement. That’s before you even factor the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) in retail.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 11, 2024

How to account for finite capacity in demand forecasting training and evaluation Summary In retail forecasting, the quantity of interest is the customers’ demand for a certain product, e.g., how many baskets of strawberries are being requested. In practice, one observes a slightly but significantly different quantity, namely the registered sales.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 11, 2024

If You’re Not Using Fulfillment Slow Mover Logic, You Might Be Missing Out This blog is co-written by Tony Verdi , Customer Success, and Jennifer Brox , Industry & Solution Marketing Are you feeling pressure from above to squeeze even more margin out of your network? How many inventory dollars are tied up in C and D items?

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 10, 2024

January is National Blood Donor Month in the U.S. The month was proclaimed in January 1970 by Senate Joint Resolution 154 to pay tribute to voluntary blood donors and encourage new donors to join. Blue Yonder associate Kathy Machacon, who has been donating blood and platelets for 20 years, shares why she continues to donate.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 21, 2024

Blue Yonder associate Naveen Kumar Chintamani, Senior Project Manager, volunteered at the Paris Olympics. He shares his experience in this DIVE In blog post. The Olympics – the first thing that likely comes to your mind is a global sporting event where every country participates and celebrates.

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BlueYonder

JULY 22, 2024

To cope with rising return rates and shrinking costs, many retailers have opted to start charging for returns. In 2023, the number of retailers charging for returns rose by 31% to 40% in the U.S.

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