BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Our commitment to innovation, excellence, and customer satisfaction has gotten us recognized in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), and Supply Chain Planning (SCP) analyst evaluations. 2 May 2024 Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems, Brock Johns, Oscar Sanchez Duran, et al.,

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

I had the privilege to co-present a CSCMP webinar recently called “The First Steps Toward Digital Transformation In Freight” with Hunter Yaw, VP, Product and Business Development, at Loadsmart. The post Digital Transformation in Freight appeared first on Supply Chain Nation. Watch a replay of the CSCMP webinar here.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 22, 2017

These capacity crunches, at times, force carriers not to adhere to capacity commitments with customers, resulting in companies having to go out into the market to find alternate transportation options. This typically corresponds with a more expensive transportation choice in an expedited manner. Modeling Suggestions.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 11, 2013

In my previous article on the evolution of transportation management, Driving Value from a Transportation Management Center: Think Global, Act Local , I discussed how transportation best practices were evolving from more rigid, centralized control towers to more flexible and collaborative Transportation Management Centers (TMC).

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BlueYonder

APRIL 2, 2024

This blog was co-written by Terence Leung and Jen McQuiston Our customers depend on Blue Yonder Transportation Management to achieve customer-centricity and operational resiliency across the globe. This fact drives us to innovate when it comes to our Supply Chain Execution solutions. Those savings and efficiencies have continued to grow.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 17, 2013

American Shipper recently released its annual benchmark report entitled “ Global Transportation Management Benchmark Study: Climbing the Visibility Sophistication Ladder.” When looking at other aspects of transportation process such as consolidation and routing opportunities, the measurement is quite simple.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 18, 2022

As one example, manufacturers may find it easier, and more profitable, to focus on their core competency of making products — turning over the storage, transportation and distribution of those products to an expert logistics provider like DSV, the fourth largest 4PL in the world.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 6, 2013

The trade imbalance this causes is an interesting case study for the economists no doubt, but what about the transportation and logistics that will be needed to sustain this trade over the coming years? It is very costly and difficult to get transport flowing within African countries, not to mention across the borders.

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BlueYonder

MAY 5, 2020

About $3 billion worth of it comes from empty miles traveled, according to Shelley Simpson of JB Hunt in an interview with Freight Waves magazine. Enabling truckers and shippers to better match their freight and capacity is key to margin improvement on both ends. At this point, you want to jump into this opportunity head-first.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 7, 2021

Gartner recently released the Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems (TMS) report 1 , and Blue Yonder has again been named a Leader in the report. Multiple subcomponents make up comprehensive multimodal TMS solution. Blue Yonder was positioned among a total of four vendors in the Leaders quadrant.

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BlueYonder

MAY 10, 2024

Logistics Labor shortages will remain an issue in logistics and transportation with many supply chain executives looking to automation for relief. Stabilization in the freight/trucking and warehousing market is a big boon for the logistics industry.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In a panel discussion at ICON Las Vegas 2023, Chinmay Jaju, Senior Manager of Strategy for Uber Freight, summed up the tough challenge facing logistics professionals today. How exactly do warehouse and transportation management solutions contribute to solving the complex problem of sustainability?

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Automotive logistics has been very complex, involving multiple modes on the inbound side to the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and multi-tier parts distribution center (PDC) product distribution centers networks when it comes to transporting aftermarket parts. They want to know what suppliers are going to get impacted.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The trucking industry hauled 73% of all freight transported in the U.S. billion tons of freight, according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA). billion in gross freight revenues (primary shipments only). in 2019, equating to 11.84 That same year, trucking resulted in $791.7 In 2018, there were 304.9

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 20, 2022

As a report sponsor, we were honored to participate in an in-person event hosted by the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics and CSCMP, the report authors. Berries are a delicate product and are transported in a plastic clamshell that protects the fruit; however, this uses a lot of plastic.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Steve began his career as a Production Supervisor at UPS, following which he became a Terminal Manager for Roadway Express, and CF Motor Freight (now XPO Logistics). Prior to joining ThroughPut, he served as the CEO of his non-profit outfit, The Supply Chain Project.Org., To learn more about ThroughPut Inc, visit www.throughput.ai

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BlueYonder

APRIL 19, 2022

In her recent blog post , Anusha Shankar discussed this tragedy, as well as the need to help Blue Yonder customers navigate the significant supply chain challenges that have resulted from this war — such as blocked transportation lanes and airspace, production shutdowns, dramatic increases in fuel costs, and product and material shortfalls.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 22, 2017

These capacity crunches, at times, force carriers not to adhere to capacity commitments with customers, resulting in companies having to go out into the market to find alternate transportation options. This typically corresponds with a more expensive transportation choice in an expedited manner. Modeling Suggestions.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Transportation management system (TMS). A TMS is software that collects data and tracks the processes associated with moving goods, both inbound and outbound, and across all modes of transportation including rail, air, surface, and sea. Let’s start with the basics.

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BlueYonder

JULY 16, 2012

LG Electronics , which improved truck-loading efficiency rations using efficient load configurations, increased consolidation ratios and significantly increased service levels and customer satisfaction in its logistics and transportation management operations.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Every cost that goes into a Christmas tree has increased — from fertilizer to labor to transportation. But thanks to an almost century-old law that regulates labor relations only when it comes to railroads and airlines, Congress has imposed unpopular contracts on the four rail unions that control 30% of the nations freight shipments.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 5, 2023

For example, freight forwarders are extending their service offerings to include e-commerce fulfillment. This will be followed by specific break-out sessions covering Warehouse Management, Warehouse Execution, Transportation Management, and Billing Management. Register today at blueyonder.com/iconlondon.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 17, 2024

We worked very, very collaboratively with our suppliers, as well as forming new relationships with parcel carriers, freight forwarders, 3PLs, and custom brokers, we challenged them to bring new delivery and commerce solutions to market. Working in technology, I worked with the supply chain team to support them on this growth ambition.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

As businesses become more dependent on global supply chains for goods and services, the freight and logistics industry will play a much more critical role. Currently, the industry is controlled by freight brokers who help facilitate transactions of loads from shippers to carriers by adding a markup. Chains of Freedom.

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BlueYonder

MAY 30, 2014

Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) were the center of the cargo transportation universe and the shippers were fully reliant on them for all their logistics needs. Technological advances are allowing these shippers to plan relentlessly, do scenario planning and decide the likely transportation services they need for moving their products.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 16, 2023

It allows organizations to develop proactive risk mitigation plans to lower premium freight. They can get the items through an alternate supplier, they can expedite shipments, or they can attempt premium freight. Would this disruptive event cause a low stock or stock out situation?

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 20, 2017

There are many new transportation modalities that have the potential to revolutionize the freight transportation business, especially parcel delivery. The article looks at how Morgan Stanley believes the SpaceX plan for the Big Falcon Rocket as a reusable mode of Earth transportation could change the game for parcel delivery.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Transportation management. In the transportation function, optimization engines similarly replan labor resources and reassign fleet assets. At every step, decision engines strategically balance service with cost to ensure the supply disruption will not decimate profit margins. Demand planning.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 10, 2022

What are the latest trends in transportation? Broch Johns, in his session “Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems,” answered in several dimensions. She highlighted the trend of increasing ocean freight capacity, but she maintained that the capacity will not be enough. Insights from Magic Quadrant Sessions.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 7, 2017

This results in lower customer service levels, increased expedited freight, lower margins and the need for more buffer stock. The result is a more dynamic supply chain that enables organizations to make more active, dynamic decisions that reduce network latency, shorten cycle times and protect profit margins.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Leveraging the capabilities from your Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Transportation Management System (TMS), while synchronizing pre-built adaptable workflows can help reduce costs, improve throughput and enhance the customer experience. Establishing Effective Interoperability Between Planning and Execution in Transportation.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 16, 2021

A major shift we see is that companies are becoming comfortable in tapping into networks and platform business models to procure space, resources, freight capacity , and more, on an as-needed-basis. And what benefits are being achieved by the customer? Andrew : As Keith mentioned, participation in our dynamic price discovery is really broad.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 8, 2022

At ICON, Rogelio Antillon, Associate Manager of Global Procurement – Transportation, detailed its massive transportation network, which includes over 60 lane owners, 9,000 lanes and 1.2 labor shortages, and the highest spot-rate freight charges in years. million loads annually. billion a year. billion a year.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 30, 2021

The goal of our parcel capability will be to provide out-of-the-box access for external rates and signals and seamlessly integrate those expanded operations into Transportation Management System (TMS) workflows. As these digital transportation systems modernize, we are going to see plenty of opportunities comes to fruition.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Coming out of Y2K, more logistics operations focused on improving labor management, transportation management and green initiatives such as advancements in lighting technology, safety features with automated dock ramps with trailer locks and more. Investments in Transportation solutions is imperative.

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BlueYonder

MAY 14, 2021

One of the factors in that evaluation would also be the freight costs you incurred for that container and any additional costs if you are expediting another shipment. If you were to check the freight invoice, you probably paid four times the cost of the container as compared to last year! Peaking Rates. Chart Source: Freightwaves).

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Strategic relationships, improved collaboration with logistics providers, and the possibility of bringing 3PL/4PL in-house to reduce transportation and warehouse costs and gain more control over logistics operations are all strategies to enable supply chain resiliency. This has a substantial impact on their EBITDA margins.

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