BlueYonder

APRIL 1, 2024

Retailers must enhance their inventory and fulfillment decisioning capabilities to thrive in this dynamic landscape. Efficiently allocating inventory across channels while minimizing costs is no small feat. Siloed processes, fragmented inventory visibility, and costly fulfillment practices plague their operations. Here’s how: a.

Inventory Reduction 60

Inventory Reduction Real-time Visibility Inventory Expense Reduction 60

BlueYonder

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Inventory control represents a huge challenge for any retailer. In fact, inaccurate inventory is the single biggest cause of poor customer experience, according to a new survey by Blue Yonder. How did the company overcome its inventory issues? Over two years, The Source reduced its inventory investment by 19%.

Inventory Reduction 78

Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Retail 78

BlueYonder

JANUARY 12, 2023

Recent reports have highlighted the challenges many retailers are having with excess inventory. The impact of excess inventory at this challenging time can be devastating as seen by the recent demise of made.com. Real-life kicks in, trends change and alongside death and taxes, excess inventory is certain.

Inventory Reduction 80

Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 80

BlueYonder

AUGUST 17, 2023

What’s the real cost of inaccurate inventory management? IHL Services, a global research and advisory firm, estimates that inventory distortion — the combined cost of lost sales from out-of-stocks, along with the deep discounts required to sell overstocks — will drive a $1.77 trillion problem of inventory distortion.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Skills 52

BlueYonder

JULY 19, 2021

Warmups were still going on, so Jeremy was able to play his last soccer match — and it was all thanks to inventory availability. Plus, inventory balances would need to update in real-time to give me the confidence shin guards would still be in-stock when I arrived. Later that day after the game, it hit me like a ton of bricks.

Inventory 52

Inventory Real-time Visibility Retail Just-in-Time 52

BlueYonder

OCTOBER 12, 2017

You may be wondering why the number of raspberry gourmet coffee boxes Kroger has in their inventory at their store in rural Georgia even matters, but it does and here’s why: Inventory management is a critical part of every company’s supply chain and is a large part of the operating costs in all industries. How JDA Labs Can Help.

Modeling 81

Modeling Optimization Software Optimization Modeling Supply Chain Optimization 81

BlueYonder

JULY 26, 2022

How can retailers connect the two, so that inventory is optimally located for that final leg of the journey? Linking demand and fulfillment with inventory planning remains an underexplored advantage that will help combat consumer expectations that span not just speed and convenience, but sustainability too. The “right now” requirement.

Modeling 64

Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Optimization Modeling 64

BlueYonder

JUNE 14, 2021

IHL’s latest report on the future of grocery shows some hard lessons learned from the 2020 disruptions, especially when it comes to inventory accuracy. This helps ensure that available inventory is the right mix of high-demand items, without having too much stock. Let’s take a closer look at why these technologies matter.

Supply Chain Planning Software 57

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BlueYonder

JUNE 16, 2022

As many countries around the world enforce economic sanctions against Russia, global logistics networks are struggling to isolate Russian products while still ensuring inventory availability. The post Where’s My Inventory? But, as the conflict approaches the four-month mark, the impacts are spreading and intensifying.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Inventory Reduction Optimal Sourcing 52

BlueYonder

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Blue Yonder’s inventory availability microservice gives them a view of real-time inventory availability at enterprise and local levels to make real-time sourcing and order promising decisions that incent customers to buy. Let’s unpack the capabilities provided through the inventory availability microservice.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility Inventory Reduction Inventory Purchasing Skills 52

ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

ThroughPut harnesses powerful AI that identifies how you can achieve the highest service levels, with the lowest feasible inventory levels, all while simultaneously defining the lowest landed cost and the most optimal cash conversion schedule for your supply chain whether measured holistically, by line of business, manufacturing site, or by SKU.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 6, 2024

In Part 2, we dive in further into five critical areas of this subject including field inventory, customer centricity, regulations, contract manufacturers, and business planning. Consignment inventory is consigned to medical offices, hospitals, or even patient homes.

Optimal Sourcing 102

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Getting the mix wrong comes with serious consequences — excess inventory on the one hand, and lost sales on the other. Not only does multi-echelon inventory optimization, driven by AI and ML, avoid large capital investments in parts and materials, but it also decreases warehousing resources, container space and waste.

Forecasting 91

Forecasting Forecasting Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand 91

BlueYonder

OCTOBER 12, 2017

You may be wondering why the number of raspberry gourmet coffee boxes Kroger has in their inventory at their store in rural Georgia even matters, but it does and here’s why: Inventory management is a critical part of every company’s supply chain and is a large part of the operating costs in all industries. How JDA Labs Can Help.

Modeling 40

Modeling Optimization Software Optimization Modeling Supply Chain Optimization 40

BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

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. Intelligent Rebalancer can work across both inventory and order data to define the most efficient fulfillment plan.

Supply Chain Planning Software 107

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software Analytics Software 107

BlueYonder

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Dynamic Inventory and consumer visibility The consumer experience has certainly advanced from the early days of e-commerce, where you’d often only find out at checkout whether an item was in stock. The low-tech approach to combat inventory uncertainty is by simply over-investing in inventory. In the U.S.

Supply Chain Planning Software 74

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In every role inventory availability and protecting the company’s assets was always critical. is a contributing factor, inaccurate inventory management process and systems remain a big driver of the out-of-stock problem globally. in the first quarter – primarily from inventory shrink. While increasing retail theft in the U.S.

Retail 114

Retail Inventory Reduction Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Design Software 114

BlueYonder

AUGUST 20, 2024

Retailers must ensure that product information, pricing, inventory levels, and returns processes are consistent across all platforms. Inventory visibility and control Real-time inventory visibility is an essential cornerstone of peak seasons. If done well, 94% of consumers would repurchase if the returns process is easy.

Sourcing Strategies 93

Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 93

BlueYonder

APRIL 18, 2024

Consumers need real-time visibility to inventory. Older systems simply aren’t equipped to enable real-time inventory visibility, intelligent and autonomous allocation, profitable fulfillment and other core capabilities retailers need today. Fulfillment promises need to be accurate and profitable.

Supply Chain Planning Software 95

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Modeling Software Demand Planning Software 95

BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Inventory Processing and Order Management Efficiency Has Become a “Make” or “Break” Issue One of the main challenges WD&M faces is transforming away from legacy approaches to inventory processing and order orchestration, as well as moving toward solutions primed to handle omni-channel. The result? So, what’s the solution?

Manufacturing Procurement 87

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Real-time Visibility Demand Planning Software 87

BlueYonder

JANUARY 22, 2024

The wholesale distribution business model has always been a challenging one, characterized by large product inventories, multiple trading partners, high transaction volumes, and cost-intensive logistics. It’s nearly impossible to re-allocate inventory in the most strategic, profitable way on the fly using manual processes.

Distribution 94

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Digitally Transforming Personalization, Inventory, and Payments Across the Retail environment How Nordstrom Hyper-Personalized Digital Commerce In the realm of hyper-personalized digital commerce, Nordstrom stands out not only for its sophisticated approach but also for how it aligns seamlessly with the four pillars of retail transformation.

Inventory Reduction 102

Inventory Reduction Predictive Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software 102

BlueYonder

MARCH 4, 2024

Now, it’s more about anticipation — aka predictively aligning inventory with accurate demand forecasts. Building Trust With Customers A successful transition to end-to-end retail involves phased roll-outs of microservices, such as inventory, commits, order services, and order fulfillment.

Retail 82

Retail Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction Real-time Visibility 82

BlueYonder

JUNE 5, 2015

Inventory optimization has always focused on two intersecting balancing acts—balancing supply and demand, and balancing inventory costs with customer service levels. First, they want to Improve Inventory Control and Accuracy. These issues stand out in the recently released JDA Vision 2015 Supply Chain Market Study.

Inventory Reduction 40

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 23, 2024

Here’s what retailers need to plan for: Inventory and Logistics: Demand fluctuations: While some businesses experience a slight bump in sales due to “extra spending money” or themed promotions, others might see a dip as consumers wait for Leap Day deals. This is especially important for perishable items.

Retail 111

Retail Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Management Software Demand Planning Software 111

BlueYonder

MARCH 5, 2024

However, the risk of this business model is the disconnect with the market it serves — which results in massive incentives to clear out vehicle inventories. During the customer’s vehicle ordering and configuration process, the Blue Yonder Platform can offer real-time inventory and pipeline search.

Automotive 102

Automotive Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Forecasting Software 102

BlueYonder

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The IDC MarketScape looked at whether the applications could support profitable decision-making, enhance both the pre- and post-purchase customer experience, position inventory accurately, and optimize the in-store experience. The IDC MarketScape report on Order Orchestration and Fulfillment evaluates 14 software vendors in this area.

Optimal Sourcing 99

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software 99

BlueYonder

AUGUST 29, 2023

Having a disjointed view of inventory and customer data across both physical and online channels is no longer an option for retailers. Implementing an OMS effectively can provide significant value to your commerce outlook, offering a centralized platform for managing orders, inventory and fulfillment across the omni-channel landscape.

Optimal Sourcing 87

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Since the data is stale the planners are working with lead times that are significantly different from what inventory will actually be available. The batch planning systems can only replan the entire supply chain but can not incrementally fix only what is broken.

Supply Chain Planning Software 109

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Modeling Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 109

BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

For retailers yet to modernize inventory and workforce planning, it’s not too late to layer AI-infused microservice capabilities onto existing deployments, to accurately and efficiently predict and meet demand, come what may. How can we best leverage inventory and our workforce regardless of what happens during the 2023 holiday season?

Sourcing Strategies 77

Sourcing Strategies Retail Inventory Reduction Scenario Planning 77

BlueYonder

OCTOBER 17, 2024

3 rd -Party Marketplaces Are Great for Growth Third-party marketplaces are a great way for retailers to expand the range of their product offerings and can help to drive growth and customer acquisition without taking on the burden of all that new inventory directly. 40% of their online sales. So how to avoid these return-related pitfalls?

Retail 52

Retail Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Reduction Purchasing Skills 52

BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The first is reduction of inventory, which includes the work-in-process inventory and finished goods inventory. This can be done by reducing inventory in multiple sites and how they are stored. There are some inventories that do not move or move as fast. How would manufacturers reduce working capital? Sunil: Yes!

Manufacturing Procurement 132

Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 132

BlueYonder

DECEMBER 7, 2023

But the truth is, using a traditional, monolithic ERP to manage inventory and order management for omni-channel and e-commerce is more difficult than your ERP salesperson may have led you to believe. You need Blue Yonder’s microservices. Here’s why.

Supply Chain Planning Software 90

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Forecasting Software Demand Planning Software 90

BlueYonder

AUGUST 29, 2024

Right now, your supply chain platform probably includes planning software — focused on things like demand, inventory or replenishment — and execution software — focused on transportation, logistics or warehousing — to create a more efficient supply chain. Now imagine you are a grocery manager running the store.

Supply Chain Planning Software 80

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 10, 2024

As a result of their long planning cycles and delayed reaction time, manufacturers often invest in excess inventory as a buffer against demand changes. Often, they overproduce the wrong products, leading to static inventory, capital losses and waste. Unfortunately, those challenges are not going away.

Forecasting 68

Forecasting Forecasting Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply and Demand 68

BlueYonder

JULY 6, 2023

Market-based demand forecasting to help you predict localized demand and placement of inventory Retailers are facing increasing pressure to offer affordable, reliable, and frictionless customer experiences. This is especially key as companies deal with rising prices due customer expectations for flexible and fast fulfillment options.

Forecasting 70

Forecasting Forecasting Software Demand Planning Software Supply and Demand 70

BlueYonder

APRIL 27, 2023

Instead, B2B companies need an order management that is highly flexible, agile, scalable, customizable, along with intelligent decision-making, real-time inventory visibility and customer centric capabilities. The inventory counts should be updated in remote systems as orders are received and allocated to fulfillment nodes.

Supply Chain Design Software 83

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