BlueYonder

OCTOBER 6, 2023

” – Sir Winston Churchill Having just returned from the 2023 Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Global conference in Detroit, these words are very fitting to encapsulate the essence of the event. “Never let a good crisis go to waste.” Short-term visibility at the Purchase Order/ASN level is insufficient.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In a previous Blue Yonder blog post , we defined some of the advanced technologies that are impacting the logistics industry today and provided an overview of how they’re improving companies’ cost and service outcomes. Improved sustainability is directly linked to logistics optimization.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

But what do these terms mean for the logistics industry? At Blue Yonder, we believe every logistics stakeholder should be excited about advanced technologies like AI. So, let’s take a few minutes to define some of the most common terms related to managing logistics via advanced technology. What exactly is a data cloud?

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BlueYonder

MARCH 16, 2023

In Part 1 , we covered the complexities of logistics management in the automotive industries and the change in thinking about how to manage logistics. Disruptions and Remedies Terence: Let’s continue discussing how automotive supply chain executives can better manage logistics needs/requirements.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 20, 2023

If you are in the logistics field, why should you attend this year’s event? I spoke with Blue Yonder’s Chirag Modi , CVP, Industry Strategy, during a recent Blue Yonder Live session where he shared the top logistics opportunities and challenges, what to expect this year from ICON 2023, and some of the key highlights for logistics sessions.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 27, 2023

In honor of National Logistics Day, which is June 28, I share a recap of a conversation I recently had with my colleague Ann Marie Jonkman , who leads Blue Yonder’s 3PL Industry Strategy. Ann Marie shares highlights from her logistics career and what she has treasured the most from it. Another challenge is having just enough inventory.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 31, 2021

This creates many challenges for retailers and manufacturers who either fulfill orders themselves or contract with third-party logistics (3PLs) partners to perform these services. Now, these organizations expect 3PLs to manage inventory and help optimize fulfillment. Competitive Edge. Luminate Control Tower for execution visibility.

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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.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

No matter the hurdles of 2020, Logistics was up for the challenge. To adjust to a new logistics footprint, operations are catering to smaller and more frequent shipments, while increasing its stronghold in eCommerce. Now it’s time for logistics to up its game — again. Boundaryless Orchestration.

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BlueYonder

MAY 23, 2022

While every industry has experienced its share of challenges in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the end-to-end supply chain and global and regional logistics operations have been forever transformed by the events of the last two years. However, some logistics executives described their supply chains as “reliable” in the face of disruption.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 1, 2022

I just returned from the Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Conference in Detroit. This annual event explores supply chain management and how logistics can succeed in a fast-changing environment. I am feeling energized by what I learned and the people I spoke to while there. This has a substantial impact on their EBITDA margins.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

As supply chain and logistics practitioners, our reality was already challenging. How do we make our logistics chains more resilient? As logistics practitioners, we must change our mindset to one that I like to call “unified logistics.” The shift in market power from the seller to the consumer had firmly taken hold.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 3, 2024

But still the question remains: How can supply chain and logistics teams truly prepare for this kind of stunning disruption? Today manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and logistics services providers (LSPs) need real-time, multi-enterprise transparency with trading partners up and down the value chain.

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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.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 18, 2020

For centuries, Santa has achieved more than any global logistics operation could ever dream of. He’s Making a List, and Checking Inventory. Inventory pre-builds, product redesign for late configuration and range reduction are all strategies Santa has employed to get through the extraordinary circumstances.

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BlueYonder

MAY 13, 2021

During Blue Yonder ICON 2021, I had the pleasure to speak with Johnny Ivanyi , the Global Head of Distribution Excellence of Bayer Crop Science, and Kishore Yarlagadda , Global Distribution Deployment Lead of Bayer Crop Science, for the session “Next Wave of Logistics and Distribution Transformation.” Global Scale Digital Journey.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 26, 2024

Driving down costs across the supply chain is a key goal for third-party logistics (3PL) businesses, particularly during inflationary pressure and labor market shortages. This creates a single view of inventory for better stock management and fulfillment decisions. What are your current returns processes costing you?

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BlueYonder

MAY 10, 2024

This will continue to put pressure on international trade routes and complicate logistics thus raising the importance of visibility across the entire supply chain network and continued risk mitigation through diversification strategies. Stabilization in the freight/trucking and warehousing market is a big boon for the logistics industry.

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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.

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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.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The fundamental aspects of flow paths, lead times, constraints, execution capacity – be it in the warehouse or in the logistics center – are all unknown. The domain business services are, for example, order, inventory, load building forecast, cross stock, and flow through.

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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. Now, the planning tools cannot see the data from manufacturing or raw material or logistics, and yet these tools are attempting to make intelligent supply chain decisions.

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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.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 7, 2016

One of the many challenges this presents is a dramatic shift from linear inventory flows to more complex multi-point flows between DCs, stores and customers. . One solution is simply to stuff the supply chain with more inventory. Instead of inventory costs being reduced, they are actually increasing. Store Inventory Visibility.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 7, 2016

One of the many challenges this presents is a dramatic shift from linear inventory flows to more complex multi-point flows between DCs, stores and customers. . One solution is simply to stuff the supply chain with more inventory. Instead of inventory costs being reduced, they are actually increasing. Store Inventory Visibility.

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BlueYonder

MAY 7, 2024

Companies across the manufacturing, retail, and logistics service provider industries are facing several major chronic challenges that impact their supply chains. Our customer Pegasus Logistics Group provides such solutions for their clients, leveraging Blue Yonder Warehouse Management solutions (learn more in the press release here ).

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BlueYonder

APRIL 9, 2024

This initiative is central to enhancing the management and efficiency of its logistics operations throughout Europe. Carlsberg has also introduced electric trucks and established a specialized transportation control tower in Poznan, Poland. A prospect to raise a glass to.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 20, 2022

A lot of recent media attention has been devoted to what might be considered “macro” logistics problems, such as port closures, blocked shipping lanes and a lack of ocean container capacity. These and other logistics challenges leave products stranded thousands of miles from their final destinations. The Same-Day Delivery Challenge.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 29, 2024

Retailers, manufacturers and logistics providers are facing pressure from both the supply and demand sides of their businesses. As a Representative Vendor in the latest Gartner ® Market Guide for Distributed Order Management Systems, Blue Yonder is excited to be recognized for our Distributed Order Management system.

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