BlueYonder

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Getting the mix wrong comes with serious consequences — excess inventory on the one hand, and lost sales on the other. Simply by tying these intelligent predictions directly to global production plans and schedules, manufacturers can profitably serve demand on one hand, while managing constraints on the other.

Forecasting 91

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 6, 2024

In Part 1 of our series on challenges in supply chain for medical devices, we delved into these complexities and discussed solutions that can help drive these businesses to the next level, meeting company goals and serving the patients whose lives medical device manufacturers seek to improve.

Optimal Sourcing 102

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Much of our world relies on the timeliness, effectiveness, quality, and reliability of manufacturers. However, it is proving to be a more complex proposition for manufacturers who are typically more nascent in their digitalization efforts, and in bringing improved connectivity and visibility to their supply chains.

Capacity 79

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BlueYonder

MARCH 12, 2024

Manufacturers of consumer products — including packaged goods, food and beverages, and life sciences — face both opportunities and challenges. Consumer products manufacturers want nothing more than to accurately predict future demand. But much of this growth can be attributed to price increases.

Supply Chain Planning Software 71

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BlueYonder

JUNE 12, 2023

“Out of the chip pan and into the fire” must be a recurring feeling among manufacturers – across 2022 and into 2023 – as a proposed rebound following the eye of the COVID-19 pandemic storm has been usurped by a host of new and evolving challenges that have hindered both sides of the supply-demand equation.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 10, 2024

It’s been two centuries since the Industrial Revolution transformed manufacturing, introducing machines that automated production and unlocked unprecedented efficiencies. But in the last decade, the industrial manufacturing sector has encountered a new wave of challenges and disruptions.

Forecasting 68

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BlueYonder

MARCH 5, 2024

As cars become more connected, autonomous, electric and configured to order, automotive manufacturers are increasingly becoming software companies. Software companies operate much differently than traditional manufacturers. This represents a significant change from their historic approach.

Automotive 102

Automotive Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Forecasting Software 102

BlueYonder

JUNE 24, 2024

Some of the challenges faced by today’s medical devices manufacturers are: Diversity of Products : Large medical device manufacturers often have a diverse portfolio and hence very different supply chain structures for each of them. These regulations warrant that the product be manufactured using certified manufacturing processes.

Supply Chain Planning Software 101

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The stakes are especially high, however, for pharmaceutical, medical device, and health care manufacturers and distributors. If planners fail to accurately match supply with demand, the results are product shortages, scrapped inventory, cancelled procedures and patient health risks. Materials shortages are common.

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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

MAY 17, 2022

At the same time, tire manufacturers have suffered from extreme volatility, raw material shortages with rapidly rising prices, a shortage of global transport capacity and increased costs caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic and additional disruptive forces.

Modeling 52

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BlueYonder

MAY 6, 2024

Attendees included medical device and diagnostics manufacturers, hospital systems, raw material suppliers, software providers, and logistics service providers (LSPs). This type of role helps manufacturers determine where priorities overlap between customer and supplier.

Supply Chain Planning Software 90

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 7, 2023

How to transform your supply chain (without waiting for your ERP to recover) Wholesale distribution and manufacturing (WD&M) has entered a new era where agility, speed and accuracy are no longer nice-to-haves, but rather uncompromising must-haves for meeting the new omni-channel B2B customer expectation. Here’s why.

Supply Chain Planning Software 90

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Smart factories, smart warehouses and smart transportation are becoming a reality as manufacturers invest in technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT), robotics and more. Digital innovation across every node of the supply chain is occurring – and fast.

Supply Chain Planning Software 54

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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.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 13, 2023

ICON 2023 is Blue Yonder’s annual customer conference and premier supply chain event, where practitioners and decision-makers exchange insights about their transformation journeys If you are in the manufacturing field, why should you attend this year’s event? And doing it with customer service in mind, as well as profitability.

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BlueYonder

MAY 10, 2024

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) regulations are driving sustainability investments with a focus on tracking, excess inventory and resource utilization. Effective supplier collaboration across supply chain networks remains high on the priority list for manufacturers dealing with multiple tiers of supply.

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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. Dealing with each area — planning, manufacturing, distribution, fulfilment, etc. —

Optimal Sourcing 106

Optimal Sourcing Sustainability Material Savings Waste Reduction 106

BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Smart factories, smart warehouses and smart transportation are becoming a reality as manufacturers invest in technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT), robotics and more. Source: JDA Intelligent Manufacturing Survey. Source: JDA Intelligent Manufacturing Survey.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

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BlueYonder

APRIL 12, 2017

Ah, the old joke always comes up when manufacturers talk about serving a retail customer, “They can have it faster, cheaper, or better … pick two!” It’s clear that technology is changing the way manufacturing operates and that omni-channel isn’t just a retail issue anymore. So, what exactly does this mean for manufacturers?

Manufacturing 45

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Extreme demand volatility and unprecedented supply chain disruptions make it tough for many manufacturers to get the demand-supply balance right. Amid this complexity and uncertainty, consumer products manufacturers still need the right product to be at the right place, at the right time, across all channels and retail customers.

Supply and Demand 58

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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.

Gartner 87

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BlueYonder

APRIL 12, 2017

Ah, the old joke always comes up when manufacturers talk about serving a retail customer, “They can have it faster, cheaper, or better … pick two!” It’s clear that technology is changing the way manufacturing operates and that omni-channel isn’t just a retail issue anymore. So, what exactly does this mean for manufacturers?

Manufacturing 40

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BlueYonder

JUNE 2, 2017

manufacturing activity in May, how advancements in artificial intelligence are shifting the balance of power in technology, and the role of corporate social responsibility in supply chain management. . manufacturing activity gains ground. manufacturing activity expanded and hiring increased in May. The article, U.S.

Manufacturing 40

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BlueYonder

JUNE 2, 2017

manufacturing activity in May, how advancements in artificial intelligence are shifting the balance of power in technology, and the role of corporate social responsibility in supply chain management. . manufacturing activity gains ground. manufacturing activity expanded and hiring increased in May. The article, U.S.

Manufacturing 40

Manufacturing Buyer Training Apparel New York 40

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.

Supply Chain Planning Software 108

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BlueYonder

APRIL 3, 2018

How manufacturers are responding to this “Amazon effect” is a prevalent theme heard from the respondents of JDA’s 2018 Intelligent Manufacturing survey, which will be announced tomorrow. JDA collected responses for the 2018 Intelligent Manufacturing survey from 271 U.S.-based We offer a preview of the results today on our blog.

Supply Chain Planning Software 48

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The global automative industry is undergoing a revolution, as manufacturers and consumers make the switch from internal combustion engine (ICE) models to electric vehicles (EVs). Getting the mix wrong can lead to excessive, aging inventory on the one hand and missed sales opportunities on the other. Perhaps the biggest challenge?

Supply and Demand 63

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Breaking Down Barriers Between Planning, Procurement and Logistics: The existence of isolated supply chains between procurement, planning, and logistics can lead to latency, reduced responsiveness, expedited processes, excess inventory, and substantial inefficiencies.

Waste Reduction 85

Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction Automotive Cost Reduction Strategies 85

BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

As 2016 draws to a close, it’s clear that the next 12 months are set to be extremely disruptive for the manufacturing industry. Considering that the industry has largely concentrated on becoming cost-effective rather than lean, this means manufacturers must be prepared for change. The supply chain of the future.

Manufacturing 40

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BlueYonder

APRIL 24, 2023

Even for companies who have implemented supply chain solutions, the replication of data (with each application having its own data store) and latency in data updates from one solution to another preclude manufacturers from achieving synchronized near real-time response. The end result?

Optimal Sourcing 75

Optimal Sourcing Modeling Optimization Software Supply Chain Optimization 75

BlueYonder

JULY 1, 2024

In 2013, Southeast Toyota launched the PATHWAY initiative, a project aimed at: Enhancing Southeast Toyota dealers’ ability to order the right product for the Retail segment by providing inventory target mixes and preferences for various key vehicle attributes.

Supply Chain Planning Software 78

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BlueYonder

APRIL 3, 2018

How manufacturers are responding to this “Amazon effect” is a prevalent theme heard from the respondents of JDA’s 2018 Intelligent Manufacturing survey, which will be announced tomorrow. JDA collected responses for the 2018 Intelligent Manufacturing survey from 271 U.S.-based We offer a preview of the results today on our blog.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Today manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and logistics services providers (LSPs) need real-time, multi-enterprise transparency with trading partners up and down the value chain. All stakeholders should be able to share the same data, as well as the same visibility into inventory, capacity, labor, fleets and other resources.

Negotiating Skills 107

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 2, 2024

based manufacturing company with the goal of leading the transition of adult smokers to a smoke-free future. Recently, I was responsible for managing the entire spare parts inventory for our manufacturing facility in Richmond, which was approximately one million physical units, $120 million worth of parts and 90,000 unique SKUs.

Supply Chain Planning Software 88

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 13, 2014

Retailers and manufacturers have long faced a disconnected supply chain, operating with different data sets, mismatched expectations and fundamental business differences. In this blog series, Supply Chain Nation sat down with a number of industry experts to discuss the retailer-manufacturer divide. The result?

Retail 76

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 19, 2014

Retailers and manufacturers: do the words mistrust, inaccuracies and frustration come to mind when you think of your trading partners? In Part I of this series , Martin explained why Flowcasting finally fulfills the promise of collaboration that retailers and manufacturers have been striving for. You aren’t alone.

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