BlueYonder

DECEMBER 15, 2020

When consumers pivoted from foot traffic to online options, retailers quickly worked overtime to enable speed and convenience options such as buy online pick up in store (BOPIS), curbside pickup, and ship from local store to support the needs of customers and drive business during a challenging time.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility Inventory Reduction Inventory 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

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

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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

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

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 3, 2024

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. On Tuesday, the U.S. While the walkout has been looming since June, the strike is still a surprise to many observers.

Negotiating Skills 107

Negotiating Skills Real-time Visibility Scenario Planning Buyer Training 107

BlueYonder

MAY 14, 2021

Historically, inventory was always to blame for higher holding costs and led to companies wanting to run a lean supply chain. But in these times of supply variability and higher costs, having extra inventory is actually helping to mitigate these challenges.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

By digitizing the returns process and implementing better returns strategies, retailers can cut costs, get stock back in inventory faster, and ultimately increase profitability without sacrificing customer experience. Even items that need to be returned to the warehouse can go in bulk from stores, reducing shipping costs.

Waste Reduction 95

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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

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

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

Distribution Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies 94

BlueYonder

JUNE 24, 2024

This creates a need to segment the supply chain and have separate inventory norms for each of the product lines. Also due to the diverse regions that the manufacturer supports, the inventory strategies need to be different to cater to the different markets. This can lead to excess manufacturing and write-offs.

Supply Chain Planning Software 101

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BlueYonder

JULY 8, 2014

The meeting touched on some “vision” topics in retailing and an industry analyst that I was sitting next to, Greg Girard from IDC, offered a statement along the lines of “retailers should try to never ship from the store.” It might have been a distribution or fulfillment center where online orders are more commonly shipped from.

Shipping 59

Shipping Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Purchasing Skills 59

BlueYonder

JANUARY 26, 2023

Everything from real-time inventory availability to a single source of truth for managing orders to delivering a variety of fulfillment options are table-stakes today. Ensuring an Accurate Inventory Picture I’ll give you a perfect example of why it’s important to understand inventory across the enterprise.

Optimal Sourcing 70

Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Retail Just-in-Time 70

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

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

According to Gartner’s September 12 Marketing Survey , although only 9% of consumers plan to spend more this holiday season, 19% have been shopping year-round, with price and free shipping being top factors influencing purchasing decisions. Things will move too fast and too unpredictably. And it needn’t take months.

Supply Chain Optimization 86

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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?

Retail 52

Retail Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Reduction Purchasing Skills 52

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

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Trend 2: Nearshoring operations Companie s have been rethinking their supply chain strategies ever since the COVID-19 pandemic put a chokehold on worldwide shipping lanes. Companies like Maersk are committing to carbon-neutral fuels like green methanol for their shipping fleets.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 118

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BlueYonder

JULY 17, 2023

In response, retailers are utilizing search, social media, online marketplaces, and partnerships with drop-shipped vendors. What are retailers’ best practices around managing inventory across their store networks? They prioritize convenience, speed, and sustainable fulfillment options.

Trends 72

Trends Report Retail Vendor Strategies 72

BlueYonder

OCTOBER 31, 2024

New scope of managed services brings new challenges for LSPs The scope of managed service is expanding from transportation to other supply chain services including inventory management, demand forecasting, supplier management, raw material sourcing, robotics, and supply chain and transportation modeling.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 103

Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling Optimal Sourcing Logistics 103

BlueYonder

JULY 22, 2024

The R ise of P aid R eturns It’s easy to understand the reasoning for implementing returns fees when retailers face rising costs from processing, shipping, and restocking returns – all while losing out on potential sales from inventory that cannot be resold. To find out more about intelligent returns solutions, talk to our team today.

Purchasing Skills 98

Purchasing Skills Policies Retail Cost Reduction Strategies 98

BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Disappointed Customers Even fewer retailers — 18% — used AI to optimize their inventory by keeping their dynamic safety stock up to date. And just 16% applied AI to improve the accuracy of their estimated ship dates. Then you’re selling products you don’t actually have in inventory. Inventory placement ( 42% ).

Retail 90

Retail Predictive Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Analytics Software 90

BlueYonder

MARCH 31, 2022

Do you think your systems and processes enable both optimal inventory management and flexible order fulfillment options to your customers? The majority of respondents say they have inventory management under control to offer flexible order fulfillment options to customers, but a significant percentage (20%) admit they cannot.

Inventory Reduction 82

Inventory Reduction Material Savings Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 82

BlueYonder

JULY 9, 2021

And what if I told you that port had a recent COVID-19 outbreak, leaving a backlog of over 160,000 40-foot containers, causing a domino effect on the entire shipping industry that might take a year to get sorted out? From ships waiting to dock in Guangdong to empty containers stockpiling in the U.S.,

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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BlueYonder

APRIL 11, 2024

How many inventory dollars are tied up in C and D items? If the retailer is planning a SKU that sells 40 units per year but sells 25 of those units in the month before Christmas, they need to plan differently in November, when they must ship to the higher forecast, than they do the rest of the year, when they want to wait until one sells.

Forecasting 101

Forecasting DC Inventory Reduction Retail 101

BlueYonder

MARCH 24, 2021

The world is aflutter discussing how an enormous container ship became an immovable force in the Suez Canal, blocking one of the world’s most vital shipping routes. 120 miles long, the Suez Canal sees nearly 50 ships passing through on an average every day and almost 19,000 annually and accounts for roughly 12% of world trade.

Real-time Visibility 93

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

households, or 93 million people, received one or more orders via pickup, delivery and ship-to-home channels. evaluating the robustness of their inventory, order management and omni-channel fulfillment capabilities, especially as consumers embrace a hybrid shopping model. Let’s start with the advice regarding inventory management.

Supply Chain Optimization 78

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Strategy Modeling Inventory Reduction 78

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 69

Forecasting Forecasting Software Demand Planning Software Supply and Demand 69

BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

In addition, labor shortages, blocked shipping lanes and geopolitical uncertainty affect organizations’ ability to move products swiftly and profitably from Point A to Point B, which must certainly be part of the demand planning exercise.

Supply and Demand 78

Supply and Demand Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing 78

BlueYonder

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Between China’s re-routing many ships through the east and gulf coasts and the expedited processing of cargo at LA and Long Beach, the logjam has been eased and retail stores across the U.S. are filled with inventory. Now There Are Too Many Shipping Containers.

Long Beach 81

Long Beach Los Angeles Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain 81

BlueYonder

MARCH 30, 2023

Incisiv surveyed 115 retailers to understand the current state of omni-channel retail and evaluated the digital ordering and fulfillment capabilities of these retailers in four key areas, including Inventory Visibility, Frictionless Fulfillment, Cost & Payments, and 360-Degree Service, which encompassed 104 digital capabilities.

Real-time Visibility 89

Real-time Visibility Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Purchasing Skills Procurement Analytics 89

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. In addition to optimal inventory placement, this may require innovative new fulfillment strategies,” Peck explains.

Retail 82

Retail Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling Optimization Software 82

BlueYonder

MARCH 29, 2022

With bottlenecks at ports and delays across transportation networks, uneven inventory due to factory shutdowns, labor shortages and high customer expectations, how are hardline retailers supposed to thrive? With accurate inventory, they have been able to enhance their BOPIS, ship from store, and same day delivery offerings.

Retail 66

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 7, 2024

High Tech companies can’t afford to build up huge amounts of buffer inventory to prepare for demand swings — it’s too easy to be left with expensive, outdated products that won’t ever be sold. They can minimize the risk of excess inventory, as well as accurately seize revenue opportunities. And, as the U.S. A unified planning process.

Supply and Demand 58

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 5, 2022

For the warehouse, supply chain improvements revolve around being productive, meeting customer service levels, effectively managing inventory, and running an optimal warehouse. In our warehouse of the future video , we explore the movement of goods from the yard, through receiving and putaway, to picking and packing and shipping.

Warehousing 90

Warehousing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software 90

BlueYonder

DECEMBER 1, 2022

6-8, among many others, in an effort to sell off their excess inventory. During peak season, many retailers are challenged to provide customers with accurate promises due to stale inventory data that isn’t in-sync with the high volume of sales. Amazon hosted its Prime Early Access Sale from Oct. 24-Monday, Nov.

Survey 66

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