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

BlueYonder

OCTOBER 21, 2024

This goes beyond simply working together; it’s about having a real-time, single source of truth that breaks down operational silos and enables departments and businesses to act cohesively. The low-tech approach to combat inventory uncertainty is by simply over-investing in inventory. In the U.S.

Supply Chain Planning Software 74

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Waste Reduction 74

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

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

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

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. Connected data. Unfortunately, those challenges are not going away.

Forecasting 68

Forecasting Forecasting Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply and Demand 68

BlueYonder

AUGUST 28, 2023

The world’s supply chains have been stalled by challenges like labor capacity, imperfect inventory positioning, unpredictable supply, rising costs, and prolonged fulfillment times. They need to source products from the most cost-effective, reliable suppliers, then store them as close to the final customer as possible.

Optimal Sourcing 74

Optimal Sourcing Data Inventory Management Software Analytics Software 74

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

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The Source : This company is Canada’s largest tech retailer. The Source embraced AI to refine inventory and order forecasting. The company reduced inventory investment by 19% in just two years. Its precise demand predictions improved inventory accuracy, delivery times and staff planning. The results?

Analytics Software 100

Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software Forecasting Software Supply Chain Software 100

BlueYonder

MARCH 11, 2024

Successful end-to-end retail integration hinges on leveling up inventory, ordering, commits, and omni-channel fulfillment with artificial intelligence (AI)-infused capabilities that effectively unlock “real-time supply chain” responsiveness to demand patterns. The one common thread here has, of course, been automation. And not just any kind.

Supply Chain Planning Software 82

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Retail 82

BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Precision Planning – Demand Forecasting and Real-Time Inventory Efficiency often begins with meticulous planning. Aligning the grocery retail ecosystem around real-time inventory marks the initial stride. Building on real-time inventory capabilities, this phase delves into dynamic pricing and promotions.

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction 52

BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

It was all about companies trying to go into countries that had low-cost sourcing capabilities, as well as to capture new market. The main challenges that companies are facing, at least in the last two years, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, come from the multi-tier sourcing, which requires long lead times in the supply network.

Manufacturing Procurement 132

Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 132

BlueYonder

OCTOBER 4, 2024

It’s time for a demand planning rebrand It all comes down to accurate demand planning to arrive at the correct product mix — along with accurate demand sensing to ensure inventory is positioned in the right location to fulfill on-time and in-full requirements, even in the face of extreme market volatility. But how do they get there?

Supply and Demand 58

Supply and Demand Modeling Demand Planning Software Forecasting 58

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

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

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Supply Chain Optimization Price Mitigation Strategies 87

BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The domain business services are, for example, order, inventory, load building forecast, cross stock, and flow through. We are now able to, for instance, for your warehouse solution, add two microservices, one for inventory availability and the other for decisioning around where you should source inventory from.

Supply Chain Planning Software 106

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Forecasting Software Predictive Analytics Software 106

BlueYonder

APRIL 9, 2024

This includes demand planning, volume assessments at a granular level, knowing where best to source from to meet omni-channel demand, where to then position inventory based on known demand and where customers are located, and, of course, how best to then fulfill orders and to optimize the last mile.

Optimal Sourcing 106

Optimal Sourcing Sustainability Material Savings Waste Reduction 106

BlueYonder

APRIL 4, 2023

In the current offering category, Blue Yonder received the highest scores possible in the criteria of enterprise inventory management, pre- and post-purchase experience, order orchestration rules, fulfillment automation, and scalability.

Procurement Analytics 83

Procurement Analytics Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 83

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

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.

Supply Chain Planning Software 101

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Strategy 101

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 19, 2021

One arrow showed the flow of customer demand from the source to the supplier, while the other showed the flow of goods from the supplier to the customer. A modern supply chain is more than the efficient movement of optimized inventory downstream to meet forecasted customer demand. And completely the opposite of reality.

Supply Chain Planning Software 94

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software 94

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

JANUARY 29, 2024

Review the report to learn about the latest market trends and why Blue Yonder was recognized as a Representative Vendor.

Gartner 87

Gartner Optimal Sourcing Distribution Supply Chain Design Software 87

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

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The consequences include: Lost sales and decreased consumer loyalty due to product shortages The financial costs of markdowns, waste and excess inventory Damage to crucial retailer relationships The Only Comprehensive Solution? How is this accomplished?

Supply and Demand 78

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

BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

According to multiple sources, including Retail Insight Network (RIN), consumers are “expected to adopt an omni-channel approach during the 2023 holiday season, seeking to make purchases in-store and online, anytime and anywhere.”

Purchasing Skills 87

Purchasing Skills Real-time Visibility Retail Inventory Reduction 87

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

Retail Optimal Sourcing Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Software 66

BlueYonder

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Across its nearly 200 markets, HEINEKEN needs to use a common data source and planning platform, apply the same standardized processes, ensure the same analytic rigor and achieve consistent financial results. They explored how AI can improve forecasting and decision-making, reducing inventory and lead times.

Gartner 100

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand 100

BlueYonder

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Given this shift in consumer behavior, it has become important for retailers to offer the best inventory and sourcing information to shoppers. And lastly, all of this requires a single source of truth for all orders. This is where solutions from Blue Yonder can make a world of difference.

Retail 90

Retail Real-time Visibility Purchasing Skills Procurement Analytics 90

BlueYonder

AUGUST 1, 2024

Businesses will now be able to use an end-to-end, multi-tier, multi-enterprise network ecosystem and single source of truth to orchestrate and collaborate across both internal units and external trading partners, all the way from raw materials to the store shelf or customer delivery.

Supply Chain Network Software 79

Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Planning Software Network Optimization Supply Chain Software 79

BlueYonder

JULY 23, 2020

Blue Yonder’s Luminate Retail solutions offering now evolves to Luminate Commerce, encompassing all areas of the commerce experience including inventory, space, pricing, workforce and store operations. Luminate Commerce drives the conveniences modern consumers expect in order to remain loyal to a brand.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Real-time Visibility Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Strategy 52

BlueYonder

MARCH 26, 2024

Andy Kettlewell, Walgreens’ group vice president for inventory and analytics, explained what its customers needed from the company : “If you’re a parent, it’s critical that Walgreens can promise an accurate amount of pediatric fever reducer at two in the morning that we can have delivered to your home.” That timetable wouldn’t cut it.

Retail 93

Retail Supply Chain Design Software Analytics Software Demand Planning Software 93

BlueYonder

JANUARY 24, 2023

Can we get the supplies from an alternate source? Do we need to carry excess inventory? And then in the tactical short-term horizon, how they get better visibility so that if a shipment is delayed, the sooner they know, the more options they have to look at as alternate sources or to expedite freight. Can we expedite?

Automotive 72

Automotive Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 72

BlueYonder

AUGUST 24, 2023

But most companies are simply overwhelmed by the sheer volume of available data – from suppliers, customers, partners, and third-party sources. Today businesses have all the information they need to optimize their supply chains. They also lack the infrastructure to collect it, harmonize it, analyze it and apply it to their everyday decisions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 73

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software 73

BlueYonder

JANUARY 8, 2024

This granular level of forecasting improves accuracy, which allows the supply chain to meet demand without creating excess inventory. This more bespoke approach is likely to lead you to more diverse manufacturing network formulation with alternative sources, make-and-buy optionality, or nearshoring possibilities.

Optimal Sourcing 85

Optimal Sourcing Modeling Waste Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 85