BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Because, in todays disrupted supply chain, both demand and supply have become fast-moving and ever-changing targets. In the first six months of 2023 alone, there were 8,197 supply chain disruptions recorded across all industries. Why is intelligent production planning so essential? In fact, 43.6%

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BlueYonder

MARCH 11, 2025

A wave of chaos followed that turned the supply chain upside down, forcing it to adapt, transform, and learn at an accelerated pace. 3 long term changes to the supply chain 1. McKinsey research shows that 73% of companies are now pursuing dual-sourcing , and 60% are regionalizing their supply chains.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 6, 2024

In a previous blog post , I discussed some highlights from Blue Yonder’s 2024 Supply Chain Executive Survey. In talking with 600 C-suite and senior executives around the world, we discovered that they share three primary challenges: ongoing supply chain disruptions, rising operating costs, and growing sustainability pressures.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 13, 2025

What do canceled flights, a matcha shortage and a breakfast crisis reveal about our fragile supply chains? Currently, Japan’s matcha the finely ground green tea loved worldwide faces a supply crunch as global demand outpaces production. naming the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region as the highest-risk area worldwide.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 17, 2025

In this blog article, Ill explore the 5 biggest retail and technology trends that surfaced at NRFs Big Show 2025, and what they mean for retailers. You can now watch the full video of Blue Yonders Big Ideas Session from NRF 2025: The supply chain revolution: Can your organization succeed in the age of AI? Now, lets dig in.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 9, 2024

More than 500 supply chain leaders converged in Berlin between 11 – 13 November to learn how to unlock the full potential of their supply chains, and to ultimately reshape the future of their businesses. A holistic approach to solving supply chain challenges Those aforementioned challenges arent insignificant.

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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. The Blue Yonder Platform provides an equally granular, real-time look into supply conditions — sensing and accounting for disruptions like material shortages or supplier noncompliance in advance.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Blue Yonder – A Leader in Supply Chain Management At Blue Yonder we are proud to announce that we have been recognized as a Leader in what we believe are three major areas by top industry analysts. Seedcom Logistics implemented Blue Yonder Warehouse Management to streamline their processes and optimize inventory management.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 18, 2024

Consumers need real-time visibility to inventory. Legacy Systems Are Out, Advanced Technology Is In It’s clear from the study that retail executives view advanced technology adoption as a key enabler of their success in today’s fast-moving, highly competitive omni-channel landscape. How are retailers addressing these challenges?

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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.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 23, 2024

It’s easy to think about fulfillment as comprising the final steps in the supply chain, but the truth is that the conditions faced in warehouses and delivery vehicles are determined much earlier in the supply chain than in the last mile, so to speak. Adopting a customer-centric approach can help achieve this.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 17, 2022

For those of us who work in global supply chains, we look at these types of situations through a different lens. Upon connecting with them, we learned they had made some executive decisions about their operations in region, but they did not know how these decisions would affect their supply chain — and they were doing it all manually.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 14, 2023

Operating in today’s disruptive and complex global environment can be challenging for any supply chain. Changes in demand, unexpected supply shortages, employee absences, or extreme weather events have always required immediate action. It’s no wonder supply chain professionals are getting fed up.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Were using AI in at least one application related to supply chain or order management (95%). AI has become a huge topic of discussion since the public launch of generative AI tools such as ChatGPT. So Bonprix turned to an automated pricing solution powered by AI/ML. He sees how quickly AI is transforming retail.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 15, 2024

For supply chain professionals, there is always a conundrum when balancing supply and demand. From fulfillment analysts and omni-channel commerce managers to customer success managers, diverse functions are tasked with ensuring that inventory is properly rebalanced following a disruption. The result?

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 26, 2017

By the end of 2020, one-third of all manufacturing supply chains will be using analytics-driven cognitive capabilities, thus increasing cost efficiency by 10% and service performance by 5%. Technologies that will have the greatest impact include cloud, mobile, Big Data and analytics, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 31, 2023

In this Part 2 blog post, we will continue to explore how automotive manufacturers are carrying out effective supply chain initiatives and their innovative solutions. Salim: Our automotive customers are increasingly looking at how to counter inflation but at the same time how to enable supply chain resiliency.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Global Complexities Terence: Industrial manufacturing companies are modifying their supply chain landscape and operations to prepare for the new world. They are managing many changing dynamics by adopting new business models and digital technology to improve agility, profitability, and – the most important aspect – competitiveness.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 17, 2018

There’s currently a digital supply chain transformation that’s happening faster than the physical supply chain can react, requiring hybrid solutions in semi-automated environments where humans and robots work in tandem. The Current Landscape of Automation Systems.

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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. Let’s take a closer look at why these technologies matter. This helps ensure that available inventory is the right mix of high-demand items, without having too much stock.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Everyone agrees that, in today’s volatile business environment, supply chains need to be digitized — connected in real time, and fed by shared data — to identify exceptions, define intelligent resolutions, and maximize both cost and service outcomes. They’re moving fast to not just keep up with innovation, but to lead it.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 10, 2021

Today we are releasing the results from the 2021 State of Supply Chain Execution Report , which provides the latest market insights around: Will e-commerce growth brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic continue? What are the biggest supply chain execution/logistics challenges facing shippers and LSPs? E-Commerce.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Unfortunately, many supply chains are more like the “see you there” approach, and the uncertainties that follow are costly. To truly improve the consumer experience, supply chains must reduce uncertainty by changing how businesses operate and how they collaborate with trading partners.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 24, 2022

The State of Supply Chain Sustainability 2021 report tells us that the work for increased supply chain sustainability has not slowed down as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, but is continuing in full force. And at the same time, the pandemic has focused on the need for more resilient supply chains too.

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BlueYonder

MAY 15, 2023

Recently Blue Yonder released the findings of its annual Supply Chain Executives Survey 1 , which echoed many of the key themes we heard at ICON 2023. Further, they enable an immediate, automated response that matches the dynamic business environment we are all operating in. Rising costs. Labor shortages.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Agility, resilience, sustainability, and efficiency: these are the goals of the modern supply chain. But ever-increasing levels of complexity and ongoing supply chain instability make actualizing these ideals a significant challenge. Real-Time Data Exchange Interoperability means full transparency across the network.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

I still recall my first introduction to the concept of the supply chain. A modern supply chain is more than the efficient movement of optimized inventory downstream to meet forecasted customer demand. This is where assortment , space and pricing decisions naturally become part of the modern supply chain.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 27, 2023

Ann Marie: I don’t have a traditional background in software. I started in supply chain planning and specifically transportation planning on the Sears account back in the day. It’s been a privilege to execute end-to-end supply chains for Fortune 100 to Fortune 1000 clients, as well as consult for them.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 12, 2023

Recent reports have highlighted the challenges many retailers are having with excess inventory. With supply chain disruptions continuing, purchasing more stock in advance to meet the forecasted upturn in demand made perfect sense. Real-life kicks in, trends change and alongside death and taxes, excess inventory is certain.

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BlueYonder

JULY 1, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving automotive industry that is significantly impacted by macroeconomic challenges, government regulations, geopolitical tensions, software proliferation, and changing customer expectations, optimizing supply chain processes has become crucial for maintaining a competitive edge.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In the rapidly evolving landscape of supply chain management, precision, agility, and resilience are the keys to success. Unfortunately, due to the ineffectiveness of traditional demand planning tools, many planners find themselves working outside their standard applications, which can lead to inefficiencies and data discrepancies.

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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. Put Advanced Technology to Work — Quickly and Seamlessly Enter Blue Yonder Intelligent Rebalancer.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Highlights from the High-Tech Industry Summit Blue Yonder’s High-Tech Industry Summit, cosponsored by Microsoft and Ernst & Young LLP , brought together over 50 supply chain practitioners from 18 diverse high-tech companies to Microsoft’s Technology Center in Mountain View, California, in October. Kudos to the Micron team!

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BlueYonder

JUNE 13, 2023

This idea, coupled with the state of the global economy, has led many organizations to scrutinize their supply chains and consider outsourcing logistical operations to third-party logistics (3PLs) providers when it makes sense. For example, we provide software capabilities to 65% of Tier 1 3PL organizations.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

In Part 1 , we covered the global complexities industrial supply chains face and the leapfrogging benefits of digitalization. Crucial Supply Chain Needs Terence: What are the crucial supply chain needs faced by industrial manufacturers? Sunil: Companies have built up inventory as a result.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 19, 2022

In her recent blog post , Anusha Shankar discussed this tragedy, as well as the need to help Blue Yonder customers navigate the significant supply chain challenges that have resulted from this war — such as blocked transportation lanes and airspace, production shutdowns, dramatic increases in fuel costs, and product and material shortfalls.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Across every industry, there’s buzz about artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), automation, optimization engines, and other advanced technologies. Should we be excited or scared by the possibilities created by today’s rapid technological innovations? Automation. Will self-driving trucks ever be a reality?

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