BlueYonder

MARCH 4, 2024

That means having complete, real-time inventory visibility across the entire network while coordinating supply chain management, procurement, inventory, logistics, sales, customer relationship management, and after-sales service — all as one connected, overarching process.

Retail 85

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 25, 2022

This blog is co-authored by Redwood Logistics and Blue Yonder. In this blog, we’ll discuss the challenges the supply chain faces today, why conventional rating methods no longer fit the bill, and how Blue Yonder’s Dynamic Price Discovery (DPD) and Redwood Logistics’ rating APIs can help shippers during peak demand. . Conclusion.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 21, 2021

This blog is based on an article that recently ran in the Journal of Supply Chain Management, Logistics & Procurement, “ Supply chain agility: An imperative in an unpredictable world.”. 2] Talking Logistics, ‘3 Stats That Prove the Need for a Digital Control Tower,’ by Martin Verwijmeren, August 13, 2020. [3]

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 93

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

While the procurement vetting process is comprehensive, purchasing wants to be sure that these new suppliers are audited frequently to ensure that the quality levels are as expected, and that variability is limited. Visit our Luminate Logistics page to learn more about Blue Yonder’s solutions for supply chain execution.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Also, warehousing for a long time has been considered to be mainly a manual process, in global logistics concepts benefitting from low labor costs. Successful future innovations will need to limit upfront investment requirements, be scalable and make variable costs more relevant in how these technologies are procured and operated.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Given the sheer logistics and pressures involved in balancing consumer expectations for speed and optionality with margin resilience and operational precision, an “ ecosystem ” approach seems fitting. Insights into sales trends and forecasts synchronize the supply chain, optimizing procurement and enhancing overall efficiency.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 22, 2020

This blog is based on an article that recently ran in the Journal of Supply Chain Management, Logistics & Procurement, “ Supply chain agility: An imperative in an unpredictable world.”. In addition, product categories are much more segmented and differentiated than they were previously. It should also be shared downstream.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 96

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BlueYonder

JUNE 11, 2013

The TMC merges technology, organization and processes to establish a set of services leveraging the scale and efficiency of consolidated network planning, procurement and unified metrics with the agility of localized execution. Transportation & Logistics Global Logistics Network Agility transportation Transportation Management Center'

Supply Chain Network Software 68

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BlueYonder

MAY 14, 2021

If logistics is aware of future flow of goods, then they can estimate container needs in advance and book containers on time to avoid going to the SPOT market. Organizations can leverage technology now that converts future supply, production and sales plans into logistics capacity to evaluate their future needs.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

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BlueYonder

APRIL 16, 2021

The supply chain execution and logistics market has been transitioning to one that is supported by a broader range of networks. A major shift we see is that companies are becoming comfortable in tapping into networks and platform business models to procure space, resources, freight capacity , and more, on an as-needed-basis.

Supply Chain Network Software 52

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BlueYonder

MAY 22, 2020

The changes brought about by COVID-19 are challenging third party logistics providers (3PLs) in unprecedented ways. ElMarie Hugo is Senior Director, 3PL, Distribution & Logistics Industry Strategy at Blue Yonder. Our experts, who have spent years in the supply chain industry, share their insights. .

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BlueYonder

MARCH 11, 2024

By analyzing supply chain dynamics, AI-infused systems ensure efficient and sustainable procurement and resource allocation. Fulfill and Transport : In fulfilling and transporting orders, AI-infused systems optimize logistics and delivery routes, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.

Supply Chain Planning Software 86

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BlueYonder

APRIL 30, 2021

The supply chain execution and logistics market has been transitioning to one that is supported by a broader range of networks. Carrier network related services are benefiting shippers and logistics service providers tremendously. To learn more visit BlueYonder.com.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Supply chain processes from sales and operations planning (S&OP), vendor management, and demand and supply planning to logistics offer exciting possibilities for harnessing the power of generative AI. Microsoft Copilot provides an enhanced user experience to assist humans with complex cognitive tasks and increase productivity.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 22, 2017

Additionally, load history and carrier compliance information can be shared automatically from JDA’s TMS to Logistics Procurement for transportation procurement bid preparation and analysis for future procurement cycles. Modeling Suggestions.

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BlueYonder

MAY 30, 2024

The 2024 Finished Vehicle Logistics North America Conference , which took place May 21-23 in California, was a good place for automotive companies to learn about innovative strategies and solutions to drive their supply chains forward. As we heard at the conference, the vehicle logistics industry is responding.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 22, 2017

Additionally, load history and carrier compliance information can be shared automatically from JDA’s TMS to Logistics Procurement for transportation procurement bid preparation and analysis for future procurement cycles. Modeling Suggestions.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 4, 2013

And within organizations, products and/or information flow from planning to procurement to receiving to manufacturing to distribution to logistics. Executive Insight Manufacturing Retail Supply Chain Supply Chain Management Transportation & Logistics Jean-Francois Gagne role-based Silo supply chain management task-based workflow'

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

its transportation management and how well it continually procures, plans, executes and monitors freight. Today, a company’s success is largely driven by: its network design and how that company manages its supply, production and distribution locations. Let’s take a closer look at each of these key areas. Network design.

Supply Chain Design 40

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BlueYonder

MARCH 18, 2022

While the safety of human life and humanitarian needs certainly should be our primary focus, supply chain professionals also need to recognize that this war will bring long-term economic and logistics impacts.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 6, 2020

Some of this data includes taking feeds from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in real-time and mapping manufacturing and logistics sites to model responses to get more accurate predicated arrival times of supplies.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Also, warehousing for a long time has been considered to be mainly a manual process, in global logistics concepts benefitting from low labor costs. Successful future innovations will need to limit upfront investment requirements, be scalable and make variable costs more relevant in how these technologies are procured and operated.

Supply Chain Software 40

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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. But, as the conflict approaches the four-month mark, the impacts are spreading and intensifying.

Inventory Management Software 52

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BlueYonder

MARCH 18, 2022

While the safety of human life and humanitarian needs certainly should be our primary focus, supply chain professionals also need to recognize that this war will bring long-term economic and logistics impacts.

Modeling 40

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BlueYonder

MAY 30, 2014

Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) were the center of the cargo transportation universe and the shippers were fully reliant on them for all their logistics needs. Shippers have begun reversing the outsourcing trends and are planning their own logistics needs through the use of advanced logistics planning platforms.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 18, 2018

Heather’s career spans more than 30 years in the manufacturing and transportation industries, with leadership positions in procurement, logistics and marketing at Danaher, Honeywell, Union Pacific Corporation and NCR Corporation.

Supply Chain 69

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

By digitalizing and automating their production planning processes, manufacturers can respond faster and more profitably when confronted with demand variability, materials shortages, logistics roadblocks and other supply chain issues.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 9, 2015

Centralization also allows shippers to present larger bid procurement packages that are more attractive to carriers and thus often result in lower negotiated rates. Without centralization, many opportunities to reduce costs through consolidating loads, continuous routing and leveraging core carrier programs are lost.

Optimal Sourcing 40

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BlueYonder

APRIL 18, 2018

Heather’s career spans more than 30 years in the manufacturing and transportation industries, with leadership positions in procurement, logistics and marketing at Danaher, Honeywell, Union Pacific Corporation and NCR Corporation.

Supply Chain 40

Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement Supply and Demand Just-in-Time 40

BlueYonder

MARCH 29, 2017

Then we’ll go on to explore the pros and cons of the various functions across your company where the demand planning group could sit – sales, merchandising, logistics, finance, etc. – So, there wasn’t much need for a forecasting function, and the procurement group was able to manage the forecast along with their other duties.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 29, 2017

Then we’ll go on to explore the pros and cons of the various functions across your company where the demand planning group could sit – sales, merchandising, logistics, finance, etc. – So, there wasn’t much need for a forecasting function, and the procurement group was able to manage the forecast along with their other duties.

Supply and Demand 40

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

This is Part 2 of a multi-part series addressing logistics imperatives necessary to manage uncertainly and disruptions heading into 2022. The entire world owes a huge debt to the drivers , warehouse associates and other essential logistics workers who kept supply chains moving during the worst months of the pandemic.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 3, 2023

We have to consider the logistics carriers and the networks, brokers and internal distribution. These next-generation planning engines leverage AI and ML to look at the implications for every part of the supply chain, from procurement to delivery, and often autonomously resolve issues before they impact cost and service outcomes.

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

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BlueYonder

APRIL 25, 2022

” As I discussed in my last blog post , the pandemic has driven dramatic growth for fourth-party logistics (4PL) providers. The company leverages Blue Yonder’s transportation management solution and Luminate Control Tower to manage logistics for a range of customers around the world. That means being easy to partner with.”.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 29, 2019

It must consider meaningful news and events as well as understand constraints from partners, infrastructure, procurement, production, distribution, and transportation. In the current environment of tit-for-tat tariffs with ever-changing amounts and start dates, planning must be agile, network-wide, and accurate.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 29, 2019

It must consider meaningful news and events as well as understand constraints from partners, infrastructure, procurement, production, distribution, and transportation. In the current environment of tit-for-tat tariffs with ever-changing amounts and start dates, planning must be agile, network-wide, and accurate.

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