BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

During 23 to 25 October, the Blue Yonder team had the pleasure of joining thousands of supply chain professionals at the newly rebranded BVL Supply Chain CX event in Berlin. For those outside the supply chain world, logistics might seem as straightforward as transport and warehousing, a “commodity”.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

By 2025, 70% of organizations will have implemented structured automation to significantly enhance flexibility and efficiency , up from just 20% in 2021. This substantial increase underscores not only the shifting priorities within the logistics sector but also the profound impact on global supply chains.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 9, 2025

Faced with unprecedented supply chain complexity, more companies are making a strategic choice to focus on their core business, while outsourcing their warehousing and transportation to the experts logistics services providers, or LSPs.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The term control tower has been grossly overused in the domain of supply chain management. In this post, I will break down the four main types of supply chain control towers, ranging from those that offer basic visibility and analytics, to those that let you act on exceptions in real-time, and even go as far as autonomous execution.

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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

JUNE 3, 2024

My previous blog post highlighted the complex real-world challenges that are leading companies to embrace automated execution. That blog post was based on the ongoing digital transformation of worldwide logistics at Bayer Crop Science, enabled by Blue Yonder and Ernst & Young LLP (EY US). But how can they get started?

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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

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

This honor comes after Blue Yonder was named a Leader in the Transportation Technology Value Matrix 2023 earlier this year! Labor shortages, automation, and labor retention have become key areas of focus. Digital transformation initiatives are plagued by over-budget and over-expectation challenges.

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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

MAY 23, 2024

For several years, Blue Yonder and Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) have supported a digital transformation of global logistics operations at Bayer Crop Science. How can the average logistics team capitalize on digitalization and automation to achieve these kinds of results? That’s where automated execution comes 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

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

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Across every industry, there’s buzz about artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), automation, optimization engines, and other advanced technologies. But what do these terms mean for the logistics industry? Should we be excited or scared by the possibilities created by today’s rapid technological innovations?

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Todays large-scale manufacturing supply chains are more geographically distributed than ever. Material shortages are creating supply uncertainty. More manufacturers are discovering the value of using advanced production scheduling (APS) software. They produce more diverse, customized products than ever. Valued at $1.3

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BlueYonder

JUNE 27, 2023

In honor of National Logistics Day, which is June 28, I share a recap of a conversation I recently had with my colleague Ann Marie Jonkman , who leads Blue Yonder’s 3PL Industry Strategy. Ann Marie shares highlights from her logistics career and what she has treasured the most from it. Why did you make this jump?

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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

OCTOBER 21, 2024

This blog has been adapted from a talk given at the Leaders in Logistics: Last Mile event. Unfortunately, many supply chains are more like the “see you there” approach, and the uncertainties that follow are costly. In logistics, this principle of reducing uncertainty is still underutilized.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 5, 2023

How do you prepare your supply chain and logistics operations for a new tomorrow? During a recent “Logistics New Tomorrow” Blue Yonder Live, I spoke with Roy Bridgland, Senior Industry Strategy Director, and Brad Revell, VP of Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) Industry for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 27, 2025

Complicated logistics routes or unexpected defects can create a domino of issues for warehouse and logistic efficiency. That means not simply purchasing AI or machine learning tools but also integrating them in daily decision making. The results will be a more resilient and proactive supply chain that works efficiently.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

My previous blog article focused on the size of the cold-chain market — $1 trillion by 2030 — and the huge opportunity it presents for the world’s logistics service providers (LSPs). That was the topic of a conversation I had recently with Ann Marie Jonkman, Senior Director of Industry Strategy for LSP/Cold Chain at Blue Yonder.

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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

AUGUST 10, 2021

Customer centricity, e-commerce, Direct-to-Consumer (D2C), and the risk of financial peril are propelling shippers (manufacturers and retailers) and logistics service providers (LSPs) to digitally transform. What are the biggest supply chain execution/logistics challenges facing shippers and LSPs? E-Commerce.

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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

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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Locus

JULY 2, 2024

In the technology sector, Google and Microsoft are locked in a fierce battle, with Microsoft recently gaining a strategic advantage through its integration of ChatGPT. In this logistics arena, the choice of tech partners or solutions becomes the critical weapon that determines victory. uptime, and strict adherence to a 99.5%

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The supply chain is finally having its zeitgeist moment, and budgets are shifting because it’s becoming a top priority. There’s dramatic uncertainty in demand and supply coupled with rising shipping container costs. There’s dramatic uncertainty in demand and supply coupled with rising shipping container costs.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 15, 2018

There’s no better time to be in the logistics service provider (LSP) industry than right now. This year’s Eye for Transport (EFT) Global Logistics Report shows increased momentum and optimism more than ever. Game Changing Technologies for the Logistics Industry. Logistics Providers Struggle with Digital Transformation.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

My previous blog post focused on defining what a Warehouse Execution System (WES) is, as well as the benefits this solution delivers for retailers, manufacturers and logistics services providers (LSPs). That’s created increasing competition in the WES software space. AI, ML and other advanced technology. billion in 2022 to $3.12

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

It’s no secret that logistics margins are shrinking as operating costs continue to escalate. Add in labor shortages, ongoing disruptions and sustainability pressures — and we’ve got possibly the most challenging logistics environment ever. The global market for third-party logistics (3PL) is projected to increase from $974.6

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BlueYonder

JUNE 25, 2024

Nucleus Research recently published its TMS Technology Value Matrix 2024 , which provides an overview of the current market for Transportation Management Systems (TMS), while also assessing the software providers in this space. Brennan cited Blue Yonder’s integrated platform approach to transportation management.

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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

JANUARY 17, 2024

As part of our “Fearless Females of Supply Chain” Blue Yonder Live series, Blue Yonder’s Chief Customer Officer Susan Beal spoke to Marie Hamblin , Director at Deloitte Digital. We help our clients with everything from strategy design to actually implementing the technology solutions. You can watch their conversation he r e.

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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

MARCH 28, 2023

Key Takeaways from ProMat From our discussions with very enthusiastic customers, the key initiatives that they are taking on include: Warehouse automation and the need to connect to multiple automation vendors. Overall digital transformation of the warehouse, transportation, or the entire logistics footprint.

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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 12, 2024

As I discussed in a previous blog , more retailers and manufacturers are turning to logistics services providers (LSPs) to manage their growing warehousing and transportation challenges — including rising costs, shrinking margins, labor shortages, and increasing customer demands. What exactly are the leading LSPs getting right today?

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