BlueYonder

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The changing warehouse technology landscape is driving higher adoption of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and other new automation. How can companies unlock opportunities for greater efficiency, performance and cost reductions across the warehouse? What are the current warehouse automation trends that you are seeing?

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

This substantial increase underscores not only the shifting priorities within the logistics sector but also the profound impact on global supply chains. Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) find automation not just beneficial but critical — transforming it from a tactical enhancement to a strategic necessity.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 20, 2024

Blue Yonder has been named as a Leader in the inaugural IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Warehouse Management (WMS) 2024 Vendor Assessment (doc #US49948523, April 2024) and the inaugural IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Transportation Management Systems (TMS) Applications 2024 Vendor Assessment (IDC #US51982224, April 2024).

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

A team from Blue Yonder attended the Manifest 2025 conference in Las Vegas last week, joining more than 7,200 attendees from the field of logistics. Presented by Blue Yonder customer DHL, Manifest brings together Fortune 500 global supply chain executives, logistics service providers (LSPs), innovators and investors.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In a previous Blue Yonder blog post , we defined some of the advanced technologies that are impacting the logistics industry today and provided an overview of how they’re improving companies’ cost and service outcomes. Improved sustainability is directly linked to logistics optimization.

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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

MAY 31, 2017

Warehouse managers are under a lot of pressure to maximize throughput, minimize cost, optimize labor productivity and meet shipping deadlines, and do so in a way that keeps each and every customer happy, which is a tough task. The Rapidly Changing World of a Warehouse Manager. How JDA WMS Can Make Warehousing Easy.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In an era where change is the only constant, Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) stand at a crucial juncture. The logistics landscape is rapidly evolving, shaped by technological advancements, shifting customer expectations, and a heightened focus on sustainability.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

While every part of the supply chain is important, let’s take a moment to consider the tough challenges facing warehouses today. Warehouses sit at the heart of the supply chain, fulfilling customer promises and playing a critical role in driving satisfaction and repeat sales. Warehouses also represent a huge, and growing, cost center.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 29, 2024

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. Cost-effective logistics is about finding the fastest, most resource-efficient way to move products from Point A to Point B.

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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. Automation in the warehouse is nothing new. Robots can deliver significant benefits to warehouses. Building the Warehouse of the Future.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Over the year, the warehouse has become the center of supply chain attention. With the closure of retail stores – some permanently – the warehouse is suddenly the entity fulfilling orders for consumers. WMS to Warehouse Platform Services (WPS) . Digital Awareness . Hybrid Automation & Labor . Flexibility .

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

In part 1 of this blog series, we took a look at how innovation is changing the supply chain and the evolution of different warehouse types and processes. Also, warehousing for a long time has been considered to be mainly a manual process, in global logistics concepts benefitting from low labor costs.

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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? Chhaochharia, of EY US, agrees.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 16, 2021

As e-commerce growth is continuing at a rapid pace, companies are having to rapidly change their logistics footprint (both operational and physical) and fulfillment to match rising customer expectations.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 12, 2020

As it turned out, during the same week, I found myself amongst robots yet again; this time the kinds that make warehouses more productive. But already numerous warehouse operators are eager to pilot robots, with some big retailers well into serious deployments. lock a warehouse to doing one thing, and no one wants that anymore.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

But what do these terms mean for the logistics industry? At Blue Yonder, we believe every logistics stakeholder should be excited about advanced technologies like AI. So, let’s take a few minutes to define some of the most common terms related to managing logistics via advanced technology. Warehouse management system (WMS).

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BlueYonder

APRIL 20, 2023

If you are in the logistics field, why should you attend this year’s event? I spoke with Blue Yonder’s Chirag Modi , CVP, Industry Strategy, during a recent Blue Yonder Live session where he shared the top logistics opportunities and challenges, what to expect this year from ICON 2023, and some of the key highlights for logistics sessions.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 19, 2022

In your warehouses the day-to-day flow of goods see peaks and valleys, but the spikes in demand this time of year require flexibility and adaptability in process and technologies to efficiently address the increased throughput and addition of temporary labor. Tailor the Warehouse for Faster Throughput. Preloading Inventory for Stores.

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BlueYonder

JULY 6, 2021

Gartner recently released the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) report 1 and Blue Yonder has again been named a Leader. As a Leader since 2012 2 for the Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems, Blue Yonder was positioned among a total of six vendors in the Leaders quadrant.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 6, 2025

In the immediate, companies are stockpiling products , moving warehouses, and updating production schedules to keep costs as low as possible. Teams from supply planning all the way to warehouse management and transportation must share the same data. However, this only addresses the immediate. Often, the cost of speed is efficiency.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 26, 2017

There’s also a need for supply chain managers to focus on revenue growth and margin improvement, leading to the need for developing improved logistics solutions. Carey School of Business, “ The Warehouse of the Future.” What’s Changed or Changing within the Warehouse. The Evolution of Warehouse Types.

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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. And how can I leave a mark in the industry?

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BlueYonder

MARCH 28, 2023

We were also pleasantly surprised with the ongoing flow of existing customers wanting to reconnect and new visitors wanting to learn about us: From ProMat’s survey , 38% of attendees plan on spending over $1M over the next 18 months and 66% are exploring solutions for distribution centers or warehouses supporting manufacturing.

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BlueYonder

MAY 16, 2023

Blue Yonder believes continues to showcase its strength in warehouse and supply chain execution solutions. For the 12 th time in a row, we have been named a Leader in the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) report 2 —which is every year since the report began!

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Complexity, Complexity, Complexity Terence: Automotive OEMs and suppliers are digitally transforming their supply chain and logistics operations to gain a competitive advantage in the new normal. No matter which area of automotive logistics we are talking about, it is usually highly specialized and often outsourced to 3PLs.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 26, 2024

Driving down costs across the supply chain is a key goal for third-party logistics (3PL) businesses, particularly during inflationary pressure and labor market shortages. Sophisticated returns processes provide LSPs with immediate cost-saving benefits by freeing staff time, reducing transportation costs, and boosting warehouse efficiency.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Blue Yonder was named a Leader in this inaugural report and the leader in the Better Functionality quadrant based on an evaluation of our Blue Yonder Warehouse Management solution. Blue Yonder has a track record of delivering WMS for some of the largest warehouse operations globally.

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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. These and other logistics challenges leave products stranded thousands of miles from their final destinations. The Same-Day Delivery Challenge.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

In part 1 of this blog series , we took a look at how innovation is changing the supply chain and the evolution of different warehouse types and processes. Integrating planning supply chain software, coupled with execution solutions, such as warehouse management systems (WMS), can help optimize supply chains. Integrated Solutions.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

As supply chain and logistics practitioners, our reality was already challenging. How do we make our logistics chains more resilient? As logistics practitioners, we must change our mindset to one that I like to call “unified logistics.” For more information, visit Luminate Logistics. The Need to Think Holistically.

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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. The answer lies in automation.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Our commitment to innovation, excellence, and customer satisfaction has gotten us recognized in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), and Supply Chain Planning (SCP) analyst evaluations. 23 April 2024 Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems, Simon Tunstall, Dwight Klappich, et al.,

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BlueYonder

MARCH 16, 2023

In Part 1 , we covered the complexities of logistics management in the automotive industries and the change in thinking about how to manage logistics. Disruptions and Remedies Terence: Let’s continue discussing how automotive supply chain executives can better manage logistics needs/requirements.

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BlueYonder

JULY 25, 2017

According to the 2017 EFT Report, “ How to Thrive in a World of Commoditized Logistics ,” almost 48 percent of shippers reported they’re looking for new ideas and solutions from their 3PL providers. The global logistics industry is facing an unprecedented warehouse and workforce shortage, which is a challenge.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 28, 2017

A common theme in the Tier 1 and 2 landscape of supply chain execution management is the desire to “orchestrate and synchronize end-to-end business processes,” and that “warehousing and transportation are notable points of convergence” (source: Gartner 2017 Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems ).

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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). Joe recently joined me for a LinkedIn Live event called “Warehouse Execution System: A New Competitive Imperative.”

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