BlueYonder

AUGUST 6, 2024

On the supplier side, it often becomes necessary to single source, as components may be specialized and only made by one supplier. At times, this single-sourced supplier may not be the manufacturer’s direct supplier but can instead be within another tier of the supply chain.

Optimal Sourcing 102

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Optimization 102

BlueYonder

MARCH 11, 2024

These foundations are crucial in navigating the key components of hybrid retail: planning, sourcing, resourcing, engaging, fulfilling, and transporting. Source and Resource : The sourcing and resourcing stages benefit immensely from AI’s ability to identify the best suppliers and optimize inventory levels.

Supply Chain Planning Software 83

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Retail 83

BlueYonder

JUNE 27, 2024

For example, if they receive many returns saying an item is too big, they can adjust the sizing guide to reduce return rates at the source. Customers will also be prompted to enter their reason for returns, giving retailers much-needed data and insights to create a more efficient returns process and implement strategic changes.

Waste Reduction 95

Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Sourcing Strategies 95

BlueYonder

AUGUST 28, 2023

Their short-term profitability and long-term competitive success depend on making the right decisions, almost immediately, about how to source and store products, manage and fulfill orders, and schedule assets like labor and transportation. They can anticipate these events and resolve them proactively, instead of reactively. The result?

Optimal Sourcing 75

Optimal Sourcing Data Inventory Management Software Analytics Software 75

BlueYonder

JUNE 20, 2024

Transportation Management as a Key Competitive Advantage According to the IDC MarketScape, “TMS is evolving to be viewed as a source of potential competitive advantage, whereas it has been traditionally viewed as a support function that relied heavily on manual processes and was supported by antiquated technologies.”

Supply Chain Design Software 105

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Predictive Analytics Software 105

BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Rebalance open demand based on defined allocation rules Resequence pending orders for optimal sourcing and reprioritization 4. Schedule, orchestrate, modify, and support the complete order lifecycle with a single source of truth from order to delivery, regardless of channels, source and types.

Manufacturing Procurement 87

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Real-time Visibility Demand Planning Software 87

BlueYonder

AUGUST 20, 2024

Industry-leading commits service that leverages advanced algorithms to determine the best sourcing and fulfillment options for each order, considering factors like cost, speed and capacity.

Sourcing Strategies 93

Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 93

BlueYonder

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The Source : This company is Canada’s largest tech retailer. The Source embraced AI to refine inventory and order forecasting. By adopting predictive analytics, Constellation boosted sales up to 6% in various categories. But carrying a large, diverse product portfolio brings challenges, especially in forecasting demand. The results?

Analytics Software 100

Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software Forecasting Software Supply Chain Software 100

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

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The IDC MarketScape noted three key strengths of Blue Yonder’s approach to order orchestration and fulfillment: Robust, intelligent sourcing and inventory microservices modules providing supply chain visibility with the ability to make decisions about where to source based on a wide variety of factors and to serve inventory location and quantify information (..)

Optimal Sourcing 99

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software 99

BlueYonder

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Accurate, profitable demand planning for today’s industrial manufacturing depends on gathering real-time data from both upstream and downstream sources in the supply chain — as well as considering news, weather, economic indicators, inflation, geo-political developments, and other external forces that impact the supply chain. Connected data.

Forecasting 68

Forecasting Forecasting Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply and Demand 68

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 bullwhip effect, where minor fluctuations in demand lead to excessive stock orders and overproduction, is a major source of waste.

Supply Chain Planning Software 74

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

BlueYonder

JULY 31, 2023

Based on our experiences with customers, we have seen that providing accurate availability to promise (ATP), and optimization around sourcing /fulfilling an order often provides the maximum value and usually the shortest time to value. Pre-order sourcing optimization helps to provide the customer with accurate delivery dates.

Optimal Sourcing 89

Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Expense Reduction Manufacturing Procurement 89

BlueYonder

JULY 30, 2024

This can happen when supply chain planning and execution applications work on a single platform and pull data from a single source of truth to allow users to seamlessly collaborate across supply chain functions, regions, and decision time horizons.

Supply Chain Planning Software 76

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Vendor Strategies Optimal Sourcing 76

BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Businesses have become overwhelmed by the sheer volume and velocity of available data — from suppliers, customers, partners, and third-party sources — all with different formats, product hierarchies, taxonomies, etc. What if planning and logistics teams could stay continuously connected, all running on a single source of truth?

Supply Chain Design Software 79

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Modeling Software 79

BlueYonder

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Instead of relying on manual analysis, outdated tools, static planning cycles and consumer-grade spreadsheets — which introduce errors, inefficiencies and risks — successful CPG companies are using internal and external data sources to create a factual basis for increased forecast accuracy.

Supply and Demand 58

Supply and Demand Modeling Demand Planning Software Forecasting 58

BlueYonder

JUNE 5, 2024

Even in my marriage, this has been our biggest source of conflict. I can tell you it’s one of the worst feelings when someone close to you doesn’t recognize or accept the changes you’ve gone through, intentionally or not. This is the number one reason I’ve fallen out of touch with friends over the years. I was much more wild and carefree.

Groups 120

Groups Sourcing Supply Chain Supply and Demand 120

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.

Gartner 100

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

BlueYonder

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In fact, 60% of respondents indicated the need to work outside enterprise systems, often using tools like Excel and multiple data sources, and 50% of respondents highlighted the challenge of modeling various influencing factors in planning, such as weather, events and promotions.

Supply and Demand 88

Supply and Demand Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning 88

BlueYonder

DECEMBER 12, 2023

AI-enabled engines can be tuned to source products from only ethical, sustainable sources, as well as make decisions that minimize waste, emissions, and other impacts. The real-time connected supply chain makes it easy to trace, track, monitor, and document the sustainability of every action.

Supply Chain Planning Software 103

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software 103

BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

All Your Planning Data on a Single Data Cloud, Powered by Snowflake Supply chains create enormous amounts of data and, if you want your supply chain to be agile and responsive to real-world market dynamics, they must also consume enormous amounts of data from many different sources.

Supply Chain Planning Software 75

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Software Forecasting Software 75

BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Customer Trust – Supplier Collaboration and Data-Driven Sourcing Trust forms the bedrock of success. Mutual data exchange gives rise to a data-driven sourcing strategy, benefiting all stakeholders across the buyer and supplier ecosystem. Fortifying relationships with suppliers takes center stage in this phase.

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction 52

BlueYonder

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The transition from just-in-time (JIT) and just-in-sequence (JIS) approaches, to adding second and third supply sources or even reshoring, epitomizes this strive for resiliency and a defensive attempt to avoid risk. While the transition has promoted resiliency, it has rather lost the essence of innovation along the way.

Automotive 96

Automotive Agile and Lean Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 96

BlueYonder

APRIL 8, 2024

Other sources of disruption include demand volatility (named by 41%), transportation and delivery delays (39%), and a lack of supplier reliability (26%). Given the volumes of data, or the vast variety of data sources, people are overwhelmed without technology.

Optimal Sourcing 76

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Company Real-time Visibility 76

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

AUGUST 14, 2023

Supply chain solutions span vast networks with diverse data sources and are riddled with siloes, redundancies, and inefficiencies. The Blue Yonder’s AI assistant tool has scoured all available data sources to which the user has access, presented a summary of the pertinent information along with recommendations, and done it in seconds.

Supply Chain Planning Software 89

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Modeling Predictive Analytics Software 89

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

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

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

Compliance and Regulatory Needs : Most of these organizations have a single source for each of their products but serving almost the demands for the entire world. Conclusion : Organizations supplying medical devices have unique challenges like single sourcing with country specific requirements, diverse product portfolio and perishability.

Supply Chain Planning Software 101

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

BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

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 107

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Forecasting Software Predictive Analytics Software 107

BlueYonder

AUGUST 31, 2023

Chat GPT) are from public internet sources like Reddit and Twitter and that means the data accuracy is based on the goodwill and accuracy of people and their opinions. In every aspect of business, we have always learned that the information and insights gleaned from the data can only really be as good as the source and accuracy of the data.

Optimal Sourcing 77

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software Predictive Analytics Software 77

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.” Here are a few advantages and reasons why you should.

Purchasing Skills 87

Purchasing Skills Real-time Visibility Retail Inventory Reduction 87

BlueYonder

JANUARY 29, 2024

The Order Management (OMS) solution provides powerful capabilities to businesses: Inventory Services – Track inventory in real-time across the network Commits Services – Optimize the right fulfillment channels based on customer preferences and cost to serve Order Services – Create a unified view of orders across multiple channels and sources Order (..)

Gartner 87

Gartner Optimal Sourcing Distribution Supply Chain Design Software 87

BlueYonder

MARCH 26, 2024

According to the CIO, John Zavada, “Having a ‘single source of truth’ for our shoppers quickly drove a greater than 5% in online revenue and the number of net new customers.” In less than four months, the pet retailer fully deployed a buy online, pick up in store (BOPIS) capability across its network of 1,500 stores.

Retail 93

Retail Supply Chain Design Software Analytics Software Demand Planning Software 93

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

AUGUST 15, 2024

Planners must quickly decide which customer orders get filled, search for an alternate source of supply and analyze transportation capacity. This forces execution leaders to re-engage the planning team and wait for a new fulfillment plan. All the while, they are losing valuable time, and margins, every minute.

Optimal Sourcing 87

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Optimization Software 87