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 119

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Optimization 119

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 118

Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Sourcing Strategies 118

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 124

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Predictive Analytics Software 124

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 114

Retail Real-time Visibility Purchasing Skills Procurement Analytics 114

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 122

Optimal Sourcing Sustainability Material Savings Waste Reduction 122

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 123

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software 123

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 119

Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software Forecasting Software Supply Chain Software 119

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 97

Optimal Sourcing Data Inventory Management Software Analytics Software 97

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 105

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Real-time Visibility Demand Planning Software 105

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 141

Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 141

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 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Retail 98

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 108

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Modeling Software 108

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 114

Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 114

BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

One arrow showed the flow of customer demand from the source to the supplier, while the other showed the flow of goods from the supplier to the customer. I still recall my first introduction to the concept of the supply chain. There were two arrows facing opposite directions. And completely the opposite of reality.

Supply Chain Planning Software 119

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software 119

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 116

Supply and Demand Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning 116

BlueYonder

DECEMBER 26, 2017

These systems leverage cloud and machine learning but more generally analytics of all types to manage data coming from new and existing sources. The key sources of this data would be logistics operational systems, warehouse management systems, shipping manifests from OEMs, dealer management systems, and point-of-sale (POS) devices.

Supply Chain Design Software 104

Supply Chain Design Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Software Modeling Software 104

BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The only way to manage these changes profitably is to become aware of them at the earliest opportunity, by using software to ingest and analyze real-time data from across the supply chain as well as external sources like social media, news and weather.

Supply Chain Planning Software 91

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software 91

BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

Retailers get the best results when they get closer to demand by examining a number of data sources. You add other data sources, such as social media, online behavior and other new sources, and you begin to get a 360-degree view of demand.

Supply Chain Planning Software 83

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning 83

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 119

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software 119

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 124

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Forecasting Software Predictive Analytics Software 124

BlueYonder

APRIL 2, 2020

During this video blog, I will focus on the current state of the market and the headlines we see through news outlets, social media and other sources. As I reflect on these unprecedented times, I wanted to provide a point of view on the direction of category management now and in the future.

Supply Chain Planning 96

Supply Chain Planning Video Food Supply and Demand 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 104

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Company Real-time Visibility 104

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 119

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand 119

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 103

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Software Forecasting Software 103

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 122

Groups Sourcing Supply Chain Supply and Demand 122

BlueYonder

APRIL 13, 2020

There is some value to looking at how our supply chain thinking will fundamentally change in the months to come: Multi-sourcing will increase with a tilt to on-shoring where possible. Increases in Safety Stocks for the foreseeable future.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 92

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply and Demand Retail Supply Chain Planning 92

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 98

Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Expense Reduction Manufacturing Procurement 98

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 115

Purchasing Skills Real-time Visibility Retail Inventory Reduction 115

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 102

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Vendor Strategies Optimal Sourcing 102

BlueYonder

DECEMBER 10, 2018

For decades, from hardware to electronics, textiles, food, household goods, and general merchandise; retailers have been offering lower prices on goods sourced overseas. This is challenging retailers and suppliers alike in their approach to global sourcing, impacting both product components as well as finished goods.

Purchasing Skills 91

Purchasing Skills Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Negotiate Pricing 91

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 111

Automotive Agile and Lean Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 111

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 115

Gartner Optimal Sourcing Distribution Supply Chain Design Software 115

BlueYonder

MARCH 24, 2022

The State of Supply Chain Sustainability study shows that today’s sustainability pressures come from several sources, both inside and outside companies. When additional capacity is built, for example more warehouses or more sourcing partners, the environment is often negatively affected.

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Sustainability Agile and Lean Supply Chain 116

BlueYonder

MARCH 29, 2022

Using Blue Yonder’s e-commerce microservices, they have a single source of truth for their rental fleet inventory across their network of branch locations and can provide customers with accurate pick-up and delivery options. They wanted to deliver an omni-channel experience to customers.

Retail 93

Retail Optimal Sourcing Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Software 93

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 96

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software 96

BlueYonder

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Luminate Control Tower acquires enterprise data from various source systems (customers, orders, inventory, shipment, etc.) Blue Yonder’s Luminate Control Tower (LCT) software-as-a-service (SaaS) is purpose-built to deliver near real-time visibility across the complex, end-to-end supply chain.

Real-time Visibility 86

Real-time Visibility Los Angeles Predictive Analytics Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 86

BlueYonder

JUNE 13, 2019

From reducing carbon footprints to delivering more personalized inventory assortment based on locally sourced products and more, watch as Fab shares ways grocers can enhance their sustainability efforts while also meeting consumer expectations.

Sustainability 81

Sustainability Inventory Reduction Retail Sourcing Strategies 81