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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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. An RFP is a crucial document that guides businesses in identifying and choosing the ideal technology partner to overcome their logistical challenges efficiently.

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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

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

This week, I had the privilege to represent Blue Yonder at the North American Supply Chain Executive Summit (NASCES) 2024 , a premier supply chain summit, set in the picturesque and historic Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix. It was amazing to see several Blue Yonder customers among the delegates, speakers, and panelists.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 2, 2024

As part of our “Fearless Females of Supply Chain” Blue Yonder Live series, Blue Yonder’s Chief Customer Officer Susan Beal spoke to Laura Coleman, Senior Manager, Operations Strategy Projects at Altria. If not, how did you find yourself in the supply chain field? Visit their website to learn more.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

The event will be hosted by Joe Lynch, founder of one of the most popular supply chain and logistics podcasts, “The Logistics of Logistics.” Most recently, Kevin was responsible for Supply Chain Technology Consulting Services at Tompkins International. ” Meet Your Host and the Experts. Kevin Hume.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

It’s time we face it: As supply chain professionals, we’re working in an environment of perpetual chaos. But we believe it’s possible to purposely and intentionally build a resilient supply chain that’s capable of mastering disruption. Inflation continues unabated. Labor shortages are only getting worse.

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BlueYonder

MAY 18, 2023

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic began roughly three years ago, we’ve all heard a lot in the news about supply chains, more specifically about disruptions to global supply chains. Supply chain has become a buzzword. This event is put on by Blue Yonder, which is the leading supply chain software company.

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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. The team involved in the transformation includes Johnny Ivanyi, Global Head of Distribution Excellence at Bayer Crop Science and Vivek Chhaochharia, Digital Supply Chain Leader at EY US.

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BlueYonder

MAY 14, 2024

Gartner has just released its 2024 Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning Solutions report , 1 and once again Blue Yonder has been positioned as a Leader based on its “Ability to Execute” and “Completeness of Vision,” as evaluated among 20 vendors.

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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

MAY 21, 2024

Blue Yonder was one of those selected partners, invited to present our vision of “Reinventing Supply Chain Management Using Artificial Intelligence (AI).” Attendees acknowledged that, to meet today’s supply chain challenges, leaders must explore this next wave of innovation with an emphasis on advanced supply chain planning.

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BlueYonder

JULY 1, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving automotive industry that is significantly impacted by macroeconomic challenges, government regulations, geopolitical tensions, software proliferation, and changing customer expectations, optimizing supply chain processes has become crucial for maintaining a competitive edge.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 17, 2022

For those of us who work in global supply chains, we look at these types of situations through a different lens. Upon connecting with them, we learned they had made some executive decisions about their operations in region, but they did not know how these decisions would affect their supply chain — and they were doing it all manually.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Highlights from the High-Tech Industry Summit Blue Yonder’s High-Tech Industry Summit, cosponsored by Microsoft and Ernst & Young LLP , brought together over 50 supply chain practitioners from 18 diverse high-tech companies to Microsoft’s Technology Center in Mountain View, California, in October. Kudos to the Micron team!

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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

JUNE 27, 2023

Ann Marie: I don’t have a traditional background in software. I started in supply chain planning and specifically transportation planning on the Sears account back in the day. It’s been a privilege to execute end-to-end supply chains for Fortune 100 to Fortune 1000 clients, as well as consult for them.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The 2023 FMI Supply Chain Forum brings together professionals from various sectors, including retail, consumer packaged goods (CPG), manufacturing, and third-party logistics, to discuss the pressing issues and opportunities in the food industry. Technology Overhaul: Legacy systems from the last millennium still hinder progress.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In the rapidly evolving landscape of supply chain management, precision, agility, and resilience are the keys to success. Unfortunately, due to the ineffectiveness of traditional demand planning tools, many planners find themselves working outside their standard applications, which can lead to inefficiencies and data discrepancies.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 8, 2024

A recent Gartner survey confirmed that more than two-thirds of Chief Supply Chain Officers (CSCOs) are still recovering from the last major disruption when the next one comes along – a continuous barrage of challenges that proves that responsive supply chains are going to struggle in a state of constant volatility.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The automotive industry has shown itself to be brave in recent times, in all areas but one: the supply chain. Electric vehicles are now embedded in our society, while the infrastructure that supports them continues to evolve, both technologically and commercially. keeping supply chain leaders and manufacturers up at night.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Focus on warehouse automation has come full circle since the last big automation movement of the ‘90s, but today with a significantly better set of tools and technological improvements enabling more robust digital transformation and warehouse automation.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 31, 2023

In this Part 2 blog post, we will continue to explore how automotive manufacturers are carrying out effective supply chain initiatives and their innovative solutions. Salim: Our automotive customers are increasingly looking at how to counter inflation but at the same time how to enable supply chain resiliency.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

To continue expanding and stay competitive with other big players, these LSPs are investing in advanced technologies to attain competitive advantages. Some are leveraging technology for enhanced supply chain visibility, setting themselves apart in the market.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Stalwart with two decades of experience spearheading multi-billion dollar supply chain transformations at leading global companies joins ThroughPut Advisory Board today announced the addition of Steve Robinson to its Board of Advisors. Industrial companies today are looking for faster supply chain damage control.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 3, 2023

After almost three exhausting years of back-to-back supply chain disruptions, it would be nice to think that someday we’ll return to a “normal” state where demand patterns were easily predictable, supply conditions were consistent and consumer expectations were stable. And that certainly applies to supply chains.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 7, 2023

My grandma recently asked me to explain what is supply chain, and this is how our conversation went Granny: Tell me, my boy, explain to me again what you do at work? Me : I work in supply chain. Granny : What, chain? ??: Supply chain, Granny. Need guidance with your supply chain?

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Global Complexities Terence: Industrial manufacturing companies are modifying their supply chain landscape and operations to prepare for the new world. They are managing many changing dynamics by adopting new business models and digital technology to improve agility, profitability, and – the most important aspect – competitiveness.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

That was the subject of a recent webcast Blue Yonder sponsored called “Fast Tracking ROI: Agile Logistics Through Automation, AI and Optimization.” In his work at IDC, a leading global provider of market intelligence for the technology industry, Eide sees firsthand the challenges faced by retailers and manufacturers today. “I

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BlueYonder

MARCH 24, 2022

The State of Supply Chain Sustainability 2021 report tells us that the work for increased supply chain sustainability has not slowed down as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, but is continuing in full force. And at the same time, the pandemic has focused on the need for more resilient supply chains too.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Supply chain optimization has never been more essential to overall business success than it is today. A study by Bank of America Global Research, cited by Reuters , found that mentions of “supply chain” increased by 412% in third-quarter earnings calls hosted by Fortune 500 companies this year, compared to 2020.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 13, 2024

With their high capital investments, long lead times and rising operations costs, they’ve been hit especially hard by the disruptions that characterize all supply chains today. They need to counter today’s changing world by transforming their supply chains, led by manufacturing process improvements and digitalization.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 10, 2022

This week, at the 2022 Gartner® Supply Chain Symposium, we learned several key themes, as well as how the Gartner Magic Quadrants are evolving. By show of hands in the session “The 2022 Strategic Supply Chain Technology Themes” presented by Dwight Klappich, attendees responded with a resounding “Yes!”

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Those priorities include supply chain digitalization, regulatory compliance, increased sustainability, workforce training, technology adoption, and closer partnerships across the end-to-end logistics network. These five capabilities are important for any supply chain, but absolutely imperative when it comes to cold chain.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 19, 2022

In her recent blog post , Anusha Shankar discussed this tragedy, as well as the need to help Blue Yonder customers navigate the significant supply chain challenges that have resulted from this war — such as blocked transportation lanes and airspace, production shutdowns, dramatic increases in fuel costs, and product and material shortfalls.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Panasonic’s recent acquisition of Blue Yonder has me excited; as I view it through my engineering lens, I see how together we will change the future of supply chain. Here are four important trends we see emerging that we will drive forward together: The supply chain industry is getting industrialized at a massive scale.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 1, 2023

Last month, at the 2023 Gartner ® Supply Chain Symposium in Orlando, Florida, there were many key supply chain themes that emerged. The Lenovo supply chain has over 150 million annual shipments (about 4 to 5 devices per second) and 3,600 Tier-1 suppliers. Read Part 1 to gain additional insights.

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