MIT Supply Chain

JULY 20, 2021

This year’s report is sponsored by BlueYonder, C.H. Sustainability efforts undaunted by Covid-19 MIT CTL publishes the 2021 State of Supply Chain Sustainability report in collaboration with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), a leading professional membership association. Robinson, KPMG, Intel, and Sam’s Club. “We

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Report Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain 52

BlueYonder

APRIL 22, 2021

Learn more at blueyonder. Our intelligent, end-to-end platform enables retailers, manufacturers and logistics providers to seamlessly predict, pivot and fulfill customer demand. With Blue Yonder, you can make more automated, profitable business decisions that deliver greater growth and re-imagined customer experiences.

Modeling 52

Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Scenario Planning 52

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2024

Case-in-point: my company FourKites will collaborate with 16 other supply chain industry leaders — including BlueYonder, e2open, Oracle, Uber Freight, and JB Hunt, to name a few — as part of the Scheduling Standards Consortium (SSC).

Expense Reduction 195

Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Reduction 195

The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 19, 2022

Dan Gilmore is a recognized thought leader in WMS, with experience prior to his role at Softeon as the founder of Supply Chain Digest, CMO at RedPrairie (now BlueYonder) and as lead WMS analyst at META Group (later acquired by Gartner). About Dan Gilmore. About Softeon.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 186

Logistics Network Optimization Software Gartner Supply Chain Network Software BlueYonder 186

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.

Sourcing Strategies 82

Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 82

BlueYonder

APRIL 16, 2024

Gaurav Behere is a Senior Technical User Interface Architect designing and architecting the Integrated Business Planning Spaces for the Blue Yonder Cognitive Supply Chain Platform and its offerings.

Supply Chain Design Software 93

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Predictive Analytics Software 93

BlueYonder

APRIL 9, 2024

For the past 175 years, Carlsberg has continuously reinvented itself from a marketing, innovation and product perspective, while remaining true to its core values of enriching communities while manufacturing quality drinks. Spanning 140 brands, 40,000 employees, 150 global markets, and 12.5

Optimal Sourcing 100

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BlueYonder

APRIL 11, 2024

If You’re Not Using Fulfillment Slow Mover Logic, You Might Be Missing Out This blog is co-written by Tony Verdi , Customer Success, and Jennifer Brox , Industry & Solution Marketing Are you feeling pressure from above to squeeze even more margin out of your network? How many inventory dollars are tied up in C and D items?

Forecasting 95

Forecasting DC Inventory Reduction Retail 95

BlueYonder

APRIL 18, 2024

The shift to omni-channel selling has created many challenges for retailers across their order management and fulfillment operations. Demand forecasts need to be accurate to ensure profitability — even in the face of unprecedented volatility. Consumers need real-time visibility to inventory.

Supply Chain Planning Software 85

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Modeling Software Demand Planning Software 85

BlueYonder

APRIL 15, 2024

Think back over the last three years: a global pandemic, ongoing supply shortages, the Great Resignation, war in Europe, the return inflation, and the threat of recession.

Supply Chain Planning Software 81

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BlueYonder

MARCH 22, 2024

What a great week at Shoptalk 2024 in Las Vegas! The vibe at Shoptalk was festive with a crowd of 27,000+ people at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. Overall, the event was a big success. Shoptalk is one of the more enjoyable conferences in the retail world. It has the feeling of a big large show (which it is!),

Optimal Sourcing 98

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BlueYonder

APRIL 17, 2024

April is National Volunteer Month and is meant to recognize those who give of their time, skills and energy to support different causes, helping others.

Education 79

Education Mexico California Warehousing 79

BlueYonder

APRIL 2, 2024

This blog was co-written by Terence Leung and Jen McQuiston Our customers depend on Blue Yonder Transportation Management to achieve customer-centricity and operational resiliency across the globe. This fact drives us to innovate when it comes to our Supply Chain Execution solutions.

Gartner 85

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software 85

BlueYonder

MARCH 26, 2024

The competitive landscape keeps getting tougher for retailers. That’s especially true as industry giants grow and grab more market share. How can retailers survive, and even thrive, in this environment? And how can they do it without the massive resources of a large retailer?

Retail 88

Retail Supply Chain Design Software Analytics Software Demand Planning Software 88

BlueYonder

MARCH 21, 2024

Material handling and supply chain industry professionals converge at a few marquee shows across the world. MODEX is one of those events and it took place last week in Atlanta.

Supply Chain Software 90

Supply Chain Software Cleveland North America Sustainability 90

BlueYonder

MARCH 27, 2024

March 18-24 is Neurodiversity Celebration Week , a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. Neurodiversity is an umbrella term used to describe alternative thinking styles such as Dyslexia, DCD (Dyspraxia), Dyscalculia, OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), Autism, and ADHD.

Just-in-Time 87

Just-in-Time Supply Chain Strategy Scenario Planning Strategy 87

BlueYonder

MARCH 20, 2024

In honor of National Kidney Month in March, Blue Yonder associate Tisha Bailey shares her personal connection to the cause, and why spreading awareness about kidney health and organ donation is so important to her. What is your connection to the cause?

Quality 89

Quality Supply Chain Supply and Demand 89

BlueYonder

MARCH 5, 2024

For over a century, the global automotive industry has been focused on one central technology: the internal combustion engine. But now, the digitalization of the modern car is revolutionizing the industry, with enormous repercussions for the end-to-end supply chain.

Automotive 96

Automotive Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Forecasting Software 96

BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Online and offline, simple and sophisticated technologies continue to shape and reshape the contours of consumer engagement. That’s before you even factor the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) in retail.

Inventory Reduction 96

Inventory Reduction Predictive Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software 96

BlueYonder

APRIL 4, 2024

“Available to promise.” This concept has become ever more important in retail. As customer expectations grow , retailers must deliver a smooth, omni-channel experience and give people what they want, when they want it. Retail leaders understand this point.

Capacity 76

Capacity Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 76

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).

Logistics Network Optimization Software 95

Logistics Network Optimization Software Analytics Software Optimization Software Predictive Analytics Software 95

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.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 101

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Every four years we celebrate Leap Year – when the calendar receives an extra day on Feb. The reason for this additional “Leap Day” is because the earth does not orbit the sun in exactly 365 days, but slightly over.

India 95

India Government Supply Chain Supply and Demand 95

BlueYonder

APRIL 8, 2024

What are the greatest challenges and opportunities facing consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies today, and how can they maximize their chances for success? Blue Yonder and Microsoft recently commissioned IDC to create an infographic * addressing those questions. The answers may surprise you.

Optimal Sourcing 73

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Company Real-time Visibility 73

BlueYonder

MARCH 25, 2024

Historically, the retail industry has talked about experience through one lens and one lens only — the customer’s. And for good reason, too — customer experience (CX) is a known driver of customer loyalty, one that is sometimes more powerful than brand or price.

Supply Chain Planning Software 82

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software Supply and Demand 82

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.

Supply Chain Planning Software 95

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Warehousing Optimization Software 95

BlueYonder

MARCH 18, 2024

Here are two facts you can’t ignore if you’re in retail: Fact #1: The top 10% of retailers now control 70% of the market — and their share keeps growing. Fact #2: Those industry giants are getting more advanced, leaving competitors further behind.

Supply Chain Network Software 85

Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software Analytics Software Modeling Software 85

BlueYonder

JANUARY 23, 2024

Leap Day, Feb. 29, throws off the normal calendar rhythm for all of us. For retailers, while an extra day of sales is never a bad thing, it does throw up a few unique challenges.

Retail 105

Retail Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Management Software Demand Planning Software 105

BlueYonder

MARCH 6, 2024

International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global celebration, recognizing women for their achievements without regard to divisions, and taking into account all intersections across demographics. IWD occurs each year on March 8. This year’s theme is Inspire Inclusion.

New York City 90

New York City India Resource Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 90

BlueYonder

MARCH 13, 2024

Each March, we celebrate Women’s History Month in the U.S. It began as a week celebration in 1981 and then transitioned to a month in 1987. The month is meant to recognize the specific achievements women have made over the course of American history in a variety of fields.

Supply Chain Planning Software 85

Supply Chain Planning Software Conference Modeling Software Supply Chain Planning 85

BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Innovation on Functionality to Help Optimize our Customers’ Warehouse and Supply Chain Performance is Our Ongoing Directions Nucleus Research (Nucleus) recently published its inaugural Warehouse Technology Value Matrix 2023 report, which provides an overview of the current market for warehouse management systems (WMS) and assesses 17 software providers (..)

Supply Chain Planning Software 119

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, celebrates the beginning of the solar Chinese calendar. Celebrations last for 15 days annually, with the first day depending on the sighting of the new moon.

China 98

China Taiwan Singapore Food 98

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). How can the typical LSP capitalize on this large and growing revenue stream? And how can Blue Yonder help?

Supply Chain Planning Software 94

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software 94

BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Few topics in logistics are getting as much attention today as cold-chain storage, distribution and transportation. Logistics service providers (LSPs) and third-party logistics (3PL) companies are already faced with many challenges — including demand and supply volatility, rising costs, labor shortages, and the pressures of omni-channel.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 96

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Waste Reduction Demand Planning Software 96

BlueYonder

JANUARY 24, 2024

National Compliment Day is Jan. 24 and it is a great opportunity to give someone extra kudos to brighten their day. In fact, according to several studies conducted to better understand how individuals felt before and after giving or receiving compliments, the mood of both the person giving and the person receiving the compliment improved!

Optimal Sourcing 99

Optimal Sourcing Study Sustainability Resources 99

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.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 94

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Cost Reduction Strategies Price Mitigation Strategies 94

BlueYonder

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The concept of a “supply chain” was born out of the creation of the assembly line, dating back to the early 20 th century. Each function, from planning to delivery, had its place. And if everyone did their part, just like a well-oiled machine, you could expect high margins and growth.

Modeling 103

Modeling Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 103