BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

With the emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) the world has come to anticipate a huge increase in productivity. Businesses have a tremendous opportunity to capitalize on these technologies not only for supply chain productivity improvements but for overall efficiency, resilience, and agility.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Last week, a team from Blue Yonder attended the 2024 Gartner ® Supply Chain Planning Summit in London. The theme of this year’s conference was “Generating Value Together: Beyond Accuracy, Toward Intelligence.”

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Returns already have a significant impact on retailers’ bottom line. National Retail Federation (NRF) data reveals that for every $1 billion in sales, retailers incur an average of $145 million in merchandise returns. To make matters worse, returns fraud is also on the rise. Last year, 13.7% of retail returns were fraudulent, up from 10.4%

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 30, 2024

For the second year in a row, Blue Yonder celebrated Global Week of Giving , a time when our associates from around the world come together to give back to the communities where we operate.

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BlueYonder

MAY 5, 2025

Its been an energizing first day of ICON 2025. Blue Yonder CEO Duncan Angove took the Main Stage in Nashville by storm, introducing a new era in supply chain management, characterized by unparalleled speed and precision. In case you missed it, these are the key takeaways and announcements from the ICON 2025 Main Stage.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 29, 2024

As the global automotive industry transitions from primarily producing internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to including electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids, we’re witnessing a true transformation.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Todays large-scale manufacturing supply chains are more geographically distributed than ever. They produce more diverse, customized products than ever. Operating costs are skyrocketing. Material shortages are creating supply uncertainty. And manufacturers are facing unprecedented demand volatility.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 8, 2025

Supply chain and logistics teams today face a pivotal moment in their evolution. The traditional metrics of excellence cost efficiency, on-time delivery while still important, are no longer sufficient in an era defined by volatility, complexity and political changes.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 24, 2025

The high-tech industry is rapidly evolving, driven by technological advancements and shifting consumer demands. As companies strive to stay competitive, they face several trends and challenges that require innovative solutions.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 17, 2025

The eruption of the trade war and subsequent shifts in tariffs has thrown organizations into disarray, and has them scrambling to understand the effects of tariffs on their businesses and supply chains.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

During 23 to 25 October, the Blue Yonder team had the pleasure of joining thousands of supply chain professionals at the newly rebranded BVL Supply Chain CX event in Berlin. As we exhibited here, as well as at the Düsseldorf Logistics Summit earlier this year, it was fascinating to see how each event brings its own unique energy to the table.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 17, 2025

The continuing growth of omni-channel commerce is a great thing, right? E-commerce is fueling strong results for sellers, as a record five billion Internet users worldwide contributed to online retail revenues of over $4.1 trillion in 2024 alone.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 6, 2025

Amid all the disruptions facing the supply chain at any given time, tariffs remain a constant concern for leadership. Last year, in a survey , supply chain leaders identified rising tariffs and trade barriers as their top challenge. Just a few months into this year and the impact of global politicians’ new tariffs is already evident.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 11, 2025

March 11 th a date that marks five years since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 a pandemic. A wave of chaos followed that turned the supply chain upside down, forcing it to adapt, transform, and learn at an accelerated pace.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 9, 2025

Faced with unprecedented supply chain complexity, more companies are making a strategic choice to focus on their core business, while outsourcing their warehousing and transportation to the experts logistics services providers, or LSPs.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Operational efficiency cannot happen in silos anymore. The modern supply chain is too complex to make changes without considering the effects it will have on every other stage. Companies know this, but making holistic changes seems too overwhelming, so they prolong any major upgrades. Unfortunately, theres no more time to wait.

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BlueYonder

MAY 7, 2025

ICON 2025 saw Blue Yonders biggest product release yet, unveiling new Cognitive Solutions designed to help businesses respond instantly to disruption, optimize costs, and make better decisions with certainty. But that wasnt the only big announcement.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 30, 2025

In an IDC InfoBrief titled Building the Future of Supply Chains: AI-Driven Orchestration for Asia/Pacific Success, 99.7% of supply chain leaders in Asia-Pacific identified agility as critical to their success.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 7, 2025

In the constantly changing landscape of supply chain challenges, tariffs consistently pose a significant concern for leadership. As the year unfolds, the effects of newly implemented tariffs are already becoming apparent.

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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

MAY 9, 2025

What’s making shoppers ghost their online carts? Consumers these days multitask with dozens of open tabs and apps endlessly scrolling, swiping, clicking, viewing and bouncing from app to app all while having attention spans that last about as long as a TikTok video. When shoppers want to buy something, they want it instantly.

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BlueYonder

MAY 6, 2025

Yesterday, Blue Yonder CEO Duncan Angove opened ICON 2025 by introducing a ground-breaking new era in supply chain management. Day two in Nashville saw Wayne Usie, Blue Yonder’s EVP & Chief Strategy Officer, build on yesterdays excitement by giving us a deeper look into Cognitive Solutions and unveil brand new Blue Yonder products.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 9, 2024

More than 500 supply chain leaders converged in Berlin between 11 – 13 November to learn how to unlock the full potential of their supply chains, and to ultimately reshape the future of their businesses. They did so at TFEST24, uniting under the theme for this years event: The Destination for Supply Chain Transformation.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 12, 2025

National Working Moms Day is celebrated every year onMarch 12 and is a day to show appreciation for and to recognize working moms for their contributions to society. Blue Yonder associates Charlotte Coy and Katie Thorne share the ups and downs of being a working parent. Share a little about yourself and your role at Blue Yonder.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 23, 2025

In the ever-evolving landscape of supply chain planning, Blue Yonder has again emerged as an industry-recognized Leader. The Gartner 2025 Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning Solutions 1 report positions Blue Yonder furthest to the right for Completeness of Vision.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

In the dynamic manufacturing landscape, planning orders into production is no longer a routine task. Its become a pivotal competency that can significantly impact a manufacturers efficiency, productivity, profitability and service levels. Why is intelligent production planning so essential?

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The term control tower has been grossly overused in the domain of supply chain management. Its used to describe practically anything from basic visibility to network-wide fully autonomous solutions. This makes it nearly impossible for anyone looking for a capable solution to effectively compare options side by side.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 14, 2025

In the dynamic world of MedTech, supply chain management is a critical component that directly impacts patient care and organizational efficiency. The recent LogiMed conference in Carlsbad, Calif., on March 24 26 brought together industry leaders to delve into the challenges and opportunities that define today’s life sciences supply chains.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 16, 2025

January marks the start of a brand new year. That means consumers everywhere are making resolutions, joining gyms, journaling, cutting back on alcohol and calories, and engaging in other self-improvement activities. Unfortunately for the worlds retailers, consumers are also returning products. A lot of products.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 14, 2025

Supply chain optimization might be a timeless concept, but the way we define and achieve it evolves over time depending on demand levels, supply shortages, the competitive landscape, geopolitical conditions, technology innovations, regulations and other challenges.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 27, 2025

Often, the ideas that permeate ProMat are the same topics that pop up in conversations throughout the year. Whether people are excited about a new technology or focusing on solving the same problem, the trends at ProMat often last beyond the four days of the conference.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The supply chain remains one of the most fascinating areas of business. Just when you think everything is in order, a new challenge, disruption, or innovation arises, keeping you on your toes.

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BlueYonder

MAY 6, 2025

As volatility rises and economic concerns expand, todays supply chains face a new reality: every decision must be faster, smarter, and more cost-effective than the last.

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BlueYonder

MAY 13, 2025

Gartner has recognized Blue Yonder as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems 1 report for the 14th consecutive time 2.

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BlueYonder

MAY 12, 2025

Grocery supply chains have always been facing rising consumer expectations, supply chain disruptions and unpredictable market conditions. While technology has introduced some improvements, many grocery retailers still struggle with siloed systems, limited visibility and lack of actionability across their supply chains.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 23, 2025

Getting shipments from the production facility or warehouse to the retail store or the consumers doorstep is a lot more complicated than it used to be. Todays supply chains span thousands of miles, cross continents and oceans, rely on multiple modes of transportation, and involve many supplier tiers.

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BlueYonder

MAY 1, 2025

Today, Auto OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers navigate increasingly complex tariff scenarios. For example, aluminum raw material is cast into a piston in Canada, then shipped to Detroit for machining incurring a 25% tariff based on the piston’s value.

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