BlueYonder

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Short-term visibility at the Purchase Order/ASN level is insufficient. Breaking Down Barriers Between Planning, Procurement and Logistics: The existence of isolated supply chains between procurement, planning, and logistics can lead to latency, reduced responsiveness, expedited processes, excess inventory, and substantial inefficiencies.

Waste Reduction 98

Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction Automotive Cost Reduction Strategies 98

BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Inventory Processing and Order Management Efficiency Has Become a “Make” or “Break” Issue One of the main challenges WD&M faces is transforming away from legacy approaches to inventory processing and order orchestration, as well as moving toward solutions primed to handle omni-channel. The result? So, what’s the solution?

Manufacturing Procurement 105

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

BlueYonder

MAY 13, 2021

During Blue Yonder ICON 2021, I had the pleasure to speak with Johnny Ivanyi , the Global Head of Distribution Excellence of Bayer Crop Science, and Kishore Yarlagadda , Global Distribution Deployment Lead of Bayer Crop Science, for the session “Next Wave of Logistics and Distribution Transformation.”

Logistics Network Optimization Software 93

Logistics Network Optimization Software Distribution Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software 93

BlueYonder

MARCH 16, 2023

It’s not just the short-term visibility that is needed, but also purchase order Advance Shipping Notice (ASN)-level visibility, longer-term forecast collaboration with suppliers, as well as collaborative forecast and capacity collaboration with customers, peers and suppliers.

Automotive 97

Automotive Real-time Visibility Logistics Network Optimization Software Trends 97

BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

My mom had the idea to buy the children’s clothing store in town as it was closing, and it was the only place to buy kids clothes. Every day after school, I worked in the store, pricing inventory and cleaning up. By middle school, I was helping with storefront windows and even traveled on some buying trips.

Supply Chain Planning Software 92

Supply Chain Planning Software South Dakota Arizona Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 92

BlueYonder

JULY 14, 2022

At the same time, many retailers have found themselves with excess inventory because of the shifting consumer shopping behavior. This year, Walmart found that most of its merchandise is already on sale as they attempt to right-size the excess inventory levels. With inflation at a 41-year high of 8.6%

Trends 52

Trends Purchasing Skills Inventory Reduction Price Reduction 52

BlueYonder

AUGUST 28, 2017

Operational Excellence Delivers Profit Optimization. We have discussed a variety of implications to the supply chain required to provide scale and service, while effectively managing inventory and value add processes. The disciplines of interest will include supply management, efficient order fulfillment, transportation and workforce.

Optimal Sourcing 65

Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 65

BlueYonder

MAY 27, 2014

Segmentation analytics allows a retailer to segment their customers to the necessary granular levels using past purchase history and patterns. Forecasts in retail today are mostly focused on inventory management or for promotions to ensure excess inventory is cleared. Create targeted offers. Forecast customer response.

Optimal Sourcing 73

Optimal Sourcing Retail Purchasing Skills Modeling 73

BlueYonder

JUNE 13, 2022

They not only need to deliver excellent experiences across channels, but they also need to navigate macro-economic issues such as rising labor and transportation costs that decrease margins, as well as rising inflation, which is forcing consumers to think long and hard about what and how much they buy.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Demand Planning Software 52

BlueYonder

AUGUST 8, 2017

The blog series will discuss shifting consumer behaviors, a variety of implications to the supply chain required to provide and scale service, while effectively managing inventory and value add processes, the ability to define and deliver an agile and scalable framework of capabilities that can aggressively respond to emerging trends and more.

Waste Reduction 68

Waste Reduction Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies 68

BlueYonder

DECEMBER 4, 2014

We all talk about markdown optimization and the importance of depleting inventory with the right markdown strategy to maximize profits. While we all put a twist on everyday life based upon our day jobs, they are forever getting more intermingled with opportunities to partake in supply chain excellence in an omni-channel world.

Sourcing Strategies 96

Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Planning Software 96

BlueYonder

APRIL 25, 2017

Cons: Merchants that are incented purely on sales may be more likely to inflate forecasts that would drive more inventory than needed into the supply chain. This con can be largely mitigated, however, if the merchants are incented on inventory in addition to sales. SUPPLY CHAIN. about events, promotions and new items.

Supply and Demand 63

Supply and Demand Demand Planning Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning 63

BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 30, 2012

For example, an increase in fill rate can happen at the expense of inventory levels and cash-to-cash cycle time. Having access to accurate and available data only 80 percent of time is not enough to obtain buy-in from stakeholders or drive accountability and continuous improvement. Lack of consistently clean data.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 53

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Government Waste Reduction 53

BlueYonder

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Furthermore, having short-term Purchase Order/ASN-level visibility is insufficient. To combat inflation, CSCO are launching supply chain improvement initiatives such as inventory reduction, improved operational efficiency, cost control, working capital reduction, and cash flow preservation.

Automotive 52

Automotive Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Material Savings 52

BlueYonder

JUNE 2, 2015

Nearly half of respondents (46%) who had made an online purchase in the past 12 months said they had chosen a retailer that offered multiple delivery options over a retailer that only offered one option. Almost two-thirds of respondents (63%) said the ease of being able to return items now factors into which retailers they shop with online.

Retail 40

Retail Procurement Analytics Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Survey 40

BlueYonder

AUGUST 28, 2017

Operational Excellence Delivers Profit Optimization. We have discussed a variety of implications to the supply chain required to provide scale and service, while effectively managing inventory and value add processes. The disciplines of interest will include supply management, efficient order fulfillment, transportation and workforce.

Optimal Sourcing 40

Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 40

BlueYonder

JANUARY 9, 2015

Social media will continue to drive consumer opinions and influence buying options. Your Brick-and-Mortar stores will remain the execution focal point of all of your channels and the hub of the buying experience. Excellence in customer service for both your in-store and online customers will be the differentiator in this new world.

Price Reduction 40

Price Reduction Inventory Reduction Internet of things Cost Reduction Strategies 40

BlueYonder

APRIL 25, 2017

Cons: Merchants that are incented purely on sales may be more likely to inflate forecasts that would drive more inventory than needed into the supply chain. This con can be largely mitigated, however, if the merchants are incented on inventory in addition to sales. SUPPLY CHAIN. about events, promotions and new items.

Supply and Demand 40

Supply and Demand Demand Planning Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning 40

BlueYonder

AUGUST 8, 2017

The blog series will discuss shifting consumer behaviors, a variety of implications to the supply chain required to provide and scale service, while effectively managing inventory and value add processes, the ability to define and deliver an agile and scalable framework of capabilities that can aggressively respond to emerging trends and more.

Waste Reduction 40

Waste Reduction Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies 40

BlueYonder

OCTOBER 24, 2022

IDC recently published a set of IDC MarketScapes focused on Holistic Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), and Inventory Optimization*. IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Supply Chain Inventory Optimization 2022 Vendor Assessment , Doc #US49568517, September 2022. *

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Vendor Strategies Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning 40

BlueYonder

JANUARY 12, 2023

Recent reports have highlighted the challenges many retailers are having with excess inventory. With supply chain disruptions continuing, purchasing more stock in advance to meet the forecasted upturn in demand made perfect sense. For many retailers, the first thought to reduce unsold items is to simply buy better.

Inventory Reduction 98

Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 98

BlueYonder

JULY 11, 2024

As companies struggled to modernize their supply chains following the pandemic, they often boxed themselves in by purchasing a series of niche, or point, solutions that solved a specific problem, such as e-commerce order management or automated picking. Warehouse management system (WMS) sales will increase from $2.75 billion in 2022 to $7.30

Supply Chain Planning Software 133

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software 133

BlueYonder

JANUARY 5, 2017

In the previous blog post , we discussed two MOTs: when a consumer decides to buy a particular brand, product or service, and then the experience (good or bad) that the consumer has after the purchase of a particular brand, product or service.

Real-time Visibility 72

Real-time Visibility Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand 72

BlueYonder

APRIL 22, 2025

Achieving fresh food excellence Fresh food is a key differentiator for grocers as demand keeps growing for fruits, vegetables, deli items, meat and seafood. Ninety percent of consumers say buying fresh food makes them happy , as they equate these products with nutrition and health. A primary obstacle?

Optimal Sourcing 59

Optimal Sourcing Waste Reduction Purchasing Skills Sourcing Strategies 59

BlueYonder

MAY 27, 2025

It all begins with leadershipand investment As the conference kicked off, Ken Chadwick, Distinguished VP of Advisory in Gartners Supply Chain practice, emphasized the importance of executive buy-in and support in his keynote address. What about excess inventory? Is forecasting accuracy a critical challenge?

Gartner 80

Gartner Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 80