BlueYonder

JANUARY 23, 2023

In fact, the buy online pickup in store (BOPIS) and delivery options have added to the frontline workers list of tasks to be completed. Customers expect the same seamless experience regardless of the channel they are buying from. Automation can pick up the mundane tasks and allows employees to focus on the customer.

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BlueYonder

JULY 5, 2023

WISE is a student organization with the primary purpose of promoting the field of supply chain management/logistics. Stephanie: WISE stands for Women Impacting Supply Chain Excellence. Tell us a little bit about how you came to be in the supply chain field. Susan: Can you please share more about WISE?

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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.” Please describe your digital journey.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Online and offline, simple and sophisticated technologies continue to shape and reshape the contours of consumer engagement. Now, let’s take a look at the real-world implementation of similar technologies. In a VentureBeat article , Nordstrom’s then Chief Technology Officer (CTO) articulates their journey: 1.

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BlueYonder

JULY 30, 2013

In part 1 of this post , John and I discussed the ideals, expectations, and technology biases of Millennials, and we discussed a few ways for retailers to connect with and engage these workers. Workforce in Motion: Recruiting, Retaining and Engaging Millennials – the New Face of the Retail Workforce from JDA Software.

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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.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 19, 2020

The COVID-19 crisis is driving massive disruptions across retail supply chains. People are buying more products than normally forecasted and using them. Pantry Loading / Panic Buying: As consumers are faced with extended stays at home, we are seeing a pull-forward of demand.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

As part of our Expert Insights series, Supply Chain Nation sat down with Rich Sherman, a leading supply chain industry consultant and analyst to discuss his book, Supply Chain Transformation: Practical Roadmap for Best Practice Results.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 8, 2017

The rise of e-commerce and success of omni-channel retailing has driven consumers to be more demanding than ever, and grocers need to evolve their supply chains to meet these rising expectations. There are many components to this shift in demand and this 4-part blog series will go into more detail. Proximity Based Shopping.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Christina Luna, senior director, digital experience at Blue Yonder (formerly JDA Software), channels her entrepreneurial spirit in everything she does in her role and 15-year career at the company. 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.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 16, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, and James Peck , VP of Supply Chain Execution Presales, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and from webinars and automotive events that we prepared for. We mentioned disruptions and the added complexities.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Given the potential impacts across the supply chain, I was eager to listen to the speakers and learn as much as possible. But fundamentally, the idea behind a smart city is that through digitalization, decision making is simplified, and in most cases, automated. Now, imagine if that same bus is networked with a retail outlet.

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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.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 18, 2013

For centuries, retailers endeavored to excel during the “moment of truth” – that moment in time when shoppers made the ultimate purchase decision in the store. The path to purchase suddenly seems much more daunting than it has for most of retail’s long history, and retailers must adapt to succeed.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 18, 2017

I’m trying to find a piece of land to buy where I can put some beehives. Part of my job is to support the team’s operations and make sure they have the tools necessary to excel. and the level of explanation we need to deliver to build trust in our users when they’re using JDA software.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 12, 2019

Gina shares her journey working through enterprise software, taking lessons learned along the way to become a servant leader, using Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to align her team, and ensuring she’s mindful that we are always teaching people how to treat us. . I’m very attracted to the supply chain industry.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

According to McKinsey , today’s B2B buyers are using up to 10 channels to conclude the buying process, from self-service portals to video and phone calls. SPEAK TO AN EXPERT ] The post Putting the “AI” in Availability: 5 Ways To Bridge the Supply-Demand Gap in Wholesale Distribution and Manufacturing appeared first on Supply Chain Nation.

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BlueYonder

MAY 27, 2014

To do this well, retailers need to evolve quickly to optimize every aspect of customer interaction – space & category management, merchandise planning, pricing, supply chain planning, sourcing, fulfillment and in-store processes. Click-and-collect processes are being enhanced with smart in-store picking technologies.

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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.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Three Key Assessment Factors for Supply Chain Planning Solutions. Today’s supply chains continue to evolve as a result of both a continuous series of unprecedented challenges and the need to match the shifting global consumer expectations. Ability To Deliver New Digital Capabilities.

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BlueYonder

JULY 14, 2022

Consumers also shopped at Target (40% in 2022 versus 26% in 2021) and Best Buy (26% in 2022 versus 15% in 2021) who held their own competing sales. Amazon likely felt the impact of these promotions, with 59% of consumers saying they made a purchase on Prime Day this year, slightly fewer than last year’s 61%.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 8, 2017

The rise of e-commerce and success of omni-channel retailing has driven consumers to be more demanding than ever, and grocers need to evolve their supply chains to meet these rising expectations. There are many components to this shift in demand and this 4-part blog series will go into more detail. Proximity Based Shopping.

Waste Reduction 40

Waste Reduction Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies 40

BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Given the potential impacts across the supply chain, I was eager to listen to the speakers and learn as much as possible. But fundamentally, the idea behind a smart city is that through digitalization, decision making is simplified, and in most cases, automated. appeared first on Supply Chain Nation Blog.

Manufacturing Procurement 40

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 18, 2017

I’m trying to find a piece of land to buy where I can put some beehives. Part of my job is to support the team’s operations and make sure they have the tools necessary to excel. and the level of explanation we need to deliver to build trust in our users when they’re using JDA software.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

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BlueYonder

JUNE 12, 2019

Gina shares her journey working through enterprise software, taking lessons learned along the way to become a servant leader, using Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to align her team, and ensuring she’s mindful that we are always teaching people how to treat us. . I’m very attracted to the supply chain industry.

How To 40

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 16, 2017

So, you can imagine my dismay when I discovered how far technology had advanced in those four years! I realized that I barely knew how to turn the computer on, let alone use Microsoft Word and Excel! At that time, JDA did not have the formal training and excellent self-learning programs which are available today.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 24, 2019

I spent the past 25 years in the technology industry where I’ve worked for various global software and services companies. She held various senior leadership roles at companies like PepsiCo, Best Buy and MGM. What advice to you have for young women seeking a career in technology or a male-dominated field?

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BlueYonder

JULY 11, 2024

As we kick off the summer of 2024, three years past the emergence of COVID-19, we are still seeing the effects of the pandemic on the world’s supply chains. As supply chain professionals, COVID-19 made us recognize that disruption is a given. We also know that supply chain uncertainty extends beyond logistics surprises.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 12, 2023

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. Forecasting ideal buy quantities is near-impossible. So, what can retailers do about this?

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 5, 2017

Technology is now available that enables retailers and suppliers to balance demand and supply in real time, leveraging in-memory simulations that take into account various near-term demand and supply scenarios, so that they can fulfill each order in a profitable way. Part 2: The Death of the Linear Supply Chain.

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BlueYonder

MAY 27, 2025

Recently a team from Blue Yonder traveled to the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium | Xpo 2025 , joining over 4,000 chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) and other executives in Orlando, Fla. Strategic implementation ensures that technology serves as a powerful tool for achieving real objectives. Futured-Focused.

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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? The payback is significant.

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