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

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

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. No Omni-Channel Support Most existing ERPs are not built to handle omni-channel ordering.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

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

BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Over the course of four days, I heard some excellent presentations on cyber security, communication standards, artificial intelligence, machine learning, bots, supply chain, organizational anthropology and much more. Given the potential impacts across the supply chain, I was eager to listen to the speakers and learn as much as possible.

Manufacturing Procurement 65

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Planning Software Network Optimization 65

BlueYonder

JULY 5, 2023

Stephanie: WISE stands for Women Impacting Supply Chain Excellence. I attended the University of Tennessee and at that time it had a well-known logistics and transportation program, so that’s what I decided to pursue for my master’s. You can watch their conversation here. Susan: Can you please share more about WISE?

Supply Chain Software 92

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Arkansas North Carolina 92

BlueYonder

MAY 14, 2014

Chances are good that you are going to have to find somebody that excels at local loop milk-run delivery or at kitting capabilities or at final late-stage configuration—things that are perhaps beyond you but are going to be nice adjuncts to what your customers like. After that, everything else becomes creative strategy.

SCM 69

SCM Supply Chain Strategy Purchasing Skills Price Reduction 69

BlueYonder

AUGUST 8, 2017

These impacts are affecting the supply chain, and the tools and capabilities required to ensure efficient operations and excellence in customer service. Both convenience and a desire for freshness have contributed to a shift away from large, weekly shops and resulted in more frequent shopping excursions with more targeted purchases.

Waste Reduction 68

Waste Reduction Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies 68

BlueYonder

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Strategic relationships, improved collaboration with logistics providers, and the possibility of bringing 3PL/4PL in-house to reduce transportation and warehouse costs and gain more control over logistics operations are all strategies to enable supply chain resiliency. This has a substantial impact on their EBITDA margins.

Automotive 52

Automotive Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Material Savings 52

BlueYonder

AUGUST 28, 2017

Operational Excellence Delivers Profit Optimization. The disciplines of interest will include supply management, efficient order fulfillment, transportation and workforce. Transportation Optimization. Let’s look at these independently for critical capabilities and then revert to the holistic orchestration: Supply Management.

Optimal Sourcing 40

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

BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Over the course of four days, I heard some excellent presentations on cyber security, communication standards, artificial intelligence, machine learning, bots, supply chain, organizational anthropology and much more. Given the potential impacts across the supply chain, I was eager to listen to the speakers and learn as much as possible.

Manufacturing Procurement 40

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Planning Software Network Optimization 40

BlueYonder

AUGUST 8, 2017

These impacts are affecting the supply chain, and the tools and capabilities required to ensure efficient operations and excellence in customer service. Both convenience and a desire for freshness have contributed to a shift away from large, weekly shops and resulted in more frequent shopping excursions with more targeted purchases.

Waste Reduction 40

Waste Reduction Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies 40

BlueYonder

JULY 11, 2024

They have implemented warehouse and transportation management systems, control towers, automation and robotics, and other solutions to optimize performance. The WMS works with the yard, labor, tasking, transportation, order, and other management solutions on the platform.

Supply Chain Planning Software 133

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

BlueYonder

JANUARY 5, 2017

Transportation. 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. Fulfillment. Warehousing. Store Operations and Labor Management.

Real-time Visibility 72

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

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. Or transportation agility and cost control? Is forecasting accuracy a critical challenge?

Gartner 80

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