BlueYonder

AUGUST 20, 2024

A staggering 76% of customers would stop doing business with a company after just one bad customer experience. No matter the time of year, customers expect the same service they’ve been accustomed to — orders to be fulfilled on time and in full and returns to be free. These expectations don’t change at peak season.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 4, 2013

And within organizations, products and/or information flow from planning to procurement to receiving to manufacturing to distribution to logistics. Unfortunately, supporting systems have been built in silos as well – planning systems, procurement systems, manufacturing systems, distribution systems and transportation systems, for example.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 1, 2014

Time and again companies make the mistake of “handing off” inventory from operations teams to sales teams wherein the responsibility of managing inventories shifts from one organization to the other at particular nodes of the network. In a previous article titled “ What Is Preventing Your Supply Chain From Being a Strategic Differentiator? ”

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

With the global adoption of the United Nations 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals , as well as the impact of consumers looking to brands to lead social and environmental change, being committed to diversity and inclusion is more than just a box to check for businesses. times more likely to be innovation leaders in their market. [v]

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 14, 2020

Remember the good old days when planning was something you did once a quarter just to make sure your annual plans were still on track? It’s not just about communicating requirements, e.g. “I need X-amount of inventory at these locations by this date.” We don’t live in that world anymore. It sounds ridiculous, doesn’t it?

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 22, 2020

This blog is based on an article that recently ran in the Journal of Supply Chain Management, Logistics & Procurement, “ Supply chain agility: An imperative in an unpredictable world.”. giving an entirely new urgency to the phrase “just in time.”. The Detection and Response Challenge.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 4, 2024

That means having complete, real-time inventory visibility across the entire network while coordinating supply chain management, procurement, inventory, logistics, sales, customer relationship management, and after-sales service — all as one connected, overarching process. Faster fulfillment, more optionality, better margins.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 11, 2024

And not just any kind. Successful end-to-end retail integration hinges on leveling up inventory, ordering, commits, and omni-channel fulfillment with artificial intelligence (AI)-infused capabilities that effectively unlock “real-time supply chain” responsiveness to demand patterns. According to a study by PwC, 82% of U.S.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 21, 2021

This blog is based on an article that recently ran in the Journal of Supply Chain Management, Logistics & Procurement, “ Supply chain agility: An imperative in an unpredictable world.”. In just minutes, BD was able to see and manage the delivery and order-fulfillment challenges created by this unforeseen event, in real-time. [3].

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BlueYonder

APRIL 18, 2018

Heather’s career spans more than 30 years in the manufacturing and transportation industries, with leadership positions in procurement, logistics and marketing at Danaher, Honeywell, Union Pacific Corporation and NCR Corporation. It worked every time, and I think it helped change some individuals’ misperceptions about women.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 20, 2022

In today’s DIVE blog Naissa Von Pein, Director of Indirect Spend and Procurement Excellence at Dole Sunshine Group, discusses her personal experiences as a female in supply chain and shares her thoughts about accelerating diversity and inclusion as well as advice she has for other women looking to be fearless.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

The data used to drive statistical safety stock calculations should also be scrubbed to ensure that the wild swings in forecast accuracy, vendor reliability, and lead time variability don’t lead to unsustainable inventory levels in an attempt to meet customer service goals. Realign Inventory Strategies. Customer pick-up orders?

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BlueYonder

MAY 20, 2020

Members represent all supply chain and procurement functions and span multiple industries across 30 different countries, bringing a rich diversity of experience, thinking and ambition. We enjoy spending time outdoors, eating out, and going to the movies, live comedy and opera. Welcome to Wednesdays for Women! The inspiration for boom!

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

After spending some time with Donna Williams, it’s clear that once she puts her mind to something, she succeeds. She started running just two years ago and since then she has run six half-marathons. DW: We did the procurement for the supplies that we sold on the ship, and we took on supplies for other ships that were in deployment.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 11, 2013

The TMC merges technology, organization and processes to establish a set of services leveraging the scale and efficiency of consolidated network planning, procurement and unified metrics with the agility of localized execution. What should be the scope of control centrally versus at each location?

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 8, 2022

At ICON, Rogelio Antillon, Associate Manager of Global Procurement – Transportation, detailed its massive transportation network, which includes over 60 lane owners, 9,000 lanes and 1.2 Rogelio discussed how in response, PepsiCo is using an advanced TMS and digitalization to support a more nimble procurement strategy [ watch the video here ].

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

As grocery retail value chains have innovated past new challenges, increased value chain integration asks a relevant and timely question: is it time for retail value chains to behave and operate as one single ecosystem ? Aligning the grocery retail ecosystem around real-time inventory marks the initial stride.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 17, 2020

Remember the good old days when planning was something you did once a quarter just to make sure your annual plans were still on track? It’s not just about communicating requirements, e.g. “I need X-amount of inventory at these locations by this date.” We don’t live in that world anymore. It sounds ridiculous, doesn’t it?

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BlueYonder

MAY 14, 2021

Just a couple of months out from the Suez Canal blockage, companies are still trying to get a handle on reacting to the aftermath while bracing for further impact. If you were to check the freight invoice, you probably paid four times the cost of the container as compared to last year! Peaking Rates. Chart Source: Freightwaves).

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 17, 2020

Remember the good old days when planning was something you did once a quarter just to make sure your annual plans were still on track? It’s not just about communicating requirements, e.g. “I need X-amount of inventory at these locations by this date.” We don’t live in that world anymore. It sounds ridiculous, doesn’t it?

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BlueYonder

APRIL 25, 2022

Both Bose and Ryan agree that it can only be accomplished by leveraging advanced digital technologies that link the end-to-end supply chain in real time. This is part 2 of 3 article on the topic of “How 4PL Services Can Help Up the Game in the Omni-Channel World.” Few people have a better perspective on this topic than Bose.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 10, 2018

Maybe you want to learn about a different organization; set up time with a manager there and find out what they do. It can just be “I want a certain set of experiences” or “I’d like to learn a little more about that group,” because that could lead to taking on another project within your current role. Dawn finding balance on her bike!

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BlueYonder

JULY 24, 2020

Companies ranked are evaluated on themes such as environmental impact, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. Blue Yonder’s facilities, travel and events departments are just a few of the teams that are directly impacting the company’s sustainability vision. Facilities.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

After spending some time with Donna Williams, it’s clear that once she puts her mind to something, she succeeds. She started running just two years ago and since then she has run six half-marathons. DW: We did the procurement for the supplies that we sold on the ship, and we took on supplies for other ships that were in deployment.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 28, 2020

As research continues to develop, it seems that having more gender diversity both in the boardroom and within top management is not just the right decision to appease social standards, but the best decision for the business. times more likely to have sustained, profitable growth and 1.5 Another coincidence? A Glimpse into the Data.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 18, 2018

Heather’s career spans more than 30 years in the manufacturing and transportation industries, with leadership positions in procurement, logistics and marketing at Danaher, Honeywell, Union Pacific Corporation and NCR Corporation. It worked every time, and I think it helped change some individuals’ misperceptions about women.

Supply Chain 40

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BlueYonder

JUNE 9, 2015

The transportation maturity curve is a representation of how companies’ transportation operations evolve over time from fragmented, manual “dialing for diesel” capabilities through various stages of automation and centralization until reaching a state where they could potentially be used as profit centers. Centralization and Automation.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 10, 2018

Maybe you want to learn about a different organization; set up time with a manager there and find out what they do. It can just be “I want a certain set of experiences” or “I’d like to learn a little more about that group,” because that could lead to taking on another project within your current role. Dawn finding balance on her bike!

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 3, 2023

Linzell Harris, Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain and Strategy at AstraZeneca, describes end-to-end visibility as “10 times more important” in today’s volatile supply chain landscape. Visibility is not just end-to-end as we know it, but an extension of the supplier’s suppliers. The Importance of Near Real-Time Planning.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 18, 2022

Just as port congestion was beginning to clear, companies find themselves facing a new set of challenges , including product and materials shortages, blocked transportation lanes and airspace, and rising fuel costs. Already in crisis, the world’s supply chains are facing additional obstacles in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

For example, Traxion, Mexico’s largest logistics provider, brokers services and optimizes loads, capacity, freight and routes via an AI-enabled optimization engine that gathers real-time data and autonomously makes the best decision on the fly, without human intervention. More Than Ever, Acting Sustainably Makes Good Business Sense.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 18, 2022

Just as port congestion was beginning to clear, companies find themselves facing a new set of challenges , including product and materials shortages, blocked transportation lanes and airspace, and rising fuel costs. Already in crisis, the world’s supply chains are facing additional obstacles in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 22, 2025

Similarly, todays grocery industry landscape can seem overwhelming at times for retailers. A fresh take: Grocery retailers who arent leveraging digitalization arent just throwing away spoiled produce. A seamless omni-channel experience requires real-time data sharing, cross-channel inventory visibility and fulfillment flexibility.

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BlueYonder

MAY 19, 2025

There are just 4 million EVs in all of America but Chinese car buyers are purchasing a million EVs every month. The global auto industry is in a markedly different position than just a year ago. import tariffs on finished vehicles and automotive parts are getting a lot of attention, and with good reason. would be electric by 2035.

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