BlueYonder

JANUARY 21, 2025

As the complexities of assortment planning have grown starker in recent years, the need for technology that can help empower retailers has grown in equal measure. These capabilities result in long-term commitment and purchase of more than just one or two retail software components, but an entire suite of products.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. billion acquisition of Whole Foods formally went through in August, the changes began, from cutting costs to internal restructuring. As soon as the e-commerce giant’s $13.7 bought Jet.com for $3.3

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Blue Yonder was named a Leader in this inaugural report and the leader in the Better Functionality quadrant based on an evaluation of our Blue Yonder Warehouse Management solution. This honor comes after Blue Yonder was named a Leader in the Transportation Technology Value Matrix 2023 earlier this year!

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The report is aimed at “provide[ing] an entry point in a company’s due diligence in looking for the application or suite of solutions that best suit their specific needs as they move toward this goal.” The IDC MarketScape report on Order Orchestration and Fulfillment evaluates 14 software vendors in this area.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 31, 2023

In this Part 2 blog post, we will continue to explore how automotive manufacturers are carrying out effective supply chain initiatives and their innovative solutions. Salim: Our automotive customers are increasingly looking at how to counter inflation but at the same time how to enable supply chain resiliency.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 24, 2022

The State of Supply Chain Sustainability 2021 report tells us that the work for increased supply chain sustainability has not slowed down as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, but is continuing in full force. And at the same time, the pandemic has focused on the need for more resilient supply chains too.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

In this final post of the series, I highlight three reasons why I believe learning technologies will make this future not only possible, but also imminent: First, there are breakthrough innovations in the underlying learning algorithms. Machine Learning technology has finally come of age.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Focus on warehouse automation has come full circle since the last big automation movement of the ‘90s, but today with a significantly better set of tools and technological improvements enabling more robust digital transformation and warehouse automation.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

I still recall my first introduction to the concept of the supply chain. A modern supply chain is more than the efficient movement of optimized inventory downstream to meet forecasted customer demand. This is where assortment , space and pricing decisions naturally become part of the modern supply chain.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 4, 2023

We are very excited to announce that Blue Yonder has been recognized as a Strong Performer in The Forrester Wave : Order Management Systems, Q2 2023 Report. As stated in the report, customers today demand real-time availability and delivery information — and earlier in the shopping process than ever before.

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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.”. Digital technologies will allow companies to increase their visibility, collaboration, speed and responsiveness ?

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BlueYonder

MAY 18, 2020

To provide insights into the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and its impact on supply chains around the world, we are delivering a blog series to help anyone looking for support and advice. Our experts, who have spent years in the supply chain industry, share their insights. . Supply Chain Resilience.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 7, 2023

How to transform your supply chain (without waiting for your ERP to recover) Wholesale distribution and manufacturing (WD&M) has entered a new era where agility, speed and accuracy are no longer nice-to-haves, but rather uncompromising must-haves for meeting the new omni-channel B2B customer expectation.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

On the other hand, the usual daunting cost control challenges are intensified by increasingly complex supply chains that are still recovering from residual post-pandemic factors. Across retail media, reports are that achieving those numbers will hinge on heavy discounting to stimulate consumers, even amid the easing inflation.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 20, 2024

Forbes data shows that 73% of consumers want seamless shopping between channels – which includes the freedom to research products online, compare prices, and even make purchases before heading to a physical store to try on or pick up their items. Delivering an omni-channel experience requires a high degree of integration between each channel.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

The pace of digital innovation is increasing rapidly, and it’s estimated that the new digital technologies and capabilities being developed will have as great or even greater impact on society than the Internet. Recent research published by SCM World on behalf of JDA Software Group, Inc. ( digital supply chain (66 percent).

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BlueYonder

JUNE 14, 2021

IHL’s latest report on the future of grocery shows some hard lessons learned from the 2020 disruptions, especially when it comes to inventory accuracy. Let’s take a closer look at why these technologies matter. Blue Yonder gives retailers end-to-end supply chain visibility for faster and more informed decision-making.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 20, 2020

2020 is the year that lit resilience and agility on fire in supply chain, and for good reason. Supply chain leaders everywhere found themselves asking the same question: what does it take to bounce back from this? Join us next week as we dive into our first topic, women in supply chain. . [1] 3] Toby A.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 13, 2022

CPG brands are well known for their ability to gather insight around these kinds of metrics, as well as information pertaining to competitors jockeying for the same wallet share. It can be a costly exercise but is worth the outlay considering these channels will be the persuader of upfront investments and ultimate purchases.

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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

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

As part of our Expert Insights series, Supply Chain Nation sat down with Rich Sherman, a leading supply chain industry consultant to discuss his book, Supply Chain Transformation: Practical Roadmap for Best Practice Results. Which technologies are key and why? We are always on and always connected.

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BlueYonder

JULY 31, 2023

In an increasingly challenging commerce space where order management capabilities form the backbone of a retailer’s fulfillment infrastructure, retailers, distributors, 3PL’s, and manufacturers are challenged by monolithic, legacy technology that no longer fits their needs. Value This metric sounds obvious but is often overlooked.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 19, 2018

executive vice president and chief development officer at JDA Software, and Lee Gill, JDA’s head of retail strategy, outlined the challenges retailers are facing today: disruptive new advances in technology, generational and societal shifts in customers and competition from multiple fronts that’s impacting market share. “By

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BlueYonder

JUNE 1, 2020

To provide insights into the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and its impact on supply chains around the world, we are delivering a blog series to help anyone looking for support and advice. Our experts, who have spent years in the supply chain industry, share their insights.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 30, 2019

But in today’s complex world, with increasing competition and so many external factors that impact the purchasing decision, how can convenience retailers predict the future with any degree of confidence? The answer lies in leveraging the power of advanced technology. Anticipating, and Meeting, Local Consumer Needs.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 8, 2018

Friday in 5 – interesting news from around the supply chain landscape, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. Drug Companies Consider Blockchain for the Supply Chain. New regulations that are set to go into effect in 2019 are forcing pharmaceutical companies to reevaluate their supply chains.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 7, 2020

More than ever, retail customers have incredible power — because they have an incredible number of purchasing options. Advanced technologies have enabled most retailers to achieve a decent level of performance in defining assortments, creating space plans, and keeping shelves stocked. Good enough” is no longer enough.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Stores are service hubs offering customers personalized recommendations and assistance pre- and post-purchase. Retailers need to run smarter stores that optimize and automate to deliver a superior customer and employee experience. Task automation to improve efficiency,?service Emails and phone will not generate results.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

According to multiple sources, including Retail Insight Network (RIN), consumers are “expected to adopt an omni-channel approach during the 2023 holiday season, seeking to make purchases in-store and online, anytime and anywhere.” Needless to say, even seasoned store and warehouse teams could be caught off guard.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 27, 2015

In this sequential “demand driven” paradigm a lot depends on the quality of the demand forecast and the safety cushions we build within the supply chain to guard against anticipated margins of error. What we really need are new processes and tools for these new market realities. This is hard enough. Personalization.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Supply chains are getting more and more complex, thanks to soaring customer expectations for service and responsiveness and endless purchasing options. In this environment, how can a company manage what it can’t see, plan for what it doesn’t know, or execute a business plan if its supply chain partners are not aligned?

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 5, 2023

Fulfillment complexity from both the supply and demand side have made it necessary for retailers to utilize Distributed Order Management Systems (DOMs) in order to better manage the intricacies of fulfilling orders from across their network and providing customers with a variety of methods to receive online orders. Why Retailers Need a DOM.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 8, 2018

Friday in 5 – interesting news from around the supply chain landscape, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. Drug Companies Consider Blockchain for the Supply Chain. New regulations that are set to go into effect in 2019 are forcing pharmaceutical companies to reevaluate their supply chains.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

The retail industry is currently undergoing a massive transformation driven by digital technology innovations that are fundamentally changing the way retailers interact with consumers. Supply Chain Evolution. This shift is forcing retailers to rethink and transform their approach to how they do business going forward.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Our returns report found that contacting customer services remains the most common returns initiation method, used by 47% of merchants. Using a digital portal will free up resources and staff availability, providing immediate cost-saving benefits compared to relying on customer service teams.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 8, 2023

There are patterns to speak of but, increasingly, they’re tricky to spot as they pop up and fade, almost in real-time, across a complex array of purchase preferences and channel combinations. In 2020, amid the pandemic factors, McKinsey reported that 75% of U.S.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Our survey confirmed consumers are in fact tightening their belts, with 60% of shoppers reporting that they spent less than normal during Black Friday/Cyber Monday weekend this year and 30% spending a lot less than normal. Consumers still value flexibility for getting their purchases. The result is a drag on bottom lines.

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