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Save The Supply Chain Leader From Groupthink

Supply Chain Shaman

When it comes to inventory and driving improvement in the face of variability, there are five issues: Poorly Implemented Advanced Planning Solutions. IBM, in contrast, purchased over fifteen supply chain acquisitions but drove little innovation. Software mergers & acquisitions also slowed innovation. Private Equity M&A.

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Blue Yonder is a Leader in the Inaugural Nucleus Research WMS Technology Value Matrix

BlueYonder

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. Blue Yonder’s WMS , a SaaS solution, empowers businesses to deliver consistently high service at a value-driven cost. In Charles A.

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Three Learnings From the 2022 Quadrant Knowledge Solutions SPARK Matrix™ for WMS

BlueYonder

Selecting a Warehouse Management System (WMS) solution that delivers comprehensive, end-to-end capabilities from receipt to shipment with intelligent orchestration of human and robot resources, and a focus on engaging warehouse staff and driving continuous improvement can be complex. End-to-End Solutions are Critical.

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Innovative Solutions to Guard Against Supply Chain Disruptions and Challenges

BlueYonder

In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solution Marketing team explores innovative solutions to guard against supply chain disruptions. Another example is the Suez Canal blockage; approximately 12% of the global trade flows through the Suez Canal on massive ships like the Ever Given, which can hold up to 20,000 containers.

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Supply Chain Disruptions: The Warehouse Perspective (Part 2)

BlueYonder

In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solution Marketing team explores innovative solutions to guard against supply chain disruptions. The new website has been taking orders all day, but nothing is appearing at the warehouse, until suddenly, late in the shift, a large volume of “must ship today” e-commerce orders drop.

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Black Friday/Cyber Monday Weekend: Three Takeaways From Our Latest Survey

BlueYonder

With Blue Yonder’s Luminate Lifecycle Pricing solution, retailers can still be strategic about how much they markdown products. The solution provides retailers with insights into the factors that are influencing consumer behavior, such an inflation, so they can make optimal pricing decisions based on the price elasticity of an item.

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How Do Consumers Feel About Retail’s Evolving Return Policies?

BlueYonder

Consumer Spending Behavior May Change Many retail shoppers research a store’s return policy before they purchase an item, and the policy may directly impact spending behavior. Stricter return policies have deterred 59% of respondents from making a purchase. Why Are Returns So Important To Retail Consumers?