BlueYonder

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The term control tower has been grossly overused in the domain of supply chain management. In this post, I will break down the four main types of supply chain control towers, ranging from those that offer basic visibility and analytics, to those that let you act on exceptions in real-time, and even go as far as autonomous execution.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The supply chain remains one of the most fascinating areas of business. Blue Yonder recently brought together supply chain professionals in the Consumer Goods and Life Sciences industries to network on how they are planning for challenges, overcoming obstacles as they occur and embracing technology as they look to the future.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 14, 2025

In the dynamic world of MedTech, supply chain management is a critical component that directly impacts patient care and organizational efficiency. on March 24 26 brought together industry leaders to delve into the challenges and opportunities that define today’s life sciences supply chains.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Supply Chain Disruption. In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solution Marketing team explores innovative solutions to guard against supply chain disruptions. Unfortunately, what we’re seeing in China may be only the beginning of a new era of supply chain disruption driven by climate change. In the U.S.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 23, 2025

In the ever-evolving landscape of supply chain planning, Blue Yonder has again emerged as an industry-recognized Leader. The Gartner 2025 Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning Solutions 1 report positions Blue Yonder furthest to the right for Completeness of Vision. Lead Supply Chain Analyst, Amway.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 17, 2025

Based on an increasingly omni-channel world, these systems are challenged to handle the combination of downstream demand variability, upstream supplier variability, and the risk that comes with leveraging global sourcing and supply chain strategies. Supply chain networks have emerged to bring enterprises and ecosystems together.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 31, 2024

As the size and scale of their worldwide supply chains increase, many manufacturers, retailers and distributors are finding themselves constrained by shortfalls in resources, capacity and specialized knowledge. port strike , we can observe the undesirable and potentially very damaging impact of a sudden set of supply chain disruptions.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 13, 2025

What do canceled flights, a matcha shortage and a breakfast crisis reveal about our fragile supply chains? Currently, Japan’s matcha the finely ground green tea loved worldwide faces a supply crunch as global demand outpaces production. naming the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region as the highest-risk area worldwide.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

AI can, and should, alleviate some responsibilities from jobs throughout the supply chain. Manufacturing companies, for example, need AI to highlight insights from infinite data sources. But, if we allowed ourselves to ignore anything that wasnt immediately understood, the supply chain itself likely wouldnt exist.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Global Complexities Terence: Industrial manufacturing companies are modifying their supply chain landscape and operations to prepare for the new world. It was all about companies trying to go into countries that had low-cost sourcing capabilities, as well as to capture new market. Now it is all global.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 6, 2024

Supply chains for medical devices are becoming increasingly complex and face unique challenges. Solution: Blue Yonder offers the capability to manage all aspects of the medical device supply chain, from end-to-end. Field inventory can be optimized and deployed via Blue Yonder Supply Chain Planning.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Blue Yonder – A Leader in Supply Chain Management At Blue Yonder we are proud to announce that we have been recognized as a Leader in what we believe are three major areas by top industry analysts. Here’s a closer look at our recognitions and the impact they have on our clients. Those savings and efficiencies have continued to grow.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 7, 2025

In the constantly changing landscape of supply chain challenges, tariffs consistently pose a significant concern for leadership. Tariffs are designed to protect domestic industries, but they also pose challenges for industrial manufacturers, including higher costs, supply chain disruptions and market volatility.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

I still recall my first introduction to the concept of the supply chain. One arrow showed the flow of customer demand from the source to the supplier, while the other showed the flow of goods from the supplier to the customer. In order to be effective, the supply chain needs to orchestrate around customer demand.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 17, 2025

Across multiple customers and supply chains? As they manage multiple complex customer supply chains, LSPs are overwhelmed with data about inventory movements, new orders, transportation capacity, labor availability, supply disruptions, and other upstream and downstream events.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The supply chain is finally having its zeitgeist moment, and budgets are shifting because it’s becoming a top priority. There’s dramatic uncertainty in demand and supply coupled with rising shipping container costs. There’s dramatic uncertainty in demand and supply coupled with rising shipping container costs.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In May, thousands of Blue Yonder associates, customers and partners met in Las Vegas for ICON 2023, where we collectively discussed the enormous opportunity that’s presented to us right now as supply chain professionals. Supply chains have risen to the top of every company’s boardroom agenda.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 19, 2022

In her recent blog post , Anusha Shankar discussed this tragedy, as well as the need to help Blue Yonder customers navigate the significant supply chain challenges that have resulted from this war — such as blocked transportation lanes and airspace, production shutdowns, dramatic increases in fuel costs, and product and material shortfalls.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Everyone agrees that, in today’s volatile business environment, supply chains need to be digitized — connected in real time, and fed by shared data — to identify exceptions, define intelligent resolutions, and maximize both cost and service outcomes. They’re moving fast to not just keep up with innovation, but to lead it.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 9, 2024

More than 500 supply chain leaders converged in Berlin between 11 – 13 November to learn how to unlock the full potential of their supply chains, and to ultimately reshape the future of their businesses. A holistic approach to solving supply chain challenges Those aforementioned challenges arent insignificant.

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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

JUNE 24, 2024

Supply chains for medical devices are getting increasingly complex and face unique challenges. Many of the most complex medical device supply chains exist within large conglomerates producing a myriad of diverse products from pacemakers to testing kits and from MRI machines to disposable needles.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In the rapidly evolving landscape of supply chain management, precision, agility, and resilience are the keys to success. By consolidating data sources and providing a user-friendly interface, it enhances overall efficiency and accuracy. Demand planners play a pivotal role in supply chain management.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 8, 2024

A recent Gartner survey confirmed that more than two-thirds of Chief Supply Chain Officers (CSCOs) are still recovering from the last major disruption when the next one comes along – a continuous barrage of challenges that proves that responsive supply chains are going to struggle in a state of constant volatility.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Unfortunately, many supply chains are more like the “see you there” approach, and the uncertainties that follow are costly. To truly improve the consumer experience, supply chains must reduce uncertainty by changing how businesses operate and how they collaborate with trading partners.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

He shared his views on how to apply innovations to solve deep-rooted supply chain challenges and insights into the $1 billion investment in research and development. Gurdip: Our company’s goal is to become the supply chain operating system for the world. Supply chain is truly having its zeitgeist moment.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 23, 2024

It’s easy to think about fulfillment as comprising the final steps in the supply chain, but the truth is that the conditions faced in warehouses and delivery vehicles are determined much earlier in the supply chain than in the last mile, so to speak. Adopting a customer-centric approach can help achieve this.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 20, 2022

How are global business leaders looking to warranty business continuity, growth and profitability by embedding effective and enduring sustainable practices in supply chain design, operations and performance management? That is what the State of Supply Chain Sustainability report has looked at for the last three years.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 20, 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

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Supply chain planning has undergone significant evolution in recent years, largely due to advancement in technology, access to vast amounts of data and changing consumer behavior. In this blog post, we dive into the cutting-edge innovation happening at Blue Yonder to reshape the supply chain planning technology landscape.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The automotive industry has shown itself to be brave in recent times, in all areas but one: the supply chain. Short-Term Responses to Ever-Evolving Challenges Delving into those challenges, a lot has been discussed about external, “black swan” events that have disrupted supply chains across most sectors in recent years.

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BlueYonder

JULY 30, 2024

Supply chain and IT leaders are under tremendous pressure to make the right decisions regarding supply chain planning technology investments. The report provides an overview of the current state of the supply chain planning technology market and an analysis of major technology vendors.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

It’s a difficult situation for supply chains, in which demand “localization” will play a key role, even though that demand will be centered in one small geographic spot. If this sounds nearly impossible, consider that it’s only part of the supply chain, logistics and commerce challenge associated with the World Cup.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 14, 2023

Operating in today’s disruptive and complex global environment can be challenging for any supply chain. Changes in demand, unexpected supply shortages, employee absences, or extreme weather events have always required immediate action. It’s no wonder supply chain professionals are getting fed up.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The 2023 FMI Supply Chain Forum brings together professionals from various sectors, including retail, consumer packaged goods (CPG), manufacturing, and third-party logistics, to discuss the pressing issues and opportunities in the food industry. Households have spent their savings, and questions loom about future fuel sources.

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BlueYonder

MAY 6, 2025

Yesterday, Blue Yonder CEO Duncan Angove opened ICON 2025 by introducing a ground-breaking new era in supply chain management. They are about being precise in how you react and how you respond to uncertainty, which is essential in the ever-changing supply chain landscape.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 4, 2021

“Supply chain disruption due to the pandemic” is a phrase we have heard over and over this past year. In addition, more and more manufacturing companies will move to combine planning and execution in one solution so that supply chain disruptions can be better anticipated in the future and countermeasures can be taken in time.

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