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. The answer lies in automation.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Many workers are moving from other industries to warehousing, creating an opportunity for employers in this space. While interest is high for warehousing roles, the challenge of retention exists. Work in the warehouse can be demanding. It can appear challenging to engage employees at the warehouse. Building the culture.

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BlueYonder

MAY 31, 2017

Warehouse managers are under a lot of pressure to maximize throughput, minimize cost, optimize labor productivity and meet shipping deadlines, and do so in a way that keeps each and every customer happy, which is a tough task. The Rapidly Changing World of a Warehouse Manager. How JDA WMS Can Make Warehousing Easy.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

When these events reach the warehouse, agility and resilience are critically important to navigating through the issue with the least possible impact to operations and customers. We’ll continue our exploration of these disruptions and where Blue Yonder’s Warehouse Management System (WMS) helps enable resolutions that can ensure SLAs are met.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 16, 2021

Per our understanding, this current landscape is also reflected in the recently released 2021 Gartner Critical Capabilities for Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) report [1] where per our understanding innovation is continuing to differentiate WMS offerings and technology sophistication is a key criterion. Blue Yonder WMS.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

At the warehouse level, disruptions can take many forms and have the potential to wreak havoc on daily operations. In the Part 1 of a two-part blog, we’ll explore these unexpected events and the role Blue Yonder plays to navigating warehouse operations through them. The Holiday Traffic Jam. It’s gridlock out there.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Over the year, the warehouse has become the center of supply chain attention. With the closure of retail stores – some permanently – the warehouse is suddenly the entity fulfilling orders for consumers. WMS to Warehouse Platform Services (WPS) . Digital Awareness . Hybrid Automation & Labor . Flexibility .

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BlueYonder

JULY 6, 2021

Gartner recently released the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) report 1 and Blue Yonder has again been named a Leader. As a Leader since 2012 2 for the Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems, Blue Yonder was positioned among a total of six vendors in the Leaders quadrant.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2024

Managing yard and warehouse operations has long been one of the thornier aspects of transportation logistics. Yards are a choke point between transportation and warehousing — and wherever you have choke points, you have a higher risk of inefficiencies that drive up labor costs, detention fees and delivery commitments.

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BlueYonder

JULY 22, 2021

Manufacturing and warehouse shift work has been standard procedure since the dawn of the industrial revolution. And yet, even today most operators manually build out weekly schedules based on 8-hour or 12-hour shifts, focused on consistent worker schedules and not necessarily aligned to warehouse activity.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

From the ’Warehouse-to-the-War-Room’, Steve has touched every aspect of the supply chain and quickly brought tangible results across iconic brands with world-renowned supply chains. “It’s an honor to have Steve join our board to help scale our rapid supply chain intervention platform. PR Contact Anita Raj pr@throughput.ai

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BlueYonder

JUNE 7, 2017

While many organizations have embraced the approach across their enterprise, supply chain execution systems, such as warehouse management systems (WMS) and transportation management systems (TMS), have lagged in the adoption curve, despite their initial successes. Why is this? The Mission Criticality of WMS and TMS.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

In part 1 of this blog series , we took a look at how innovation is changing the supply chain and the evolution of different warehouse types and processes. Integrating planning supply chain software, coupled with execution solutions, such as warehouse management systems (WMS), can help optimize supply chains. Integrated Solutions.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Carey School of Business, “ The Warehouse of the Future.” What’s Changed or Changing within the Warehouse. Therefore, companies started implementing WMS systems, first focusing on warehouse accuracy and traceability. The Evolution of Warehouse Types. This is an important time in the warehouse industry.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

In part 1 of this blog series, we took a look at how innovation is changing the supply chain and the evolution of different warehouse types and processes. Also, warehousing for a long time has been considered to be mainly a manual process, in global logistics concepts benefitting from low labor costs.

Supply Chain Software 40

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

In part 1 of this blog series , we took a look at how innovation is changing the supply chain and the evolution of different warehouse types and processes. Integrating planning supply chain software, coupled with execution solutions, such as warehouse management systems (WMS), can help optimize supply chains. Integrated Solutions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

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BlueYonder

JUNE 7, 2017

While many organizations have embraced the approach across their enterprise, supply chain execution systems, such as warehouse management systems (WMS) and transportation management systems (TMS), have lagged in the adoption curve, despite their initial successes. Why is this? The Mission Criticality of WMS and TMS.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

My previous blog post focused on defining what a Warehouse Execution System (WES) is, as well as the benefits this solution delivers for retailers, manufacturers and logistics services providers (LSPs). Joe recently joined me for a LinkedIn Live event called “Warehouse Execution System: A New Competitive Imperative.”

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 15, 2019

Warehouse managers are tasked with improving productivity and customer service despite limited resources. To optimally achieve this, JDA has natively integrated its Workforce Management and Warehouse Labor Management solutions. What can an integrated approach do for you? Learn more here.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

As I discussed in a previous blog , more retailers and manufacturers are turning to logistics services providers (LSPs) to manage their growing warehousing and transportation challenges — including rising costs, shrinking margins, labor shortages, and increasing customer demands. It allows us to be better prepared for space in the warehouse.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Carey School of Business, “ The Warehouse of the Future.” What’s Changed or Changing within the Warehouse. Therefore, companies started implementing WMS systems, first focusing on warehouse accuracy and traceability. The Evolution of Warehouse Types. This is an important time in the warehouse industry.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 20, 2022

Retailers may need to set aside their traditional warehousing networks and get products closer to consumers via smaller-footprint warehouses and fulfillment centers, as well as ‘dark stores.’”. “In addition to optimal inventory placement, this may require innovative new fulfillment strategies,” Peck explains.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 15, 2017

In this JDA TV segment, Tyler talks about JDA Warehouse Labor Management Solution and how it can help forecast labor longer term. The post JDA TV – Managing Warehouse Labor Using Warehouse Labor Management and Workforce Management Solutions appeared first on Supply Chain Nation Blog. Watch now to learn more!

Warehousing 40

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 15, 2019

Warehouse managers are tasked with improving productivity and customer service despite limited resources. To optimally achieve this, JDA has natively integrated its Workforce Management and Warehouse Labor Management solutions. What can an integrated approach do for you? Learn more here.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 30, 2018

Part 2 of this series will take a deeper dive into the importance of organizing warehouse work, as well as why utilizing real-time data to optimize warehouse efficiency is required. Why Organizing Warehouse Work is Important. Utilizing Real-Time Data to Optimize Warehouse Efficiency.

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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. Brief highlights of logistics investments over the last three decades.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

End-to-End Champions : The holistic management of logistics operations, from predictive analytics to smart warehousing, defines LSPs as End-to-End Champions. This involves, for example, adopting sustainable transportation methods, optimizing route efficiency, and balancing warehouse labor efficiency and retention.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 23, 2023

Capacity optimization, such as for space for warehousing, e-commerce and retail, is still congested, especially in the markets where there is heavy competition. Warehouse space is at a premium, so companies are looking at optimizing capacity with a partner and locking down the space for in-demand products.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 30, 2018

Part 2 of this series will take a deeper dive into the importance of organizing warehouse work, as well as why utilizing real-time data to optimize warehouse efficiency is required. Why Organizing Warehouse Work is Important. Utilizing Real-Time Data to Optimize Warehouse Efficiency.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 10, 2017

JDA Software, along with our partners Open Sky Group and DC Velocity , recently hosted a warehouse management system (WMS) and warehouse labor management (WLM) event in Boston, Massachusetts. It Would Be a Crime to Not Prepare Your Warehouse to Meet its Future. Mobsters and Lobsters. How JDA Can Help.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 20, 2018

In this Supply Chain Nation podcast episode, JDA’s Steve Simmerman talks with DSC Logistics’ Jim Chamberlain and Open Sky Group’s Jeremy Hudson about getting more out of your JDA Warehouse Labor Management (WLM) system. The post Podcast: How to Maximize Your Warehouse Labor Management System appeared first on Supply Chain Nation Blog.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

LSPs should look for software solutions that span all aspects of logistics and integrate well across forecasting, planning, transportation, warehouse, labor, warehouse execution, yard, and order domains. They should also connect seamlessly with external partners to enable end-to-end visibility and tracking for raw materials.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 3, 2017

A typical warehouse can have anywhere between 10 to 40 different roles to manage their entire operations. Scheduling labor for these different roles is a planning nightmare that many warehouse supervisors face on a regular basis. Scheduling your warehouse labor with hundreds of employees is no easy task.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 4, 2024

In a 2022 Blue Yonder survey , executives identified optimizing order management and warehouse management as their top priorities. We break down stores and warehouses so you know the capacity per hour per person. Retail leaders understand this point. That’s a good start. Available to promise” is crucial, but it’s not enough.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 17, 2018

This scenario introduces the question of how to create an optimal environment allowing warehouse management systems (WMS) to orchestrate work across manual and automated areas to ensure efficient operations and maintain quality and service levels. The Current Landscape of Automation Systems.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 20, 2018

In this Supply Chain Nation podcast episode, JDA’s Steve Simmerman talks with DSC Logistics’ Jim Chamberlain and Open Sky Group’s Jeremy Hudson about getting more out of your JDA Warehouse Labor Management (WLM) system. In the podcast, Jim takes you through DSC Logistics’ 13-year journey of using JDA’s WLM.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Every day, 24/7/365 truck drivers are crossing not only the nation, but roads across the globe delivering goods to our homes, our local stores, hospitals, warehouses, plants, and beyond. If you bought it, it’s likely that a truck brought it. It’s a tough job, completed by over 3 million men and women in the U.S.

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