Keep or Return? Fashion Influencers Have Created a Costly Trend for Retailers
It’s no secret that product returns are one of the biggest challenges facing the world’s retailers — especially retailers of fashion apparel. Clothing trends and product seasons come and go with increasing speed today. That means fashion retailers must get returned products back in stores,…
Blue Yonder Associate Shares Her Story of Growing Up With a Twin Sister
National Twin Day is celebrated every year on Dec. 18 and is dedicated to honoring twins and recognizing the unique bond they share. In honor of National Twin Day, Blue Yonder associate Hannah Fresia shares what it’s really like to be a fraternal twin and the special…
4 Types of Supply Chain Control Towers
The term control tower has been grossly overused in the domain of supply chain management. It’s used to describe practically anything from basic visibility to network-wide fully autonomous solutions. This makes it nearly impossible for anyone looking for a capable solution to effectively compare options…
Can ChatGPT Pass the Supply Chain Test? Blue Yonder Reveals Benchmark Study for LLMs
There’s been a lot of talk about how generative AI will change working in the supply chain, and we wanted to test that hypothesis. In our experiment, we explore how capable Language Learning Models (LLMs) are out-of-the-box and if they can be effectively applied to…
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like the Post-Peak Season
The holiday season is a time for joy — and for supply chain chaos. This year is no exception. The five-day period from Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday shattered online retail sales records, with U.S. consumers spending $41.1 billion, an increase of 8.1% over 2023. The…
Your Ultimate Gift to Yourself: How To Embrace Joy and Overcome Stress This Holiday Season
While the holidays can be a season for joy and togetherness, they can also be a stressful time of complex emotions and loneliness for many people. Blue Yonder’s Time to Talk* team members offer guidance on ways to improve one’s mental health and well-being this…
The Five “Must Haves” for an Advanced Production Scheduling Solution
Today’s large-scale manufacturing supply chains are more geographically distributed than ever. They produce more diverse, customized products than ever. Operating costs are skyrocketing. Material shortages are creating supply uncertainty. And manufacturers are facing unprecedented demand volatility. Creating predictable, stable, and profitable production plans under these…
Challenges, Mergers and Gamechangers: Blue Yonder Talks Transformation at TFEST24
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. They did so at TFEST24, uniting under the theme for…
The Best UX Experiences Can’t Be Achieved Without AI Assistance
UX professionals need to adapt or die when it comes to AI (Artificial Intelligence). This may seem a little dramatic – but rapid advancements in AI are reshaping the landscape of user experience design, and professionals need to either get on board and start joining…
Balancing Innovation and Current Disruptions in Supply Chain Today
The supply chain remains one of the most fascinating areas of business. Just when you think everything is in order, a new challenge, disruption, or innovation arises, keeping you on your toes. Blue Yonder recently brought together supply chain professionals in the Consumer Goods and…