The Pressures of Omni-Channel Fulfillment and Returns Are Growing
The continuing growth of omni-channel commerce is a great thing, right? E-commerce is fueling strong results for sellers, as a record five billion Internet users worldwide contributed to online retail revenues of over $4.1 trillion in 2024 alone. Around the world, e-commerce accounted for 17%…
Manifesting Supply Chain Success for LSPs
A team from Blue Yonder attended the Manifest 2025 conference in Las Vegas last week, joining more than 7,200 attendees from the field of logistics. Presented by Blue Yonder customer DHL, Manifest brings together Fortune 500 global supply chain executives, logistics service providers (LSPs), innovators…
New Tariffs Are Coming. LSPs Need to Prepare Now.
March 2025 Update: The tariffs the world has been speculating about are now here. As expected, the United States outlined hefty tariffs for goods from Canada, Mexico and China this week. While many have anticipated a change, the effects of the newly imposed tariffs will…
Looking for Unique Value? LSPs Should Look No Further Than Blue Yonder.
Logistics teams in every industry are experiencing tough pressures, from rising costs to labor shortages. But it’s important to remember that not all logistics organizations are created equal. For example, the world’s logistics services providers (LSPs) are facing very different challenges and opportunities today than,…
LSPs Need to Build Digital Leadership Quickly. Blue Yonder Can Help.
Faced with unprecedented supply chain complexity, more companies are making a strategic choice to focus on their core business, while outsourcing their warehousing and transportation to the experts — logistics services providers, or LSPs. Among Fortune 500 companies, 80% are outsourcing logistics — and 68%…
LSPs Need a Rapid Software Launch, with a Big ROI. Blue Yonder Delivers.
We’ve seen seismic shifts in the global logistics landscape over the past few years, including a transition to omni-channel commerce, increasing demand variability and growing customer expectations. In the age of Amazon, consumers want customized fulfillment and delivery options, with fast service at a low…
The Rise of Outsourced Logistics: What it Means for LSPs
Driven by omni-channel growth and multinational expansion, the global logistics industry is booming — and it’s expected to reach $18 trillion in value by 2030. While market growth is exciting, it’s typically accompanied by growing pains. As the size and scale of their worldwide supply…
The ILA Walkout Emphasizes the Need To Be Prepared for Disruptions
On Tuesday, the U.S. lost half of its ocean shipping capacity when the 45,000 members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) went on strike at 13 major East Coast container ports, stretching from Texas to Maine. While the walkout has been looming since June, the strike…
5 Industry Trends for Logistics Service Providers to Watch
Logistics service providers (LSPs) face unprecedented challenges in today’s fast-paced market. From industry consolidation to shifting trade routes, workforce shortages to sustainability demands, LSPs must adapt quickly. To thrive, LSPs need to stay ahead of these five trends so that they can turn challenges into…
The Promise and Perils of Automation in Logistics
By 2025, 70% of organizations will have implemented structured automation to significantly enhance flexibility and efficiency , up from just 20% in 2021. This substantial increase underscores not only the shifting priorities within the logistics sector but also the profound impact on global supply chains….