Navigating the Global Trade Wars: What Manufacturers Can Do Now to Prepare for Whatever Comes Next
Erratic and unpredictable changes to US trade policy have roiled global supply chains during 2025. Businesses are working diligently to assess the potential impact of tariffs and the overall economic uncertainty they have created. While we can’t predict where tariff policies will ultimately land, there…
Why Traceability Is the Future of Grocery Retail
Freshness, waste reduction and shopper trust start with end-to-end supply chain visibility. The strategic importance of traceability In today’s grocery retail landscape, simply moving goods from supplier to shelf is no longer enough. Shoppers expect fresh, high-quality products — and full transparency into how those…
From Silos to Network: Why Grocery Retail Needs a Supply Chain Shift
Grocery supply chains have always been facing rising consumer expectations, supply chain disruptions and unpredictable market conditions. While technology has introduced some improvements, many grocery retailers still struggle with siloed systems, limited visibility and lack of actionability across their supply chains. Today, more than ever,…
“Just in Time” for Automotive: Enabling Tariff Risk Mitigation in as Little as 7 Days
Today, Auto OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers navigate increasingly complex tariff scenarios. For example, aluminum raw material is cast into a piston in Canada, then shipped to Detroit for machining — incurring a 25% tariff based on the piston’s value. After machining, the piston returns…
The Message at Automotive Finished Vehicle Logistics NA 2025 Was Clear: Drive Network Resilience
A team from Blue Yonder recently attended the Finished Vehicle Logistics North America 2025 (FVL NA 2025) conference in Huntington Beach, California. Nearly 500 registered attendees gathered to learn, share, connect, and discuss innovations and best practices — including auto OEM’s, auto tier 1 suppliers,…
How To Reboot Your Supply Chain and Conquer the Top 5 High-Tech Challenges
The high-tech industry is rapidly evolving, driven by technological advancements and shifting consumer demands. As companies strive to stay competitive, they face several trends and challenges that require innovative solutions. Here, we explore the five biggest trends and challenges in the high-tech industry and how…
Add These to Your Cart: 6 Strategic Priorities for Grocery Retailers
Modern retail aisles are fast-moving, action-packed spaces where multiple forces compete for shoppers’ attention. Everywhere consumers look, there are new products, standby favorites, private labels, promoted items, end caps and freestanding displays. It can be hard to know where to focus. Similarly, today’s grocery industry…
Mitigating Tariff Impacts: The Digital Supply Chain Advantage
The eruption of the trade war and subsequent shifts in tariffs has thrown organizations into disarray, and has them scrambling to understand the effects of tariffs on their businesses and supply chains. Even a tariff pause brings little relief, as substantial tariffs remain in place…
Redefining Supply Chain Excellence in the AI and Digital Network Era
Supply chain and logistics teams today face a pivotal moment in their evolution. The traditional metrics of excellence — cost efficiency, on-time delivery — while still important, are no longer sufficient in an era defined by volatility, complexity and political changes. We are witnessing nothing…
AI in Demand Planning — Are You Utilizing Your Full Potential?
In today’s fast-paced business world, supply chains are the backbone of seamless operations. The ability to efficiently manage the flow of goods and services from manufacturing to the end consumer is paramount. In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force, revolutionizing…