In Challenging Times, Advanced Technology Provides the Answer
Recently Blue Yonder released the findings of its annual Supply Chain Executives Survey1, which echoed many of the key themes we heard at ICON 2023. It is clear that, across industries, companies are still challenged to operate their supply chains profitably and predictably in the…
National Supply Chain Day AMA
In honor of National Supply Chain Day on April 29, we hosted an AMA (Ask Me Anything) where viewers pre-submitted their burning supply chain questions for our expert, Dave Hamilton, Senior Director of Retail Industry Strategy, to answer. Below is an abbreviated version of the…
Digital Supply Chains Change the Game in Consumer Goods, Part 2
In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solutions Marketing team explores new business challenges and innovation solutions to change the game and manage disruptions. The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Shri Hariharan, who leads Blue Yonder’s Consumer Manufacturing Industry Strategy, during…
Transportation and Sustainability: How Can They Work Together?
Recently, Ronald van Dodewaard, Vice President Logistics at Outokumpu shared his thoughts on the company’s work with integrating sustainability into their transportation functions, including how Blue Yonder’s Transportation Management System (TMS) has enabled them to develop a more environmentally-friendly transportation program. Outokumpu’s vision is to…
Better Together: “The Promise of Supply Chain Sustainability”
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…
Climate Change: Yet Another Source of Global Supply Chain Risk and Disruption
Supply Chain Disruption In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solution Marketing team explores innovative solutions to guard against supply chain disruptions. Companies in every industry are focusing on operating more sustainably and embracing environmental stewardship — and with good reason. Every day we’re reminded…
Innovative Solutions to Guard Against Warehouse Disruptions and Challenges, Part 1
Warehouse Disruptions In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solution Marketing team explores innovative solutions to guard against supply chain disruptions. The following are insights gained from my discussion with Joe Kozenski, Blue Yonder Director of Product Management, and Mark Severns, Blue Yonder Director of…
Sustainability Efforts are Gaining Momentum Even Though Sustainability is a Moving Target
The importance of supply chain sustainability (SCS) is trending upward – and that’s a positive! This insight comes from the 2022 State of Supply Chain Sustainability Report, presented by the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (MIT CTL) and the Council of Supply Chain Management…
Blue Yonder Gives ICON Attendees a Chance to Give Back
Earth Day is celebrated each year in over 190 countries and counting. It’s a day to acknowledge a movement that works to cease unsustainable behavior and create global environmental changes. This year marks the 52nd Earth Day. In honor of the day, Blue Yonder is…
Resilient and Sustainable? Can a Supply Chain Really Have It All?
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…