The Not-So-Surprising Growth of 4PLs
This is part 1 of 3 article on the topic of “How 4PL Services Can Help Up the Game in the Omni-Channel World.” The COVID-19 pandemic changed just about every facet of our personal and professional lives, but its impact has been especially dramatic for…
Blue Yonder – A Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ Leader 11 Years Running, Thanks to Our TMS Customers
We believe customers and innovation are the top reasons for recognition as a Leader for the 11th year1 in a row in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems (TMS) report2 ! Much of our success correlates to our customer’s success. They have challenged…
Leveraging Technology To Improve Employee Engagement and Retention
In part one, Creating a Culture That Engages and Retains Warehouse Employees, we explored successful strategies to enhance employee engagement and improve warehouse staff retention. Technology can play a critical role towards creating a culture of engagement and retention. Blue Yonder’s Luminate™ Platform includes solutions…
Creating a Culture That Engages and Retains Warehouse Employees
The labor market has become extremely competitive. Between high turnover and the Great Resignation, businesses are challenged not only to find workers, but also retain them. Many workers are moving from other industries to warehousing, creating an opportunity for employers in this space. The cost…
Three Steps to Overcome Omni-Channel Challenges Amidst Supply Chain Disruption
This is an article co-authored by Terence Leung, Senior Director of Product Marketing for Supply Chain Execution, and Nina Seth, Director of Product Marketing for Commerce for Blue Yonder Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, shoppers (at least in the U.S.) feel more comfortable walking…
3 Ways to Drive Sustainability in Transportation
This is Part 3 of a multi-part series addressing logistics imperatives necessary to manage uncertainly and disruptions heading into 2022. You can find Part 1 here and Part 2 here. Transportation is one of the biggest contributing factors to the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, and virtually every…
Logistics Imperatives to Manage Uncertainty and Disruptions in 2022: Part 2
This is Part 2 of a multi-part series addressing logistics imperatives necessary to manage uncertainly and disruptions heading into 2022. You can find Part 1 here. Managing Labor Shortages Means Working Smarter, Not Harder (Continued) The entire world owes a huge debt to the drivers, warehouse…
Logistics Imperatives to Manage Uncertainty and Disruptions in 2022: Part 1
This is Part 1 of a multi-part series addressing logistics imperatives necessary to manage uncertainly and disruptions heading into 2022. There’s just no telling what the new year will bring in terms of emerging logistics challenges. After experiencing an incredibly challenging two years in the global…
Thank a Trucker; It’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
This blog is co-authored by Raj Patel, Senior Director Global Industry Strategy 3PL, and Terence Leung, Senior Product Marketing Director This week is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (Sept. 12-18). The annual event is dedicated to thanking the 3.5 million professional truck drivers for driving…
Warehouse Management Systems are Critical for Customer-Centricity in the Post-COVID 19 Era
As e-commerce growth is continuing at a rapid pace, companies are having to rapidly change their logistics footprint (both operational and physical) and fulfillment to match rising customer expectations. As we move into a post-COVID-19 environment, logistics executives plan to implement or enhance their technology,…