How Can Your Supply Chain Become Even More Resilient?
This article first appeared in Logistics Viewpoints. As we kick off the summer of 2024, three years past the emergence of COVID-19, we are still seeing the effects of the pandemic on the world’s supply chains. As supply chain professionals, COVID-19 made us recognize that…
My Notes From the Gartner® Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ in Barcelona
Last month, I had the pleasure of presenting at the 2024 Gartner® Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™, held in Barcelona, Spain. While the event attracted over 2,000 attendees from all over the world, what struck me was that we’re all facing the same challenges today as supply…
Supply Chain Teams Are Investing in Technology. But Are They Maximizing Their Returns?
In a previous blog post, I discussed some highlights from Blue Yonder’s 2024 Supply Chain Executive Survey. In talking with 600 C-suite and senior executives around the world, we discovered that they share three primary challenges: ongoing supply chain disruptions, rising operating costs, and growing…
Reinventing Supply Chain Management at Hannover Messe
More than 120,000 visitors descended on Hannover Messe in April, as leaders from the electronics, automotive, industrial, aerospace, and energy sectors came together to educate, inspire and connect for higher performance and improved sustainability. The theme this year was “Energizing a Sustainable Industry,” and much…
Blue Yonder Named a Leader in 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Supply Chain Planning Solutions
Gartner has just released its 2024 Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning Solutions report,1 and once again Blue Yonder has been positioned as a Leader based on its “Ability to Execute” and “Completeness of Vision,” as evaluated among 20 vendors. This marks the fourth consecutive…
Superpowered by Multimillion-Dollar Investments, Supply Chains Are Ready To Shine
Each year, Blue Yonder releases the findings of its annual Supply Chain Executives Survey* in conjunction with ICON, the premier conference for supply chain leaders in manufacturing, logistics and retail. Once again this year, the findings of the survey are consistent with what we’re hearing from…
What’s Ahead? Insights From the Blue Yonder Industry Strategy Team
Each quarter, Blue Yonder shares insights shaped by its industry expertise, conversations with customers, and trends that are top of mind for businesses. Here are the trends our Blue Yonder Industry Strategy team sees for the upcoming quarter: Supply Chain and Technology Retail Logistics Manufacturing…
Navigating the Future of Supply Chain Technology
In the rapidly evolving landscape of supply chain management, technology continues to play a pivotal role in shaping competitive advantage. However, the journey of any digital transformation, and the selection of strategic investments can be a complex and challenging endeavor for any organization. Drawing upon…
Bridging Disruption: Blue Yonder Helps Customers Navigate the Tragedy in Baltimore
Who can forget watching the shocking footage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore? When a 948-foot-long cargo ship called Dali crashed into the bridge in the early morning hours of March 26, the costs were high. Most significantly, the accident claimed the…
National Supply Chain Day #AMA
Today is National Supply Chain Day when we celebrate all things supply chain! The day was first declared in 2020 during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic when supply chains were thrust onto the world scene. Those two words became what everyone was talking about…