Today, Blue Yonder completed its acquisition of One Network Enterprises, a global supply chain network and provider of the Intelligent Control Tower. The move has been described as a «shakeup of the supply chain software market,” and as one that will «change the landscape in supply chain technology.» So, what’s behind the optimism and why is this a gamechanger for the industry?  

In increasingly competitive markets, an efficient and well-managed supply chain can have a significant impact on business growth and fiscal and sustainability goals. But with extremely complex modern supply chains, this is easier said than done. Changing customer expectations, global transportation disruptions, labor shortages, and climate change are just a few ongoing challenges faced by the industry.  

But Blue Yonder’s acquisition of One Network Enterprises changes the game in three critical ways: 

1. Planning and Execution Across a Single Network 

A long-touted capability in supply chain management, this acquisition makes it truly possible to have real-time visibility, planning, and execution across an organization’s entire supply chain thanks to the Blue Yonder Platform and the digital network.  

Businesses will now be able to use an end-to-end, multi-tier, multi-enterprise network ecosystem and single source of truth to orchestrate and collaborate across both internal units and external trading partners, all the way from raw materials to the store shelf or customer delivery. They will also be able to share and access data seamlessly from a single data cloud enabling businesses to collaborate and act together. 

This means no more outdated data and lag times in responding to changes. With access to real-time data across their ecosystem, they can anticipate risks, assess multiple scenarios, and instantly redirect resources where required, making businesses more agile and efficient. 

2.  AI-Powered Optimization 

When time is of the essence, data and AI-powered intelligence can make all the difference. With Blue Yonder and One Network’s combined commercial technologies, businesses will be able to understand demand and supply nuances and make informed decisions guided by AI agents, solvers, and prescriptions based on real-time data from a single data set. 

This will enable businesses to dynamically optimize resources and capacity like inventory, workforce, and transportation. As a result, they can be more resilient and quickly capitalize on market opportunities to accelerate revenue growth. 

3. A Global Network of 150K+ Organizations 

Supply chain professionals are often tasked to meet the seemingly impossible goals of efficiency, speed, and adaptability. To achieve this, they need to have the right trading partners across their supply chain. But, changing and onboarding new suppliers, manufacturers, and carriers is often time-consuming and cumbersome, limiting a company’s flexibility and even profitability. 

Now, companies can add, trade, and collaborate with suppliers, manufacturers, and carriers more quickly and easily via a global network of 150k+ organizations – and growing! Accessible through a single portal, businesses can plan, execute, and collaborate in real-time with all their trading partners across the network to understand how they impact each other and implement decisions quickly to better serve end customers. 

Blue Yonder CEO Duncan Angove said it best — “Blue Yonder is building the supply chain of the future. To succeed in today’s business environment, planning and logistics teams need to make decisions faster. They need to collaborate with more partners.  They need to respond faster to disruptions. One Network’s multi-tier and multi-enterprise network has a large role to play here, and we’re proud to join forces with them to make a lasting difference.” 

To learn more, read our press release here.