Blue Yonder Associates Share Their Favorite Stories and Why Story Telling Is Part of Who We Are
Stories have always played a big role throughout history. After all, it is how history gets preserved and cultures pass down their traditions. In celebration of this time-honored tradition, please join us in celebrating National Storytime Week (Jan. 30-Feb. 6, 2023)! The week encourages people…
How Automotive Companies Are Transforming Their Supply Chains, 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 Salim Shaikh, who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, during a…
Are You Ready for Today’s Savvy Hybrid Shopper?
2022 holiday sales numbers are in and it’s a huge win for retailers focused on delivering engaging and delightful experiences to customers both online and in-stores. While we normally hear about e-commerce sales, foot traffic to stores has come back with a roar and continues…
How Automotive Companies Are Transforming Their Supply Chains, Part 1
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 Salim Shaikh, who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, during a…
2023: The Year of the Employee?
As I have been reviewing many retail predictions for this year, one prediction I keep hearing is that 2023 would be the year of the retail frontline employee. Several reasons were shared on the “why,” including the labor shortages, increasing wage rates, tough to hire,…
NRF 2023: Key Highlights
We are just returning from an incredible three days reconnecting with customers. After a three-year hiatus, Blue Yonder returned to an in-person National Retail Federation’s Retail’s Big Show – and the first time appearing as Blue Yonder since changing our company name back in February…
New Threats in the New Year: Cybersecurity Predictions in 2023
In this new monthly “Security BY Design” blog series, Blue Yonder’s Cybersecurity team will look at cybersecurity in 2023. In our first blog, we predict cybersecurity will grow and are sharing some key steps you and your organizations can take to stay safe. 2022 brought…
5 Chinese New Year Customs Shared by a Blue Yonder Associate in Singapore
The Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, celebrates the beginning of the solar Chinese calendar. Celebrations last for 15 days annually, with the first day depending on the sighting of the new moon and an animal is associated…
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…
Managing Excess Inventory Needs a New Profitable Approach
Recent reports have highlighted the challenges many retailers are having with excess inventory. With supply chain disruptions continuing, purchasing more stock in advance to meet the forecasted upturn in demand made perfect sense. However, the boost in sales was short-lived as inflation and political instability…