Freight and Football/Soccer: Five Interesting Analogies
The whole world is gripped by football/soccer fever these days with the FIFA Football World Cup in Qatar springing one surprise after another. Almost half of the world’s population is glued to their TV sets, following every goal. Even those who do not count themselves…
Non-apparent Disabilities: Blue Yonder Associate Sheds Light on What You Need to Know
International Day of Persons with Disabilities is Dec. 3 and is officially recognized by the United Nations. According to the UN, “Disability inclusion is an essential condition to upholding human rights, sustainable development, and peace and security.” Blue Yonder associate Jessica Bargenquast shares that not…
12 Days of Cybersecurity – Part 1
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for you – and cybercriminals alike. It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Life moves fast, the days get short, and we are in a hurry to make the…
Creating the Warehouse of the Future
Supply chain issues as a topic of dinner conversation? It’s probably not what anyone would have suspected just a few years ago. But over the last few years, stories of supply chain shortages and delays have become part of nightly news and national media outlets….
5 Things You May Have Missed in Supply Chain News
Welcome to our series where we give you the scoop on five things you may have missed in supply chain news. You can also catch the full rundown from our Blue Yonder Live video: 1. West Coast Port Congestion Finally Clears Up Over the past year,…
Black Friday/Cyber Monday Weekend: Three Takeaways From Our Latest Survey
The holiday shopping season started early this year as many retailers kicked off their annual promotions well before Black Friday weekend. Amazon hosted its Prime Early Access Sale from Oct. 11-12 and Target held its Deal Days from Oct. 6-8, among many others, in an…
How Suicide Impacted Me and Why I Want to Spread a Message of Hope This Holiday Season
*Content Warning: This page contains discussion of suicide and may not be appropriate for all audiences.* Now that Veteran’s Day is behind us and the holiday season is quickly approaching, it’s important to discuss suicide awareness as loneliness tends to be common this time of…
How To Fix Mean Absolute Error, Part 1
The deceiving surprises that Mean Absolute Error hides from us Executive summary Mean Absolute Error is the first choice for practitioners when it comes to evaluate their model, owing to its simple definition and its intuitive business relevance. The evaluation metric Ranked Probability Score, by…
Join Veterans of Blue Yonder on the Frontlines of Charity this Holiday Season by Supporting Toys for Tots
The holidays are usually filled with the joys of time spent with loved ones and showing gratitude for the things we have. It’s a time for people to give to those less fortunate and participate in selfless service. Though their time in the military and…
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…