Cold Chain Is Heating Up. Are LSPs Ready? (Part 1)
Few topics in logistics are getting as much attention today as cold-chain storage, distribution and transportation. Logistics service providers (LSPs) and third-party logistics (3PL) companies are already faced with many challenges — including demand and supply volatility, rising costs, labor shortages, and the pressures of…
Introducing Vision 2030: How LSPs Can Capitalize on the Client-Centric Future of Logistics
In an era where change is the only constant, Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) stand at a crucial juncture. The logistics landscape is rapidly evolving, shaped by technological advancements, shifting customer expectations, and a heightened focus on sustainability. Blue Yonder, in collaboration with Incisiv, delves into…
Why Are Companies Turning to LSPs? Technology Leadership
It’s no secret that logistics margins are shrinking as operating costs continue to escalate. At the same time, customers have never been more demanding, creating tighter and tighter delivery schedules. Add in labor shortages, ongoing disruptions and sustainability pressures — and we’ve got possibly the…
Navigating the Red Sea Crisis with Blue Yonder’s Control Tower Insights
Since mid-November, Houthi rebels in Yemen have intensified their assaults on commercial shipping vessels navigating through the lower Red Sea, in response to the situation in Gaza. Reacting to the situation, ocean cargo rates have surged. By one estimate, “Ocean freight rates have increased by…
Nominations Now Open: Ready To Be ICONic?
We’re gearing up for an exciting May 13-16, 2024, at Blue Yonder’s premier customer event, ICON, and are excited to announce the return of Blue Yonder’s ICONic Customer Awards for 2024. At ICON you will be surrounded by inspiring industry peers and leaders, and ICONic…
Key Insights From the Gartner® Market Guide for Distributed Order Management
As a Representative Vendor in the latest Gartner® Market Guide for Distributed Order Management Systems, Blue Yonder is excited to be recognized for our DOM capabilities based on a number of criteria. Retailers, manufacturers and logistics providers are facing pressure from both the supply and…
It’s a Leap Year…What Does That Mean for Retailers?
Leap Day, Feb. 29, throws off the normal calendar rhythm for all of us. For retailers, while an extra day of sales is never a bad thing, it does throw up a few unique challenges. Here’s what retailers need to plan for: Inventory and Logistics:…
Advanced Order Management: The Key to Wholesale Distribution Success
Recently, Blue Yonder released the findings of its survey of wholesale distribution executives1, which focused on their order management challenges, goals and forward-looking plans. While this blog provides an overview of our key findings, the complete results are summarized in our new e-book, “Distribution Executives…
How To Get E-Commerce Returns Back Into Stock Faster
When it comes to improving e-commerce returns, retailers will often think to change the length of time customers have until they’re no longer allowed to return an item, or begin offering free returns postage. While these are both great drivers of customer loyalty and potentially…
Why Returns Data Is Crucial to Customer Experience
Data can change your business, if it’s used in the right way. It should be used as a way to replace guesswork and give predictability and concrete actions, it should be expertise that’s digital, making it instant and scalable. I want to talk about how…