This blog was co-written by Koushik Balasubramanian, Ann Marie Jonkman, and Terence Leung with Blue Yonder. Operations, management, and customers are scrambling to deliver faster, with tighter margins and fewer resources. Consumers want real-time answers, so logistics teams are left chasing down answers with disconnected... The post The Blue Yonder Command Center: Your Guide to Logistics Excellence appeared first on Blog | Blue Yonder.| Blog | Blue Yonder
A team from Blue Yonder attended the recent Gartner® Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2025™ in Barcelona, Spain. The event theme—“Disruption Ready. Future-Focused. Value-Driven.”—encouraged 2,000 executive attendees to imagine a future where disruption and risk are minimized, thanks to advanced technology, connectivity and process innovation. We were... The post Flexibility, Applied Intelligence And Decision Quality: The 2025 Gartner® Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ Barcelona Symposium ap...| Blog | Blue Yonder
Agentic AI has become a catchphrase and discussion point for logistics teams in just about every industry today, as well as logistics service providers (LSPs) . But what does it really mean? Artificial intelligence is a broad concept—and Blue Yonder has proven AI capabilities that...| Blog | Blue Yonder
Control towers were a foundational step change when they first emerged. Like their namesake, they offered the promise of 360° views, monitoring potential risks and chokepoints in flows. But the pace and complexity of supply chains continue to evolve—and organizations now need the next generation...| Blog | Blue Yonder
Every business is subject to demand volatility, supply shortages, extreme weather, tariffs, transportation roadblocks and other disruptive forces. But Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies face special challenges today as they try to profitably, precisely match changing supply with shifting demand. In addition to the standard...| Blog | Blue Yonder
We’ve all experienced the real-world drawbacks of in-store product returns. With return rates doubling since 2019—and returned merchandise totaling $890 billion in 2024—we’ve all waited impatiently behind someone who’s making a lot of returns at the retail store. The only two people more stressed than... The post Stop Shopping Around—Master Your In-Store Returns With Blue Yonder appeared first on Blog | Blue Yonder.| Blog | Blue Yonder
Economic turbulence, years of unusually high inflation and even political events are causing significant shifts in consumer behavior. Grocery prices across categories have risen by nearly 30% since 2019, and uncertainty around the future of the economy has caused a big drop in consumer confidence... The post How Consumer Habits Are Changing in Grocery, and How To React appeared first on Blog | Blue Yonder.| Blog | Blue Yonder
Pride is celebrated every year in June. It is a month-long observance dedicated to the celebration and history of the LGBTQ+ community and commemorating their contributions. Each year, Blue Yonder’s BYourself, our associate-led LGBTQ+ Business Interest Group, hosts a variety of activities aimed at awareness... The post Embracing Diversity in STEM: Insights from Sarah Cosgriff’s Journey appeared first on Blog | Blue Yonder.| Blog | Blue Yonder
On Wednesday April 2nd, President Trump announced a broad expansion of tariffs to apply to 185 countries and territories. Prior to this, new tariffs were announced to apply to China, Canada and Mexico, as well as sector-specific tariffs on aluminum, steel and automobiles. In this... The post U.S. Tariffs: What’s happening, and what does it mean? appeared first on Blog | Blue Yonder.| Blog | Blue Yonder
A previous blog post focused on the many challenges created for the world’s automotive manufacturers by demand uncertainty, especially related to electric vehicles (EVs). The uneven global adoption of EVs makes it difficult for automakers to get the product mix right by channel and region... The post Navigating Battery Demand in an Unpredictable EV Landscape appeared first on Blog | Blue Yonder.| Blog | Blue Yonder
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an annual observance dedicated to highlighting the significance of mental well-being and fostering awareness. Throughout the month, Blue Yonder has been hosting events designed to support mental health awareness, including a self-compassion webinar in collaboration with Headspace, a Time... The post Mental Health Matters: Blue Yonder Associates Share Their Strategies for Managing Stress appeared first on Blog | Blue Yonder.| Blog | Blue Yonder
Every organization is under enormous pressure to increase warehouse productivity and improve efficiency in today’s labor-constrained environment. The solution many companies are looking toward? Warehouse automation. The global market for warehouse automation is expected to grow from $26.5 billion in 2024 to $115.8 billon by... The post Warehouse Labor & Automation: Creating Synergy for Success appeared first on Blog | Blue Yonder.| Blog | Blue Yonder
Consumer shopping habits and the pandemic have complicated what used to be a simple-to-draw distinction between online and offline shopping. The ecommerce site was treated like a big virtual store with distribution centers (DCs) acting as the backroom. These orders were handled totally separately to... The post Omnichannel Fulfillment Should Make Your Inventory Smarter. But Is It? appeared first on Blog | Blue Yonder.| Blog | Blue Yonder
No one in the retail industry questions the strategic and financial value of forward logistics. Retailers have rightly invested billions of dollars in creating optimized transportation and distribution networks dedicated to getting products to the right place, at the right time. But reverse logistics—managing the... The post Integrate Returns Into Your Supply Chain to Minimize Costs, Maximize Resales appeared first on Blog | Blue Yonder.| Blog | Blue Yonder
Recently a team from Blue Yonder traveled to the Gartner® Supply Chain Symposium | Xpo™ 2025, joining over 4,000 chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) and other executives in Orlando, Fla. This year’s conference theme was “Disruption Ready. Futured-Focused. Value-Driven.” In keeping with that theme, keynotes... The post Three Key Takeaways From the Gartner® Supply Chain Symposium | Xpo™ appeared first on Blog | Blue Yonder.| Blog | Blue Yonder
Everyone knows returns are a huge problem for retailers. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), $890 billion in merchandise was returned in 2024 alone. Even more sobering, research shows that only 47% of returned items are resold at full price. Of the remaining number,... The post Don’t Look Now, but Your Returned Products Are Aging appeared first on Blog | Blue Yonder.| Blog | Blue Yonder
We’ve all seen the headlines and statistics on product returns. Last year consumers returned $890 billion in merchandise. Since only 47% of returned items are resold at full price, today’s return volumes represent a staggering financial loss for retailers. For a $5 billion retailer with... The post As Returns Grow, Retailers Must Work Smarter, Not Harder, to Re-Sell Products appeared first on Blog | Blue Yonder.| Blog | Blue Yonder
New U.S. import tariffs on finished vehicles and automotive parts are getting a lot of attention, and with good reason. The cost of the tariffs for U.S. automakers is estimated to exceed $100 billion. In addition, thousands of employees face layoffs, and automakers are already... The post Volatile Demand — Across ICEs, Hybrids and EVs —Continues to Disrupt the Auto Industry appeared first on Blog | Blue Yonder.| Blog | Blue Yonder
Erratic and unpredictable changes to US trade policy have roiled global supply chains during 2025. Businesses are working diligently to assess the potential impact of tariffs and the overall economic uncertainty they have created. While we can’t predict where tariff policies will ultimately land, there... The post Navigating the Global Trade Wars: What Manufacturers Can Do Now to Prepare for Whatever Comes Next appeared first on Blog | Blue Yonder.| Blog | Blue Yonder
Freshness, waste reduction and shopper trust start with end-to-end supply chain visibility. The strategic importance of traceability In today’s grocery retail landscape, simply moving goods from supplier to shelf is no longer enough. Shoppers expect fresh, high-quality products — and full transparency into how those... The post Why Traceability Is the Future of Grocery Retail appeared first on Blog | Blue Yonder.| Blog | Blue Yonder
Military Spouse Appreciation Day, celebrated on May 9, recognizes the strength and contributions of the significant others of military personnel. In honor of this annual celebration, Blue Yonder associate Jessica Petersen shares her story and how she has learned to thrive as a military spouse.... The post Thriving Amidst Change: Blue Yonder Associate Shares Lessons Learned as a Military Spouse appeared first on Blog | Blue Yonder.| Blog | Blue Yonder
Gartner has recognized Blue Yonder as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems1 report for the 14th consecutive time2. We believe this recognition highlights the Completeness of our Vision and our Ability to Execute by providing ground-breaking technology to address... The post Blue Yonder Named a Leader for the 14th Consecutive Time in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for WMS appeared first on Blog | Blue Yonder.| Blog | Blue Yonder
Grocery supply chains have always been facing rising consumer expectations, supply chain disruptions and unpredictable market conditions. While technology has introduced some improvements, many grocery retailers still struggle with siloed systems, limited visibility and lack of actionability across their supply chains. Today, more than ever,... The post From Silos to Network: Why Grocery Retail Needs a Supply Chain Shift appeared first on Blog | Blue Yonder.| Blog | Blue Yonder
What’s making shoppers ghost their online carts? Consumers these days multitask with dozens of open tabs and apps — endlessly scrolling, swiping, clicking, viewing and bouncing from app to app — all while having attention spans that last about as long as a TikTok video.... The post Enhance Customer Experience and Reduce Abandonment with Blue Yonder Order Management appeared first on Blog | Blue Yonder.| Blog | Blue Yonder
ICON 2025 saw Blue Yonder’s biggest product release yet, unveiling new Cognitive Solutions designed to help businesses respond instantly to disruption, optimize costs, and make better decisions with certainty. But that wasn’t the only big announcement. Taking to the ICON main stage, Chief Innovation Officer,... The post Meet Your New Strategic Partner: Launching The Blue Yonder Supply Chain Advisory appeared first on Blog | Blue Yonder.| Blog | Blue Yonder
As volatility rises and economic concerns expand, today’s supply chains face a new reality: every decision must be faster, smarter, and more cost-effective than the last. Our latest release—1H 2025—is ready to meet that moment—with an AI-infused platform designed to help businesses respond instantly to... The post Empower Speed and Precision in a Time of Uncertainty: Inside Our Latest Product Release appeared first on Blog | Blue Yonder.| Blog | Blue Yonder
Yesterday, Blue Yonder CEO Duncan Angove opened ICON 2025 by introducing a ground-breaking new era in supply chain management. Day two in Nashville saw Wayne Usie, Blue Yonder’s EVP & Chief Strategy Officer, build on yesterday’s excitement by giving us a deeper look into... The post Speed And Precision in Action at ICON 2025: Day 2 Unveils New Products and Advisory Services appeared first on Blog | Blue Yonder.| Blog | Blue Yonder
It’s been an energizing first day of ICON 2025. Blue Yonder CEO Duncan Angove took the Main Stage in Nashville by storm, introducing a new era in supply chain management, characterized by unparalleled speed and precision. In case you missed it, these are the key... The post Moving Beyond Boundaries: ICON 2025 Kicks Off with Groundbreaking Cognitive Solutions Launch appeared first on Blog | Blue Yonder.| Blog | Blue Yonder
Today, Auto OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers navigate increasingly complex tariff scenarios. For example, aluminum raw material is cast into a piston in Canada, then shipped to Detroit for machining — incurring a 25% tariff based on the piston’s value. After machining, the piston returns... The post “Just in Time” for Automotive: Enabling Tariff Risk Mitigation in as Little as 7 Days appeared first on Blog | Blue Yonder.| Blog | Blue Yonder
The week of April 20, 2025, is National Volunteer Week, a time to recognize the impact of volunteer service in our communities. In honor of this annual celebration, we asked Blue Yonder associates to share their experiences and why volunteering is meaningful to them. Below...| Blog | Blue Yonder
At Blue Yonder, we're helping some of the biggest companies in the world modernize their supply chain using the cloud, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Built to fulfill customer demand with immediacy, personalization, and convenience, our solutions orchestrate and optimize inventory and labor from end-to-end in real-time, while creating amazing customer experiences. With Blue Yonder, you can deliver to your customers when, how and where they want it using the world's #1 digital ...| Blog | Blue Yonder
Among the list of constant stressors for supply chain leadership, tariffs sit towards the top of the list. Last year, companies identified rising tariffs and trade barriers as their top challenge. With the most recent tariffs outlined by the current U.S. administration, it’s clear to...| Blog | Blue Yonder
Recently a team from Blue Yonder attended the Forum Automotive Logistics 2025 (FAL25) industry conference in Dresden, Saxony, Germany. True to the theme of the conference — “The New Age of Exploration — All Hands on Deck!” — the focus was on innovations and discoveries...| Blog | Blue Yonder
With the emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) the world has come to anticipate a huge increase in productivity. Businesses have a tremendous opportunity to capitalize on these technologies not only for supply chain productivity improvements but for overall efficiency, resilience, and agility. At first,...| Supply Chain Nation
Manufacturers of cars and trucks — as well as other large-scale manufacturing enterprises — face tough challenges. With their high capital investments, long lead times and rising operations costs, they’ve been hit especially hard by the disruptions that characterize all supply chains today. From extreme...| Supply Chain Nation
To cope with rising return rates and shrinking costs, many retailers have opted to start charging for returns. In 2023, the number of retailers charging for returns rose by 31% to 40% in the U.S. Our data shows that 53% of merchants charge for returns,...| Supply Chain Nation