How Supply Chain Leaders Can Adapt for AI Success
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has allowed retailers to optimize processes across forecasting, planning and supply chain execution. According to Gartner, AI and generative AI are now top investment priorities for supply chain professionals. However, integrating AI is not just about investing in technology;…
7 Ways Consumer Demand Has Impacted the Automotive Supply Chain
There are hundreds, if not thousands, of factors that impact the world’s automotive supply chains — from tariffs and other trade policies to increasing extreme weather events, interest rates, inflation, sustainability pressures and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). But over the past few years,…
The Pressures of Omni-Channel Fulfillment and Returns Are Growing
The continuing growth of omni-channel commerce is a great thing, right? E-commerce is fueling strong results for sellers, as a record five billion Internet users worldwide contributed to online retail revenues of over $4.1 trillion in 2024 alone. Around the world, e-commerce accounted for 17%…
Breaking Silos: How Integrated Data and AI Transform Supply Chains
What do canceled flights, a matcha shortage and a breakfast crisis reveal about our fragile supply chains? In mid-July last year, McDonald’s Australia made an unexpected move: It cut breakfast hours by 90 minutes because it couldn’t get enough eggs due to a bird flu…
Two Blue Yonder Associates Share Their Journey of Motherhood and Being Working Moms
National Working Moms Day is celebrated every year on March 12 and is a day to show appreciation for and to recognize working moms for their contributions to society. Blue Yonder associates Charlotte Coy and Katie Thorne share the ups and downs of being a working…
5 Years Later: 3 Things COVID-19 Changed in Supply Chain And 2 It Didn’t
March 11th – a date that marks five years since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 a pandemic. A wave of chaos followed that turned the supply chain upside down, forcing it to adapt, transform, and learn at an accelerated pace. As well…
Navigating the Road Ahead: Overcoming The 5 Biggest Auto Industry Challenges
The automotive industry has been shifting gears for the last few years, driven by the transition from internal combustion engines (ICEs) to electric vehicles (EVs), the emergence of autonomous driving and a growing appetite for customized rides. Adding to the complexity, global trade is facing…
Tariff Implications for Industrial Manufacturers
In the constantly changing landscape of supply chain challenges, tariffs consistently pose a significant concern for leadership. As the year unfolds, the effects of newly implemented tariffs are already becoming apparent. On the positive side, companies such as a small manufacturer of advanced plastic components…
Blue Yonder Associates Share How They Will #AccelerateAction This International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global celebration, recognizing women for their achievements without regard to divisions, and taking into account all intersections across demographics. IWD occurs each year on March 8. This year’s theme is Accelerate Action, specifically as it relates to gender equality. …
Exploring the Future of Automotive Supply Chains at FAL25
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…