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Business Wire
24-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Border States Selects Blue Yonder To Streamline Its Warehouse Operations and Improve Customer Service
BUSINESS WIRE)--From rising materials costs to trade tensions, ongoing disruptions and uncertainty continue to generate supply chain challenges for the electrical distribution industry. That's why Border States, a leading electrical distributor, has selected Blue Yonder to power its first regional distribution center, slated to open in late 2026. Border States will deploy Blue Yonder Warehouse Management and Warehouse Labor Management solutions — underpinned by the Blue Yonder Platform — supported by Open Sky Group, a Blue Yonder partner. Border States provides innovative products and supply chain solutions to the construction, industrial and utility markets. As one of the largest electrical distributors in the U.S., Border States has grown exponentially over the years, with more than 130 locations across the country. To support its expanding network, Border States is planning to add several distribution centers equipped with robust solutions to streamline operations, so it turned to Blue Yonder to improve warehouse performance and customer service. With Blue Yonder, Border States will be able to: Optimize end-to-end warehouse processes to increase performance, efficiency and service levels. Effectively manage inventory across a vast network to reduce costs and improve customer service. Increase employee satisfaction and retention to maximize performance and drive continuous improvement. Boost productivity, reduce labor costs and unlock hidden efficiencies with fair, accurate performance tracking powered by engineered standards and real-time work visibility. Scale and adapt operations as needed to support changing demands and overcome disruptions. 'We are excited about our distribution center strategy and collaborations with Blue Yonder and Open Sky Group,' said Tony Serati, vice president, Supply Chain Strategy, Border States. 'These collaborations will help better serve our customers, scale our business through strong growth projections, drive operational efficiencies, and enhance the experience for our employee owners. Blue Yonder's AI-enabled, end-to-end warehousing solutions will enable us to achieve these goals and build a more resilient and scalable supply chain.' Blue Yonder Warehouse Management leverages machine learning and system-directed activities to achieve end-to-end warehouse optimization. The comprehensive, highly scalable solution will allow Border States to increase accuracy, efficiency, throughput and customer satisfaction. In addition, Blue Yonder Warehouse Labor Management will enable Border States to improve labor productivity, utilization and morale with actionable insights and performance reporting. 'At Open Sky Group, we're proud to support Border States on this pivotal project,' said Jeremy Hudson, vice president, Client Services, Open Sky Group. 'Their investment in Blue Yonder's advanced warehouse and labor management solutions reflects a strong commitment to operational excellence. We look forward to helping them scale smarter, improve workforce performance, and deliver even greater service to their customers.' 'Leveraging advanced technology and automation is essential for transforming warehouse operations into a competitive advantage,' said Umar Ausaf, general manager, Global Manufacturing, Blue Yonder. 'Blue Yonder's cloud-based solutions will provide Border States with increased visibility, efficiency and control to improve customer service, cost savings and decision-making across their entire supply chain while supporting the company's long-term growth.' Additional Resources: About Border States Border States supplies products and services to construction, industrial and utility customers. The 100% employee-owned company is rated the sixth largest electrical distributor in the United States by Electrical Wholesaling magazine. Border States has nearly 3,500 employee-owners in 31 states. The Branch Support Center (corporate office) is located in Fargo, North Dakota. About Open Sky Group Open Sky Group stands as a global leader in supply chain technology, boasting a carefully curated portfolio with best-of-breed partners and cutting-edge SaaS platforms. Our diverse operational expertise in multiple supply chain solutions empowers your operations with proven and unparalleled service. Through our extensive supply chain proficiency and customer-centric focus, we operate as an extension of your existing operations. Being a single solution architect with fluent multi-technology translation, Open Sky Group is your premier supply chain advisor. By merging our partner portfolio with our state-of-the-art SaaS platform, you now possess a comprehensive toolkit for achieving end-to-end supply chain excellence. At Open Sky Group, our supply chain experts are dedicated to revolutionizing the way you manage your supply chain. We work to propel your business toward unprecedented levels of success through maximized profitability and efficiency in an increasingly competitive landscape. About Blue Yonder Blue Yonder is the world leader in end-to-end digital supply chain transformation. With a unified, AI-driven platform and multi-tier network, Blue Yonder empowers businesses to operate sustainably, scale profitably, and delight their customers — all at machine speed. A pioneer in applying AI solutions to the most complicated supply chain challenges, Blue Yonder's modern innovations and unmatched industry expertise help more than 3,000 retailers, manufacturers, and logistics service providers confidently navigate supply chain complexity and disruption. 'Blue Yonder' is a trademark or registered trademark of Blue Yonder Group, Inc. Any trade, product or service name referenced in this document using the name 'Blue Yonder' is a trademark and/or property of Blue Yonder Group, Inc. All other company and product names may be trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of the companies with which they are associated.
Scoop
11-06-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Blue Yonder Named Snowflake Retail & Consumer Goods Data Cloud Product Partner Of The Year
Press Release – Blue Yonder This award recognizes Blue Yonder's commitment to data-driven transformation and the remarkable results they are delivering in the supply chain space through our collaborative partnership, says Kieran Kennedy, VP, Data Cloud Product Partners, … Blue Yonder, the leader in end-to-end supply chain digital transformation, today announced at Snowflake's annual user conference, Snowflake Summit 2025, that it has been named the 2025 Retail & Consumer Goods Data Cloud Product Partner of the Year by Snowflake, the AI Data Cloud company. This is the fourth year in a row that Blue Yonder has been recognized as a Snowflake partner award winner. Blue Yonder was recognized for its achievements as part of the Snowflake AI Data Cloud ecosystem, helping joint customers unify data across internal and external sources to improve and accelerate decision-making at scale. The partnership allows Blue Yonder to integrate Snowflake's data capabilities into its Blue Yonder Platform, powered by Snowflake, enabling customers to access real-time data and make faster, higher quality decisions. By facilitating seamless data sharing and collaboration on a single platform and leveraging advanced machine learning (ML) technology, users can execute thousands of supply chain scenarios simultaneously, significantly reducing the cost, complexity and time associated with traditional marketplaces. 'By combining our advanced supply chain technology with Snowflake's robust data management capabilities, we deliver true end-to-end supply chain solutions that enhance performance, scalability and resilience for our shared customers,' said Chris Burchett, senior vice president, Generative AI, Blue Yonder. 'We're honored to receive this prestigious award for the fourth year in a row and are excited to continue our collaboration with Snowflake to provide innovative solutions and transformative results for retailers, manufacturers and logistics service providers worldwide.' 'We are proud to name Blue Yonder as our Retail & Consumer Goods Data Cloud Product Partner of the Year,' said Kieran Kennedy, VP, Data Cloud Product Partners, Snowflake. 'As a leader in supply chain technology, Blue Yonder is expertly leveraging the power of our AI Data Cloud across their platform, driving significant value and innovation for our shared customers. This award recognizes their commitment to data-driven transformation and the remarkable results they are delivering in the supply chain space through our collaborative partnership.' Learn more about the Blue Yonder and Snowflake partnership in the 'Supply Chain Management With Blue Yonder and Snowflake' video and the ' Using GenAI To Drive Fast, Precise Decisions For Supply Chain Management ' video interview of Burchett on Data Cloud Now. Check out keynotes from Snowflake Summit 2025 live or on-demand here and stay on top of the latest news and announcements from Snowflake on LinkedIn and Twitter/X. About Blue Yonder Blue Yonder is the world leader in end-to-end digital supply chain transformation. With a unified, AI-driven platform and multi-tier network, Blue Yonder empowers businesses to operate sustainably, scale profitably, and delight their customers — all at machine speed. A pioneer in applying AI solutions to the most complicated supply chain challenges, Blue Yonder's modern innovations and unmatched industry expertise help more than 3,000 retailers, manufacturers, and logistics service providers to confidently navigate supply chain complexity and disruption.
Techday NZ
11-06-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
Blue Yonder wins top Snowflake award for supply chain AI
Blue Yonder has been named the 2025 Retail & Consumer Goods Data Cloud Product Partner of the Year by Snowflake. Blue Yonder was awarded this recognition for its contributions as part of the Snowflake AI Data Cloud ecosystem, collaborating to help customers unify data from various sources and enhance decision-making processes. The partnership between the two companies enables Blue Yonder to incorporate Snowflake's data management capabilities into the Blue Yonder Platform. This integration provides customers with real-time access to data, aiming to allow for faster and higher-quality decisions across supply chain operations. According to the two companies, one of the central benefits of this partnership is the ability to perform simultaneous execution of thousands of supply chain scenarios, by leveraging machine learning technology within a unified platform environment. This approach is designed to lower costs, minimise complexity, and reduce the time typically required by conventional supply chain marketplaces. Partnership achievements The companies note that seamless data sharing and collaboration are key aspects of the solution, intending to bring together internal and external data sources for a consolidated view. This foundation is meant to help businesses respond more rapidly to dynamic market demands. Chris Burchett, Senior Vice President, Generative AI, Blue Yonder, outlined the relationship between the two companies and its impact on customers. "By combining our advanced supply chain technology with Snowflake's robust data management capabilities, we deliver true end-to-end supply chain solutions that enhance performance, scalability and resilience for our shared customers," said Chris Burchett, Senior Vice President, Generative AI, Blue Yonder. "We're honored to receive this prestigious award for the fourth year in a row and are excited to continue our collaboration with Snowflake to provide innovative solutions and transformative results for retailers, manufacturers and logistics service providers worldwide." This marks the fourth consecutive year that Blue Yonder has received a partner award from Snowflake. Industry recognition Kieran Kennedy, Vice President, Data Cloud Product Partners, Snowflake, commented on the selection of Blue Yonder for this year's award. "We are proud to name Blue Yonder as our Retail & Consumer Goods Data Cloud Product Partner of the Year," said Kieran Kennedy, VP, Data Cloud Product Partners, Snowflake. "As a leader in supply chain technology, Blue Yonder is expertly leveraging the power of our AI Data Cloud across their platform, driving significant value and innovation for our shared customers. This award recognizes their commitment to data-driven transformation and the remarkable results they are delivering in the supply chain space through our collaborative partnership." Role in supply chain management As a result of the ongoing collaboration, Blue Yonder and Snowflake state that they are supporting retailers, manufacturers, and logistics service providers in their digital supply chain transformations. The companies describe their joint solution as providing business users access to the data and tools required to address growing supply chain complexity. Current use cases highlighted by the partnership include the application of advanced analytics and machine learning to supply chain data, enabling organisations to test scenarios and rapidly adapt to changing conditions in goods movement, demand, and logistics planning. The companies also referenced resources aimed at further explaining their collaborative approach to supply chain management and the application of generative AI in the sector. These resources include video interviews and presentations, although no event details were publicly referenced. Snowflake's AI Data Cloud is a key part of Blue Yonder's platform offering, and together, both organisations intend to support joint customers in becoming more agile and responsive in supply chain decision-making.
Scoop
11-06-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Blue Yonder Named Snowflake Retail & Consumer Goods Data Cloud Product Partner Of The Year
Blue Yonder, the leader in end-to-end supply chain digital transformation, today announced at Snowflake's annual user conference, Snowflake Summit 2025, that it has been named the 2025 Retail & Consumer Goods Data Cloud Product Partner of the Year by Snowflake, the AI Data Cloud company. This is the fourth year in a row that Blue Yonder has been recognized as a Snowflake partner award winner. Blue Yonder was recognized for its achievements as part of the Snowflake AI Data Cloud ecosystem, helping joint customers unify data across internal and external sources to improve and accelerate decision-making at scale. The partnership allows Blue Yonder to integrate Snowflake's data capabilities into its Blue Yonder Platform, powered by Snowflake, enabling customers to access real-time data and make faster, higher quality decisions. By facilitating seamless data sharing and collaboration on a single platform and leveraging advanced machine learning (ML) technology, users can execute thousands of supply chain scenarios simultaneously, significantly reducing the cost, complexity and time associated with traditional marketplaces. Advertisement - scroll to continue reading 'By combining our advanced supply chain technology with Snowflake's robust data management capabilities, we deliver true end-to-end supply chain solutions that enhance performance, scalability and resilience for our shared customers,' said Chris Burchett, senior vice president, Generative AI, Blue Yonder. 'We're honored to receive this prestigious award for the fourth year in a row and are excited to continue our collaboration with Snowflake to provide innovative solutions and transformative results for retailers, manufacturers and logistics service providers worldwide.' 'We are proud to name Blue Yonder as our Retail & Consumer Goods Data Cloud Product Partner of the Year," said Kieran Kennedy, VP, Data Cloud Product Partners, Snowflake. "As a leader in supply chain technology, Blue Yonder is expertly leveraging the power of our AI Data Cloud across their platform, driving significant value and innovation for our shared customers. This award recognizes their commitment to data-driven transformation and the remarkable results they are delivering in the supply chain space through our collaborative partnership.' Learn more about the Blue Yonder and Snowflake partnership in the 'Supply Chain Management With Blue Yonder and Snowflake' video and the ' Using GenAI To Drive Fast, Precise Decisions For Supply Chain Management ' video interview of Burchett on Data Cloud Now. Check out keynotes from Snowflake Summit 2025 live or on-demand here and stay on top of the latest news and announcements from Snowflake on LinkedIn and Twitter/X. About Blue Yonder Blue Yonder is the world leader in end-to-end digital supply chain transformation. With a unified, AI-driven platform and multi-tier network, Blue Yonder empowers businesses to operate sustainably, scale profitably, and delight their customers — all at machine speed. A pioneer in applying AI solutions to the most complicated supply chain challenges, Blue Yonder's modern innovations and unmatched industry expertise help more than 3,000 retailers, manufacturers, and logistics service providers to confidently navigate supply chain complexity and disruption.
Techday NZ
29-05-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
Blue Yonder remains a leader in Gartner's supply chain report
Blue Yonder has been positioned as a Leader for the fourteenth consecutive time in the Gartner Magic Quadrant report for Warehouse Management Systems based on its ability to execute and completeness of vision. The assessment, conducted by research and advisory firm Gartner, evaluates warehouse management system providers from across the sector. Blue Yonder is among two companies to be recognised as a Leader in three of Gartner's Magic Quadrant reports for 2025, which also include Supply Chain Planning Solutions and Transportation Management Systems. Blue Yonder attributes its position in the report to its extensive range of warehouse management solutions, delivered through the Blue Yonder Platform. The company has recently launched a next-generation warehouse management solution as a part of its Cognitive Solutions offering, which integrates artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and cloud-native technology within a single solution. This new solution is designed to provide scalability, allow for low-code extensibility, enable code updates without downtime, and give streamlined access to AI and ML capabilities. Its aim is to assist businesses in improving warehouse efficiency, adaptability, visibility, and operational performance, as well as to lower cost-to-serve and cost per case metrics within warehouse environments. "The warehouse is a pivotal component of the supply chain, so companies should look to enhance resilience and sustainability across their warehouse, transportation, and planning sectors to better meet customer needs," said Wayne Usie, Chief Strategy Officer at Blue Yonder. "Blue Yonder's supply chain solutions empower companies to coordinate sourcing, production, logistics, and network strategies within a unified platform. This comprehensive approach enables companies to effectively plan their network, warehouse, and labour capacities from start to finish, resulting in shortened lead times, improved service levels, optimised operational efficiencies, maximised business opportunities, and reduced costs." Development of Blue Yonder's warehouse management solutions has been underway for more than two decades. The company is rolling out several new features in upcoming releases, including enhanced equipment tracking powered by computer vision and machine learning to automate monitoring in the yard and create 3D yard maps for operational oversight. Other planned enhancements include advanced people-robot collaboration, providing performance tracking for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automatic assignment reprocessing for transaction errors. Additional capabilities will support retail store replenishment with inventory visibility, garment handling, and ratio packing tools aimed at improving efficiency in store inventory management for both retailers and logistics service providers. Blue Yonder is also adding capabilities for returns processing and tracking, such as visibility into Returns Merchandise Authorisation and automated decisioning for faster returns processing. An announced Warehouse Ops Agent tool is designed to monitor real-time operational changes and identify trends for informed decision-making within the warehouse setting. The firm provides its warehouse management solutions to customers spanning 19 industry sectors, including consumer products, food and beverage, grocery, automotive, industrial, life sciences, and logistics service providers. Blue Yonder's delivery model includes a partner ecosystem and its own Blue Yonder Global Professional Services organisation. Recently, Blue Yonder signed a strategic agreement with GXO, described as the world's largest pure-play contract logistics provider. GXO will deploy Blue Yonder's logistics software solutions to improve speed, flexibility, and predictability for its client base. Under the agreement, Blue Yonder will be one of GXO's preferred software providers for warehouse management systems, supporting the logistics firm's need for scalable implementations across industries as it continues to grow. With its placement in the latest Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems, Blue Yonder has been recognised as a leader in all three of Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant reports relevant to supply chain execution: Supply Chain Planning, Transportation Management Systems, and Warehouse Management Systems.
