Supply Chain Digital Magazine April 2023 | Page 26

FIVE MINUTES WITH ...
Q . HOW CAN RETAILERS BEST NAVIGATE SUPPLY DISRUPTION ?

» Societal pressures and demand for purpose-driven business have never been clearer ; delivering needed food , health care and supplies during a time of great disruption has been the stuff of headlines over the last two years . This is where Blue Yonder has the edge ; working with customers to realise the power of self-learning and growth . Our commerce business , from planning , and WMS , to transport management , has all been differentiated through elegant microservices architecture , so customers don ’ t have to rip and replace the whole OMS .

The ability to leverage common components within existing business architecture will be critical for retailers looking to navigate further supply chain disruption . Using what you have and building around or on top of these systems provides added flexibility which not all SaaS providers can create .
Q . WHAT ’ S THE LONG-TERM FUTURE OF SUPPLY CHAIN ?

» Throughout our history , commerce and trade has enabled the spread of ideas and the growth of civilisations . Technology and innovation have always played a core part in shaping and amplifying the benefits of commerce and trade .

“ Supply chain has never been more mission critical . We are the heartbeat of our customers ’ business ”

26 April 2023