Will Automating My Supply Chain Really Make a Difference?

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    Nina, Supply Chain Executive

    “Our manual processes are fine, automation won’t help.”

  • Companies across the globe are increasing productivity and customer satisfaction by moving to an automated Warehouse management system.

    
    Accel Logistics Case Study
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    Robert, Transportation Planner

    “Human transportation planners are the only way to plan effective loads. They understand the customer and the industry and can make the best decisions fastest.”

  • Quality transportation planners need several years of experience and still can make mistakes due to the sheer volume of route choices and their impact on cost, time, service and sustainability. Enhancing a planner’s work with automated engines allows time for new planners to get up to speed and allows experienced planners the opportunity to streamline day to day loads and focus on exceptions.

    
    Bayer Case Study
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    Miguel, Transportation Executive

    “Checking in with drivers gives the clarity needed to stay ahead of problems.”

  • Limited by business hours and human stamina, and manually checking drivers or carriers though phone calls and traditional check calls dramatically reduces the visibility into load statuses and delivery times.

    
    Mitr Phol Case Study
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    Sam, Yard Manager

    “Manually managing the gate and knowing what is in the yard is enough.”

  • Manually managing gate checks adds lost time routing trailers to the wrong gates, increases the chance of detention or demurrage fees due to carriers waiting unchecked in the yard, and increases lost loads simply through the literal loss of trailers in the yard.

    
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    Alex, Warehouse Manager

    “Robots will replace people.”

  • Effective use of automation, or robotics, in the warehouse is designed to augment human labor, removing the literal heavy lifting and mundane tasks from their workday. Instead, companies are finding Blue Yonder’s Warehouse Execution System can reduce issues due to absenteeism filling gaps with robots as needed or able, and improving human and robotic onboarding through easy-to-use interfaces and easy to manage robotics integrations.

    
    DHL Case Study
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    Jennifer, Head of Operations

    “Our ERP already does this; we don’t need a full OMS solution.”

  • ERP upgrades can be slow, costly and disruptive to your business. A dedicated OMS can provide real-time inventory visibility, intelligent order routing, and inventory rebalancing to ensure your fulfillment network is using its capacity effectively. An OMS drives efficiency across fulfillment operations and enables a true omni-channel experience for your customers.

    
    Petco Case Study