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First to Last Mile Optimization


Transform your supply chain to meet consumer demands

Today’s logistics teams are facing tough market conditions and incredible pressure to meet consumer demands.

With our approach to First-to-Last Mile Optimization, we’re taking a look at the difficulties that manufacturers face when relying on manual processes and siloed, outdated legacy solutions. Learn more about how Blue Yonder can help your organization launch its digital transformation journey to master the challenge of omni-channel execution from your first to your last mile.



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A staggering 52% of companies have increased their investment in supply chain over the year.

  • Read the 2023 Logistics Executive Survey results to learn:

    • Which areas companies are investing in and what they’re hoping to achieve
    • How they’re integrating AI/ML into their supply chain
    • Initiatives they’re launching to overcome the difficulty of attracting and retaining talent

    Read the Report

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Adapt your logistics network to your
new supply chain priorities.

  • In partnership with Reuters, we spoke with Bayer Crop Science and Henkel to understand how they are evolving their logistics networks to adapt to their new priorities. In addition, DHL and Ryder System discuss how they’re assisting their customers to achieve business expansion, cost management and sustainability goals.

    In the new State of Supply Chain Execution Report, read their views on the best approaches to optimizing the omni-channel experience, driving sustainability in logistics networks, and tackling risk through key supply chain technologies.

    Download the Report

Customer Case Studies

More than 3,000 global organizations use Blue Yonder to power their digital supply chains

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    ”Blue Yonder Transportation Management and Warehouse Management Solutions are increasing visibility and helping Bayer make fact-based, strategic decisions in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific. As a result, we’ve reduced our overall transportation spend by 3-5%. We expect even greater savings as our maturity increases.”




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  • Planning and Supply Manager at CCU - ”Our partnership with Blue Yonder is generating economic benefits. We are still defining the economic impacts that are being achieved, but there is also a very positive impact on our culture. People really value this type of project; they feel they are moving from the Stone Age to modernization. That jump is what people value. Blue Yonder is truly focused on cultural change at the system level and not only in individual technology projects.”


Envision a more synchronized future with Blue Yonder.

Introducing First-to-Last-Mile Optimization

  • The six advanced technologies outlined in this eBook work together to create a truly digital supply chain. They make logistics networks as seamless as possible, increase collaboration across organizations, and enable both inbound and outbound visibility and control. Logistics teams that aren’t actively investing in these capabilities are already falling behind — and they risk losing even more ground as business conditions become even more challenging.

    Download our latest eBook

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    1.
    Digital control towers

    Sense exceptions and disruptions at the earliest opportunity
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    2.
    Intelligent decision engines

    Ingest enormous volumes of data and drive optimal resolutions
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    3.
    Collaboration platforms

    Connect and synchronize the logistics network around a shared plan
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    4.
    Task optimization solutions

    Ensure that all processes across the network are as efficient and accurate as possible
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    5.
    Robotics and process automation

    Help keep service levels high, reduce costs and combat labor shortages
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    6.
    Automated procurement

    Digitize key logistics transactions and build a strong carrier network for greater resilience

Proud to Serve Leaders Across Manufacturing

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A Leader in Three Gartner® Magic Quadrant Reports



Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems, Simon Tunstall, Dwight Klappich, Rishabh Narang, Federica Stufano, 1 May 2025.
Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning Systems, Pia Orup Lund, Joe Graham, Caleb Thomson, Shane Brett, Eva Dawkins, 14 April 2025
Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems, Brock Johns, Oscar Sanchez Duran, Carly West, Manav Jain, 24 March 2025.
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