{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"516: Innovation, Transformation, and Modern Supply Chains, with Blue Yonder","description":"Andrea Morgan-Vandome of Blue Yonder explores what true end-to-end supply chain transformation looks like amidst unprecedented complexity and disruption.  IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:   [03.47] An introduction to Andrea and her role, and how Blue Yonder helps their customers. \u201cWe bring the physical and digital worlds together, and that\u2019s key in supply chain.\u201d [06.05] Why end-to-end planning will be crucial in navigating supply chain complexity and disruption in 2026. \u201cWhen people look to drive transformation, they can sometimes get mired down in the complexity. So how do you drive clarity in outcomes?\u201d [08.19] What true end-to-end supply chain transformation looks like today, and why how we think about transformation has changed. \u201cIt\u2019s become a lot more practical\u2026 and it\u2019s the breaking of siloes that allows you to bring it all together.\u201d [13.48] Why companies need to see supply chain as a new business enabler, not a cost center; how agile supply chains help facilitate new business initiatives, deliver services and keep promises; and how Blue Yonder is doing this for customers through increased personalization. [18.56] As many companies continue to navigate legacy systems, why a shift from reactive to proactive is essential for competitive advantage and, from AI to your supplier network, the key elements of a modern solution. \u201cIf you think about businesses as differentiators, it comes down to speed and precision. And the only way you can do that is by moving from a reactive to a proactive supply chain.\u201d [23.44] The businesses leveraging AI within their supply chain to achieve real results, and how Blue Yonder helped a grocer minimize waste whilst improving on-shelf availability to ultimately gain market share. \u201cI\u2019m a firm believer that AI and agents are critical going forward, but it has to be done in a pragmatic way.\u201d [28.10] The challenge of inventory amidst omnichannel complexity, how organizations can get it right, and the huge opportunities when they do. [33.50] As companies continue to invest in technology but struggle to achieve true transformation, what differentiates the ones that succeed, and the importance of interoperability and unified data. [39.29] The biggest opportunities in 2026 for businesses that commit to successful transformation, and some of the practical steps they can take to start the new year strong.   RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED:   Head over to Blue Yonder\u2019s website now to find out more and discover how they could help you too. You can also connect with Blue Yonder and keep up to date with the latest over on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and X (Twitter), or you can connect with Andrea on LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more from Andrea or Blue Yonder, check out: 503: Women In Supply Chain\u2122, Andrea Morgan-VanDome 497: Transform Your Returns Management and Delight Customers, with Blue Yonder 434: Synchronize Your Supply Chain Execution, with Blue Yonder 417: Fulfill Your Potential, with Blue Yonder. Check out our other podcasts HERE. ","author_name":"Let's Talk Supply Chain","author_url":"https:\/\/www.letstalksupplychain.com","html":"