GXO Logistics Partners with Blue Yonder to Enhance Supply Chain Software Solution
GXO Logistics, the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Blue Yonder, a leader in intelligent supply chain software. The collaboration aims to deploy a new end-to-end supply chain software solution for GXO Direct, the company’s shared warehousing solution in the U.S.
By leveraging Blue Yonder’s solutions, GXO Logistics will empower customers to add features and customized capabilities on an open Warehouse Management System (WMS) platform. This will provide real-time visibility of inventory and orders across all sites, enabling agile and cost-effective order management. Additionally, customers will have access to value-added services such as kitting and assembly, optimizing their time and cost to serve.
GXO Direct is a flexible and innovative solution that offers expertise, technology, capacity, and resources on demand. With a network of strategically located hubs across the U.S. and Canada, GXO Direct enhances operational efficiency for warehousing services, including returns management, while enabling one-day delivery nationwide.
The partnership with Blue Yonder will enable faster customer onboarding, start-ups, and tech integration, utilizing real-time data to enhance inventory management. GXO Direct customers will benefit from greater insight into operations, better forecasting, and updates on order fulfillment.
GXO Logistics plans to implement several Blue Yonder solutions, including Warehouse Management System (WMS), Labor Management, Order Management (OMS), Warehouse Execution System (WES), and Billing Management, among others. These solutions will support the GXO Direct network in the U.S., providing a seamless and efficient warehouse experience.
The collaboration between GXO Logistics and Blue Yonder highlights their commitment to helping businesses realize the cost-saving benefits of flexible and automated warehouse solutions. With Blue Yonder’s technology, GXO Logistics will be able to onboard new customers quickly and support their growth.
Since its introduction in 2018, GXO Direct has experienced significant growth, expanding its network of fulfillment centers and adding millions of square feet. GXO Direct helps customers boost scalability, flexibility, and visibility while turning reverse logistics into a profit center.
With plans to expand GXO Direct across Europe, GXO Logistics remains dedicated to continuous improvement and the deployment of advanced technology to meet the evolving needs of its customers. The partnership with Blue Yonder will enable further value-added customizations, enhancing GXO’s ability to serve its customers effectively.
About GXO Logistics:
GXO Logistics is the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, offering technologically advanced supply chain and ecommerce solutions. With a commitment to diversity and a workforce of over 130,000 team members, GXO partners with leading companies to solve complex logistics challenges at scale and with speed.
About Blue Yonder:
Blue Yonder is a global leader in digital supply chain transformations and omni-channel commerce fulfillment. Their end-to-end, cognitive business platform enables retailers, manufacturers, and logistics providers to fulfill customer demand efficiently. By unifying data, supply chain, and retail commerce operations, Blue Yonder helps businesses unlock new opportunities for profitability and sustainability.
For more information about GXO Logistics and Blue Yonder’s collaboration, please watch this short video.
Contact:
Matthew Schmidt
GXO Logistics
Phone: +1 203-307-2809
Email: matt.schmidt@gxo.com
Fallon McLoughlin
GXO Logistics
Phone: +1 203-399-6998
Email: Fallon.McLoughlin@gxo.com
Marina Renneke, APR
Blue Yonder
Phone: +1 480-308-3037
Email: marina.renneke@blueyonder.com