Today I’m joined by Blue Yonder, a business that’s modern innovations and unmatched industry expertise help more than 3,000 retailers, manufacturers, and logistics service providers confidently navigate supply chain complexity and disruption.
Blue Yonder is the world leader in end-to-end digital supply chain transformation. With a unified, AI-driven platform and multi-tier network, Blue Yonder empowers businesses to operate sustainably, scale profitably, and delight their customers – all at machine speed.
Today, Andrea Morgan-Vandome, Chief Innovation Officer at Blue Yonder, joins me to talk all about transformation and modern supply chains. We’ll be exploring what true end-to-end supply chain transformation looks like amidst unprecedented complexity and disruption. We’ll be shining a light on how companies can transform supply chains from cost center to new business enabler. And, from AI to inventory management, we’ll be taking a closer look at how companies can actually get it right.
Guest bio:
Andrea Morgan-Vandome is Chief Innovation Officer of Blue Yonder. In this role, she leads product strategy, roadmap direction and acquisition strategy, go-to-market packaging and messaging, and new product introduction. Andrea also partners with Blue Yonder’s product management team on innovation development and adoption in market. In addition, she oversees Blue Yonder’s Supply Chain Advisory team, which is focused on driving growth, speed, and value for customers. Andrea has more than 25 years of leadership experience in the enterprise software, supply chain and the retail industry. She previously held executive roles at Nike, IBM Watson, Celect, Oracle, and Retek. Prior to joining Blue Yonder, Andrea was the Vice President of Product Management, Portfolio and Program at Nike, where she was responsible for the digital transformation across all technical products including planning, manufacturing, supply chain, and AI. Prior to Nike, Andrea served Chief Marketing and Product Officer at Celect (an AI/ML supply chain software company), which was acquired by Nike. She also served as Vice President of Product and Design for IBM Watson where was responsible for product strategy, product management, user experience/ visual design, and go-to-market approach for all Watson solutions. She has also held strategy, product management, consulting, and engineering positions at Oracle and Retek. Andrea was named a 2024 Top AI Leader in Growth Tech in RETHINK Retail’s inaugural list, which celebrates the individuals and companies pioneering the integration of AI within the retail sector. Andrea holds a degree in Astrophysics from the University of Cape Town. She lives in New Hampshire with her husband Steven and two crazy border collies, Dax and Jessie. In her free time, she enjoys running, traveling and spending time with family and friends.
IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:
[03.47] An introduction to Andrea and her role, and how Blue Yonder helps their customers.
“We bring the physical and digital worlds together, and that’s key in supply chain.”
[06.05] Why end-to-end planning will be crucial in navigating supply chain complexity and disruption in 2026.
“When people look to drive transformation, they can sometimes get mired down in the complexity. So how do you drive clarity in outcomes?”
[08.19] What true end-to-end supply chain transformation looks like today, and why how we think about transformation has changed.
“It’s become a lot more practical… and it’s the breaking of siloes that allows you to bring it all together.”
[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.
“If 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.”
[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.
“I’m a firm believer that AI and agents are critical going forward, but it has to be done in a pragmatic way.”
[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’s 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™, 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.
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