Blue Yonder Named a Leader for the 14th Consecutive Time in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for WMS

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Blue Yonder Named a Leader for the 14th Consecutive Time in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for WMS

Gartner has recognized Blue Yonder as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems1 report for the 14th consecutive time2. We believe this recognition highlights the Completeness of our Vision and our Ability to Execute by providing ground-breaking technology to address the complex and evolving needs of our global customers. We continue to solidify our position as a pioneer in the supply chain management space, demonstrating remarkable growth and innovation, underscoring our robust market presence. In addition, according to the 2025 Gartner Critical Capabilities for Warehouse Management Solutions report3, Blue Yonder ranked second highest in the Level 3 and Level 4 Warehouse Operations Use Cases and in the 5 highest scoring vendors for the Level 5 Use Case.

With this latest Gartner Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems, Blue Yonder is one of only two evaluated companies recognized as a Leader in the three Gartner Magic Quadrant reports covering Supply Chain Planning, Transportation Management Systems, and Warehouse Management Systems4.

Depth and Breadth of Features

Blue Yonder Warehouse Management is the culmination of decades of customer-centric development. It boasts a rich array of features that cater to the intricate needs of modern warehouses. From system-directed activities to embedded intelligence, we crafted our solution to streamline end-to-end processes, ensuring operations run smoothly and efficiently. Our warehouse management solutions have been instrumental in enhancing operational efficiency and inventory accuracy across various industries by offering real-time visibility and automation capabilities.

Our WMS solutions have transformed supply chain operations, significantly reducing order processing times and optimizing warehouse resource utilization. Our solutions streamline logistics processes, resulting in improved productivity and reduced operational costs – game-changers for distribution networks.

Additionally, Blue Yonder’s WMS solutions provide businesses with the flexibility and scalability to adapt quickly to changing market demands, achieving new levels of productivity in warehouse operations. These features enable a more efficient, accurate, and high-performing operational environment.

According to the Chief Executive officer of Blue Yonder customer Seedcom, “The shift to omni-channel selling has transformed the global retail industry. Seedcom is the first company to implement the ‘new retail’ model in Vietnam by applying breakthrough technologies to our business operations to create great experiences for customers. Implementing Blue Yonder’s warehouse management solution is a key component of that strategy. After a rapid implementation, it is helping us streamline our processes, optimize our inventory and other resources, and support fast, efficient daily operations.”

Learn how Seedcom is streamlining its processes and optimizing inventory to support its daily operations.

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Strategic Acquisitions Enhancing Capabilities

Blue Yonder’s strategic acquisitions of Doddle, flexis, and One Network are pivotal in enhancing our WMS solutions. Doddle, known for its expertise in last-mile delivery and returns management, complements our WMS by offering seamless integration of end-to-end supply chain solutions, ensuring efficient and customer-centric delivery processes. flexis, with its advanced planning and scheduling capabilities, enhances Blue Yonder’s ability to optimize warehouse operations, providing more precise inventory management and improved resource allocation. One Network, renowned for its real-time supply chain visibility and network-based platform, further strengthens our WMS by enabling dynamic collaboration and connectivity across the supply chain. Together, these acquisitions expand our capabilities, driving innovation and delivering comprehensive solutions that meet the evolving needs of our global logistics and warehouse management customers.

Innovations and Future Focus

Blue Yonder Warehouse Management, built natively on the Blue Yonder Platform, combines our proven, trusted, and reliable WMS on a cloud-native architecture and the full power of the Blue Yonder Platform. This unique approach provides customers with the comprehensive functionality established over 25 years, cloud-native operating performance, and enhanced interoperability and holistic insights enabled by the Blue Yonder Platform. By unlocking the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning-enhanced analytics, businesses can achieve breakthrough improvements in service levels and cost efficiencies.

Our focus on vision AI-supported activities and improved slotting capabilities underscores our dedication to delivering cutting-edge solutions, ensuring that warehouse operations are efficient, intelligent, and adapting to new patterns and trends.

Comprehensive and Scalable Solutions

We designed our warehouse management solutions to cater to various warehouse complexities. Whether a business is managing a small warehouse or a multi-site operation, Blue Yonder offers scalable solutions that can grow with the business. This flexibility ensures that companies can adapt their warehouse operations to meet changing demands without overhauling their entire system.

Our extensive portfolio addresses the diverse needs of businesses across industries, ensuring efficient and streamlined operations.

Enhanced Visibility and Control

Blue Yonder’s WMS enhances operational visibility and control by providing real-time access to critical data. Businesses can efficiently monitor inventory levels, track shipments, and manage labor resources. This immediate access facilitates swift, informed decision-making, reducing downtime and boosting productivity. Advanced analytics offer deep insights into warehouse activities, allowing businesses to analyze trends, forecast demands, and identify inefficiencies.

With precise inventory tracking, Blue Yonder’s WMS ensures optimal stock management, reducing the risk of overstocking or stockouts, leading to cost savings and improved customer satisfaction. The solution also offers tools for effective labor management, helping businesses allocate resources efficiently and monitor workforce performance, resulting in better resource utilization and reduced labor costs. Our WMS provides enhanced visibility and control and improves operational efficiency, reduces errors, and yields better resource management.

As noted by Nigel Rouch, SVP of Technology – Europe, XPO Logistics, “We’ve seen unparalleled improvements in stock accuracy and productivity using Blue Yonder. It’s become a key part of our growth and automation strategy.”

Read more about how XPO Logistics is improving stock accuracy and operational efficiency with Blue Yonder.

Blue Yonder’s commitment to customer satisfaction is evident in our solution development and deployment methodology. We work closely with our clients to understand their unique challenges and tailor solutions that meet their needs. This customer-centric approach equips businesses with tools that address their pain points and drive success.

“Over the last few years, we’ve faced a pandemic, a war, inflation, higher labor costs, growing energy expenses and a shift to e-commerce. Our legacy warehouse management systems were simply not flexible enough to respond to these challenges. We needed a world-class solution that could optimize our warehouse performance in a dynamic environment, enabling us to meet customers’ ever-increasing demands for reliable service and fast delivery. Blue Yonder warehouse management system is that solution”

 

Chief Innovation and Digitization Officer, Rhenus

Discover how Rhenus optimizes its warehouses for flexible management and omni-channel success.

Blue Yonder’s warehouse management solutions exemplify our commitment to excellence in supply chain management. Blue Yonder empowers businesses worldwide to achieve unprecedented efficiency and adaptability in their warehouse operations.

“Based on selecting accurate software and given the features of the warehouse replenishment solution, Blue Yonder was a natural choice for CONAD Adriatico to support our strategic supply chain transformation effort.”

Chief Information and Logistics Officer, Conad Adriatico
 

Learn how Conad Adriatico saw 100% ROI on its WMS investment in 12 months through a reduction in inventory costs and new efficiencies.

These acknowledgments from industry leaders underscore the tangible benefits and exceptional value that Blue Yonder delivers to our clients. As the supply chain landscape continues to evolve, Blue Yonder remains at the forefront, providing innovative solutions that drive success and set new standards for excellence in warehouse management and the supply chain.

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Sources :  

1 Gartner, “Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems,” Simon Tunstall, Dwight Klappich, Rishabh Narang, and Federica Stufano, 01 May 2025

2 Blue Yonder was previously listed as JDA; the company rebranded to Blue Yonder in February 2020.  

3 Gartner, Critical Capabilities for Warehouse Management Systems, Simon Tunstall, Dwight Klappich, Rishabh Narang, Federica Stufano, 28 May 2025.

4 Gartner, “Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems,” Simon Tunstall, Dwight Klappich, Rishabh Narang, Federica Stufano, 01 May 2025. Gartner, “Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning Solutions,” 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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