Blue Yonder Introduces AI Solutions to Tackle Supply Chain Tariff Challenges

Logistics technology provider Blue Yonder has unveiled a suite of artificial intelligence (AI) agents designed to enhance supply chain agility and decision-making amid escalating U.S. tariffs on global trade. The new AI tools aim to help businesses optimize operations, reduce waste, and navigate the complexities of tariff-induced disruptions.

Key Features of Blue Yonder's AI Agents

Blue Yonder's AI agents automate decision-making across five critical areas:

• Inventory Management – Optimizes stock levels to prevent shortages or overstocking.
• Retail Shelf Planograms – Enhances product placement strategies for retail efficiency.
• Logistics Schedules – Streamlines transportation and delivery timelines.
• Warehouse Operations – Improves warehouse efficiency and reduces bottlenecks.
• Network Orchestration – Coordinates end-to-end supply chain activities.

Additionally, the company introduced a Tariffs Agent, which helps businesses quickly identify alternatives to minimize the financial and operational impact of trade restrictions.

Industry Trends: AI as a Tariff Solution

Blue Yonder joins a growing list of tech firms offering AI-driven solutions to mitigate tariff-related challenges. Other notable platforms include:

• Exiger’s Tariff Intelligence – A centralized hub for forecasting and managing tariff impacts across supply chains.
• Resilinc’s Agentic AI Platform – Features trade compliance agents that detect disruptions and recommend responses.
• KPMG's Tariff Modeler – Helps businesses prepare for trade disruptions and minimize financial risks.
• Roambee’s Global Trade Lane Risk Planning Platform – Provides Lane Risk Scores to assess shipment reliability amid tariff uncertainties.