# Blue Yonder Demand Planning, Kinaxis vs o9 Solutions Comparison | | Blue Yonder Demand Planning | Kinaxis | o9 Solutions | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 30 | 13 | 19 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (69.6% of reviews) | Enterprise (41.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (36.8% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Blue Yonder Demand Planning **Not enough data** ### Kinaxis **Not enough data** ### o9 Solutions Pros: - Business Efficiency (2 reviews) - Planning Efficiency (2 reviews) Cons: - Expensive (1 reviews) - Maintenance Issues (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Blue Yonder Demand Planning | Kinaxis | o9 Solutions | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (22 reviews) | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 8.2 (13 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.0 (22 reviews) | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 7.6 (13 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.3 (8 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 7.8 (22 reviews) | 9.4 (8 reviews) | 8.5 (13 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.8 (21 reviews) | 10.0 (5 reviews) | 10.0 (11 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Blue Yonder Demand Planning #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Kinaxis #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### o9 Solutions #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Retail Assortment Planning | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Blue Yonder Demand Planning** | N/A | N/A | | **Kinaxis** | N/A | N/A | | **o9 Solutions** | N/A | N/A | #### Merchandise | Feature | Blue Yonder Demand Planning | Kinaxis | o9 Solutions | |---|---|---|---| | **Merchandise Mix** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Reporting and Analytics | Feature | Blue Yonder Demand Planning | Kinaxis | o9 Solutions | |---|---|---|---| | **Consumer Behavior** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Shopper Loyalty** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Financial Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Assortment Planning and Optimization | Feature | Blue Yonder Demand Planning | Kinaxis | o9 Solutions | |---|---|---|---| | **Line Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Location clustering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Product clustering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Visual assortment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Supply Chain Cost-To-Serve Analytics | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Blue Yonder Demand Planning** | N/A | N/A | | **Kinaxis** | N/A | N/A | | **o9 Solutions** | N/A | N/A | #### Administration | Feature | Blue Yonder Demand Planning | Kinaxis | o9 Solutions | |---|---|---|---| | **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Analytics - Supply Chain Cost-To-Serve Analytics | Feature | Blue Yonder Demand Planning | Kinaxis | o9 Solutions | |---|---|---|---| | **Profability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scenario Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cost Breakdown** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Analytics | Feature | Blue Yonder Demand Planning | Kinaxis | o9 Solutions | |---|---|---|---| | **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cost Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Supply Chain Planning | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Blue Yonder Demand Planning** | N/A | N/A | | **Kinaxis** | N/A | N/A | | **o9 Solutions** | 7.4/10 | 6 | #### Analytics | Feature | Blue Yonder Demand Planning | Kinaxis | o9 Solutions | |---|---|---|---| | **Forecasting - Supply Chain Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (6 reviews) | | **Asset Tracking - Supply Chain Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Collection - Supply Chain Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | | **Business Reporting - Supply Chain Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | #### Warehouse Management | Feature | Blue Yonder Demand Planning | Kinaxis | o9 Solutions | |---|---|---|---| | **Sales and Operations Planning - Supply Chain Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | | **Production Planning - Supply Chain Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | | **Workforce Management - Supply Chain Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (5 reviews) | | **Process Automation - Supply Chain Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | ### Sales & Ops Planning | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Blue Yonder Demand Planning** | N/A | N/A | | **Kinaxis** | N/A | N/A | | **o9 Solutions** | 7.4/10 | 5 | #### Collaborate | Feature | Blue Yonder Demand Planning | Kinaxis | o9 Solutions | |---|---|---|---| | **Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | | **Supply Chain Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | #### Logistics | Feature | Blue Yonder Demand Planning | Kinaxis | o9 Solutions | |---|---|---|---| | **Warehouse Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (5 reviews) | | **Inventory Targets** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | | **Procurement Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | ### Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Blue Yonder Demand Planning** | N/A | N/A | | **Kinaxis** | N/A | N/A | | **o9 Solutions** | N/A | N/A | #### Management | Feature | Blue Yonder Demand Planning | Kinaxis | o9 Solutions | |---|---|---|---| | **Approval** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Documents** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Performance | Feature | Blue Yonder Demand Planning | Kinaxis | o9 Solutions | |---|---|---|---| | **Evaluation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Selection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Risk Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Supplier Information | Feature | Blue Yonder Demand Planning | Kinaxis | o9 Solutions | |---|---|---|---| | **Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Qualifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **History** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Demand Planning | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Blue Yonder Demand Planning** | N/A | N/A | | **Kinaxis** | N/A | N/A | | **o9 Solutions** | 7.5/10 | 8 | #### Analytics | Feature | Blue Yonder Demand Planning | Kinaxis | o9 Solutions | |---|---|---|---| | **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (6 reviews) | | **Segmentation analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (6 reviews) | | **Product lifecycle** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (6 reviews) | | **Simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (6 reviews) | | **Historical Forecast** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | #### Collaboration | Feature | Blue Yonder Demand Planning | Kinaxis | o9 Solutions | |---|---|---|---| | **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (6 reviews) | | **Multiple users** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (6 reviews) | | **Forecast collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (6 reviews) | | **Inventory collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (6 reviews) | #### Planning | Feature | Blue Yonder Demand Planning | Kinaxis | o9 Solutions | |---|---|---|---| | **Planning dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (7 reviews) | | **Capacity Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (6 reviews) | | **Assortment Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (6 reviews) | | **Business functions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (6 reviews) | | **Goal planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (6 reviews) | | **Comprehensive Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (6 reviews) | | **Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (6 reviews) | ### Supply Chain Visibility | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Blue Yonder Demand Planning** | N/A | N/A | | **Kinaxis** | N/A | N/A | | **o9 Solutions** | N/A | N/A | #### Visibility | Feature | Blue Yonder Demand Planning | Kinaxis | o9 Solutions | |---|---|---|---| | **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Temperature Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Shipment Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Order-Level Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **ETA** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Geofencing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Delivery | Feature | Blue Yonder Demand Planning | Kinaxis | o9 Solutions | |---|---|---|---| | **Flows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Inventory** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Modes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Workflow Automation | Feature | Blue Yonder Demand Planning | Kinaxis | o9 Solutions | |---|---|---|---| | **Rating** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Dispatch and Tender** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Invoice Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Digital Document Reconciliation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Network Management | Feature | Blue Yonder Demand Planning | Kinaxis | o9 Solutions | |---|---|---|---| | **Geographic Optionality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automated Onboarding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Performance | Feature | Blue Yonder Demand Planning | Kinaxis | o9 Solutions | |---|---|---|---| | **Financial Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **KPIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Benchmarking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform | Feature | Blue Yonder Demand Planning | Kinaxis | o9 Solutions | |---|---|---|---| | **Data quality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Languages** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Configurable Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Live Commerce | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Blue Yonder Demand Planning** | N/A | N/A | | **Kinaxis** | N/A | N/A | | **o9 Solutions** | N/A | N/A | #### Engagement | Feature | Blue Yonder Demand Planning | Kinaxis | o9 Solutions | |---|---|---|---| | **Live streaming** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Live chat discussions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Social media** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **One-to-one call scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Omnichannel livestreaming ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Stream sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Product demonstrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Integration | Feature | Blue Yonder Demand Planning | Kinaxis | o9 Solutions | |---|---|---|---| | **Shopping cart** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Social media** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Video analytics tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Campaign management tool** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **CRM & Data Platform Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Smartphone and DSLR ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Live selling | Feature | Blue Yonder Demand Planning | Kinaxis | o9 Solutions | |---|---|---|---| | **Social media** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Marketplaces** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Lead capturing and distribution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **E-commerce platform** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Analytics | Feature | Blue Yonder Demand Planning | Kinaxis | o9 Solutions | |---|---|---|---| | **Data Capture** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Campaign performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Product Insights** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Blue Yonder Demand Planning | Kinaxis | o9 Solutions | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Supply Chain Business Networks | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Blue Yonder Demand Planning** | N/A | N/A | | **Kinaxis** | N/A | N/A | | **o9 Solutions** | N/A | N/A | #### Supplier Collaboration - Supply Chain Business Networks | Feature | Blue Yonder Demand Planning | Kinaxis | o9 Solutions | |---|---|---|---| | **Onboarding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Order Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Quotes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Performance Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Demand Planning Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/demand-planning) **Unique to Kinaxis (2):** [Supply Chain Planning Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/supply-chain-planning), [Sales & Ops Planning Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sales-ops-planning) **Unique to o9 Solutions (9):** [Supply Chain Planning Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/supply-chain-planning), [Retail Assortment Planning Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/retail-assortment-planning), [Supply Chain Business Networks](https://www.g2.com/categories/supply-chain-business-networks), [Supply Chain Cost-To-Serve Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/supply-chain-cost-to-serve-analytics), [Supply Chain Suites](https://www.g2.com/categories/supply-chain-suites), [Supply Chain Visibility Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/supply-chain-visibility), [Sales & Ops Planning Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sales-ops-planning), [Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/supplier-relationship-management-srm), [Live Commerce Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/live-commerce) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Blue Yonder Demand Planning | Kinaxis | o9 Solutions | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 4.3% | 25.0% | 36.8% | | **Mid-Market** | 26.1% | 33.3% | 26.3% | | **Enterprise** | 69.6% | 41.7% | 36.8% | ### By Industry #### Blue Yonder Demand Planning - **Retail:** 43.5% - **Apparel & Fashion:** 13.0% - **Consumer Goods:** 8.7% - **Telecommunications:** 4.3% - **Pharmaceuticals:** 4.3% - **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 4.3% - **Industrial Automation:** 4.3% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 4.3% - **Cosmetics:** 4.3% - **Construction:** 4.3% - **Other:** 4.3% #### Kinaxis - **Computer Software:** 33.3% - **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 16.7% - **Information Technology and Services:** 16.7% - **Paper & Forest Products:** 8.3% - **Computer Hardware:** 8.3% - **Banking:** 8.3% - **Airlines/Aviation:** 8.3% #### o9 Solutions - **Information Technology and Services:** 15.8% - **Consumer Goods:** 15.8% - **Computer Software:** 15.8% - **Consulting:** 5.3% - **Textiles:** 5.3% - **Photography:** 5.3% - **Management Consulting:** 5.3% - **Internet:** 5.3% - **Higher Education:** 5.3% - **Computer & Network Security:** 5.3% - **Other:** 15.8% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Blue Yonder Demand Planning - [SAP Integrated Business Planning](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-integrated-business-planning/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (298 reviews) - [Logility Solutions](https://www.g2.com/products/logility-solutions/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (123 reviews) - [RELEX](https://www.g2.com/products/relex-solutions-relex/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (21 reviews) - [Oracle Demantra](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-demantra/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (70 reviews) - [Netstock](https://www.g2.com/products/netstock/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (171 reviews) - [Forecast 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reviews) - [project44](https://www.g2.com/products/project44/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (690 reviews) - [SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-cloud-erp-sap-s-4hana-cloud/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1041 reviews) - [CaptivateIQ](https://www.g2.com/products/captivateiq/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (3485 reviews) - [Descartes MacroPoint](https://www.g2.com/products/descartes-macropoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (849 reviews) - [SAP Ariba](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-ariba/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (788 reviews) - [Emplifi](https://www.g2.com/products/emplifi-emplifi/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (382 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Blue Yonder Demand Planning No discussions available for this product. ### Kinaxis - Title: [Is Kinaxis cloud-based?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-kinaxis-cloud-based) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Yes" ### o9 Solutions No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/blue-yonder-demand-planning-vs-kinaxis-vs-o9-solutions)