Blue Yonder Workforce & Labor Management Features
Platform (68)
Customization
Allows administrators to customize to accommodate their unique processes. Includes ability to create custom objects, fields, rules, calculations, and views.
Integration APIs
Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc with other software applications.
Internationalization
Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies.
User, Role, and Access Management
Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, and groups.
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Mobile Access
Access software remotely via mobile devices
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Training Management
Track employee/learner's progression through training programs
Goal Management
Allows employees to set and manage work or career related goals
Feedback Management
Collecting, analyzing, and utilizing feedback from users or customers to improve a product or service
Action Management
Detailed plan including steps, milestones, assignments, and timeline needed to complete a project, strategy or goal
Mobile Access
Access software remotely via mobile devices
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Benefits Dashboard
Use a dashboard to view benefits that are selected by employees or offered by employers
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Feedback Management
Collecting, analyzing, and utilizing feedback from users or customers to improve a product or service
Performance Management
Organize and manage the accomplishments and development of employees or performance of applications or systems
Recruitment Management
Tools to find, assess, and hire suitable candidates for a job within an organization
Compliance Management
Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier
Training Management
Track employee/learner's progression through training programs
Calendar Management
Track and manage schedules and meetings via an integrated calendar
Employee Management
Track employee schedules, availability, and performance across projects and tasks
Orientation Workflow Management
Create orientation programs for new employees or students
Task Management
Create, manage and track all task activities and progression
HR Management
Automates core HR functions such as talent management, employee evaluation and learning management
Help Desk Management
Managing service requests, incidents, IT issues & support with a ticketing system
Mobile Access
Access software remotely via mobile devices
Payroll Management
Manage employee salary processes, data, taxes, and records administration efficiently
Document Management
Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location
Job Description Management
Create, share, and manage the distribution of job descriptions/duties
Social Media Integration
Integrate with social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.
Mobile Access
Access software remotely via mobile devices
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Assessment Management
Creation, administration, and evaluation of assessments or tests
Social Media Integration
Integrate with social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Mobile Access
Access software remotely via mobile devices
Third-Party Integration
Addition of necessary external data, applications, tools, or features
Initiative Management
Create and manage internal campaigns to improve company culture or business strategy.
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Community Management
Enable students, customers or employees to engage with each other in a particular space online or offline
Employee Referral Management
Manage and track employee referrals for open job positions
Candidate Management
Build, track, and maintain relationships with candidates
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Communication Management
Manage and track all internal and external communication conducted via calls, email, text, or chat
Advertising Management
Manage advertising space and its sales within your network or publication
Application Management
Track, manage and store the applications of potential future members, customers or candidates
Email Management
Manage, store and organize emails within the system or via third-party apps
Job Management
Manage and track all job information and associated tasks
Discount Management
Track products that are for sale at a reduced price or part of coupon promotions
Pipeline Management
Track the progress of long term goals, campaigns, and opportunities, for sales, projects, business ventures etc.
File Management
Create, save, and store files
Job Management
Manage and track all job information and associated tasks
Data Storage Management
Manage and store data in a database
Compensation Management
Manages compensation such as salary, bonus, and benefits processes, aligning with policies
Employee Management
Track employee schedules, availability, and performance across projects and tasks
Job Application Management
HR Management
Automates core HR functions such as talent management, employee evaluation and learning management
Competency Management
Catalog, manage, and develop employee skill sets
Performance Management
Organize and manage the accomplishments and development of employees or performance of applications or systems
Compliance Management
Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier
Job Description Management
Create, share, and manage the distribution of job descriptions/duties
Evaluation Management
Create, share, and manage the distribution of job descriptions/duties
User Management
Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks
Role-Based Permissions
Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Workforce Management Platform Features (30)
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Labor Forecasting
Predict the number and types of employees necessary to meet anticipated demand to control labor costs.
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Shift Scheduling
Plan employee work shifts according to availability and provide notifications to employees when they are scheduled.
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Time & Attendance Tracking
Let employees track the hours they have worked through integrations with time tracking products or built in time tracking features.
Absence & Leave Management
Employees can submit paid time off (PTO) or leave of absence requests that managers can approve or deny within the platform.
Skills Management
Organize, sort, and view employees based on skills and qualifications in order to make smarter workforce decisions.
Succession Planning
Identify high performing employees with potential to be promoted with minimal development.
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Workforce Analytics
Tools designed to help analyze employee data and develop baselines for evaluating and optimizing workforce management.
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Self-Service Capabilities
Web portals through which employees can view their schedules, submit PTO requests, configure work availability and preferences, and self-schedule from available work times.
Mobile Shift Scheduling
Managers and employees can create or claim available work shifts and receive notifications on their mobile device.
Team Communication
Message other team members or managers through built-in text or emailing functions and communicate scheduling or leave requests.
Budgeting/Forecasting
Create budgets based on historical data and future projections
Automated Scheduling
Automatically create schedules based on business needs or employee availability and qualifications
Employee Scheduling
Assign working shifts or tasks to employees based on their availability
Time Off Management
Track and manage employee time-off, vacation, and sick leave requests
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Timesheet Management
Track the amount of time spent on a job or task
Recruitment Management
Tools to find, assess, and hire suitable candidates for a job within an organization
Performance Management
Organize and manage the accomplishments and development of employees or performance of applications or systems
Payroll Management
Manage employee salary processes, data, taxes, and records administration efficiently
Attendance Management
Manage attendance for classes, shifts, meetings, or events
Calendar Management
Track and manage schedules and meetings via an integrated calendar
Employee Management
Track employee schedules, availability, and performance across projects and tasks
Compliance Management
Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier
Compliance Tracking
Track and report regulatory data to either internal management or external stakeholders
Activity Tracking
Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems
Sick Leave Tracking
Track and manage sick leave time
Vacation/Leave Tracking
Request, track, and manage time off requests and vacation time
Skills Tracking
Track employee skills, competencies, training & qualifications
Variable Workforce
Utilize third party services to cover unforeseen labor needs
Reporting/Analytics
View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data
Inventory Management Platform Features (25)
Centralized Inventory Database
Manage and track all inventory records across warehouses and retail locations through a single unified database.
Inventory Level Dashboards
Maintain a visual on product stock levels throughout your facilities with flexible inventory dashboards.
Stock History Reporting
View the history of individual items and compare the sales performance of new to old stock in order to inform purchasing decisions.
Low Stock Notifications
Set low stock thresholds and receive automatic alerts when stock decreases to that level.
Bundles, Kits, & Variants
Automatically adjust inventory for product bundles, kit orders, and product variations within the system.
Asset Tracking
Use barcode or radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology with specialized readers or mobile applications to track inventory assets throughout warehouse facilities.
Inventory Forecasting
Optimize inventory levels with features that suggest reorder points and economic order quantities (EOQs) that facilitate inventory management.
eCommerce Integrations
Integrate shopping carts, eCommerce platforms, POS, and payment gateways with the system to link inventory records between across platforms.
Accounting Integrations
Track inventory costs and costs of goods sold (COGS) with accounting software integrations.
Data Exporting / Importing
Transfer large volumes of inventory data records into and out of the system with built-in import / export tools.
Customer Database
A collection of customer information such as contact details, demographics, previous interactions, etc.
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Transaction History
Record of all transactions such as purchases, deposits, withdrawals and transfers within a specific period
Budget Tracking
Track actual spending to ensure it's in line with the planned budget
Cost Tracking
Process to track, record, and analyze expenses that occurred over the entire duration of a given project
Alerts/Notifications
Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges
Status Tracking
Track the status over time for a request, process, asset, or transaction
Demand Forecasting
Forecast customer demand using historical insights and simulations
Customer History
Access previous interactions or concerns to maintain customer relationships
Serial Number Tracking
Track and assign specific serial numbers to products
Status Tracking
Track the status over time for a request, process, asset, or transaction
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Demand Forecasting
Forecast customer demand using historical insights and simulations
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Alerts/Notifications
Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges
Warehouse Definition (3)
Locations
Define and manage physical and virtual warehouse locations
Visualization
Provide a visual representation of all the locations in a warehouse
Warehouse Slotting
Allows users to identify the most efficient location for inventory within the warehouse based on a number of product and storage characteristics
Logistics (3)
Cross Docking
Manages the transfer of products between incoming and outgoing shipments
Receiving
Provides features to automate and simplify recieving such as tracking lot numbers
Pick & Pack
Helps users pick products from multiple locations and prepare them for packing
Analytics (7)
Worker performance
Allows users track worker performance over a set period of time
Error Tracking
Allows users to track any track incidents such as receiving discrepancies, incorrect shipments and inventory errors
Procurement analytics
Allows users to track and use WMS data to determine vendor costs and quality
Order Tracking
Track orders throughout the fulfillment process
Warranty Tracking
Track the duration and expiration of warranty as well as any obligations under that warranty
Serial Number Tracking
Track and assign specific serial numbers to products
Inventory Tracking
Track and monitor inventory items, such as raw materials, unfinished goods, and ready-to-sell items
Inventory Management (2)
Customer Portal
Provides customers with a web portal in which they can view invoices as well as batch levels and changes in inventory
Cycle Counting
Provides users with features to verify item locations and quantities
Additional Functionality (48)
Real-Time Reporting
Active reporting of data and metrics
Shift Swapping
Managing and trading shift details between employees
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Real-Time Notifications
Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs
Reminders
Timed notification for any upcoming task, deadline, appointment, or activity
Self Service Portal
Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information
Employee Database
Electronic storage of staff/employee contact information and job status in a centralized repository
Time Off Requests
Tools that allow employees to request/schedule time off
Approval Process Control
Manage the process of evaluating documents or requests submitted for approval
Performance Metrics
A set of indicators that tracks the performance of networks, applications, systems, teams, etc.
Employee Onboarding
Process of familiarizing new employees with the company, their position, and responsibilities
Document Storage
Store and organize documents in a centralized system
Real-Time Data
Receive data and information in real time
Data Import/Export
Import and export data to and from software applications
Time & Attendance
Track and manage employee's work hours to improve payroll accuracy
Drag & Drop
Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components
Clock In/Out
Track employees' arrival and departure timings for payroll purposes
Customizable Reports
Alter the layout and content of reports
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Batch Processing
Software's ability to perform similar action on multiple similar files simultaneously
Supplier Management
Manage all supplier data and operations
Shipping Management
Manage and track orders being shipped to customers
Order Management
Manage and track customer orders for goods, investments, or any other purchases
Supply Chain Management
Manage the planning and execution of supply chain activities
3PL Management
Outsource and manage third party logistics
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Mobile Access
Access software remotely via mobile devices
Customizable Fields
Customize data fields to support various needs and use cases
Financial Management
Plan, manage, and track the financial activities of an individual or organization
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Accounting
Built-in accounting to manage ledger, accounts payable/receivable, financial reports, etc.
Inventory Optimization
Maintain and control the stock level of inventory
Dock Management
Manage all inbound & outbound activities relating to each dock
Labor Management
Manage the attendance, schedule, and payroll of the labor workforce
Picking & Routing
Pick and route items from inventory locations to their designated destinations
Kitting
Group and package individual but related items as one package set
Real-Time Monitoring
Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks
Space Management
Manage occupancy and space utilization in facilities and buildings
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Yard Management
Track and manage all activities and assets in the yard of a warehouse or distribution center
Compliance Management
Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier
Inventory Management
Track and manage inventory levels to maintain proper supply
Multi-Channel Management
Manage inventory, communication, marketing, orders & more across warehouses, stores and online channels
Returns Management
Track and facilitate returns of products sold
Shipping Labels
Generate or print labels that contain shipping information for packages
Ordering Automation
Automate order processes to improve operational efficiency in fulfillment, shipping, and more
Barcoding/RFID
Identify and track items using barcode tags or RFID (radio-frequency identification) tags
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Technology Glossary Features
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Labor forecasting is the process of predicting future labor needs. Learn more about forecasting staffing needs, different prediction methods, and how to implement a unique strategy.
Shift scheduling is the process of creating work schedules to support company needs and employee satisfaction. Learn more about shift scheduling and how to create a successful process.