Blue Yonder WMS Implementation Services

Implementing Blue Yonder (formerly JDA RedPrairie) Warehouse Management System is a complex process that requires careful planning, technical expertise, and collaboration across business and IT teams.

SupplyFly Inotech artistic, tailored and rapid implementations technique brings success to your Blue Yonder (formerly JDA RedPrairie) WMS, Labor, or TMS solution and faster ROI for your business.

SupplyFly Inotech's Blue Yonder WMS Implementation Phases and Approach for a successfull implementation.

1. Discovery & Assessment

    Understand current operations and define the future state.

• Stakeholder interviews
• Site visits and operational walkthroughs
• Business process mapping (As-Is vs. To-Be)
• Requirements gathering
• Gap analysis
• ROI and TCO estimation

2. Solution Design

    Design a WMS solution tailored to business needs.

• High-level and Detailed solution design (HLD & DLD)
• Configuration blueprint creation
• Interface design for ERP, TMS, automation, etc
• Define customizations and extensions if needed
• Approval and sign-off from stakeholders

3. Environment Setup

    Prepare system environments for development, testing, and production.

• Infrastructure provisioning (cloud/on-prem)
• Installation and configuration of Blue Yonder WMS
• Database and application environment setup
• Security and access controls configuration

4. Configuration & Customization

    Configure system per design and develop necessary customizations.

• Base system configuration (client, supplier, customer, areas, locations, zones, master data etc
• Custom development (workflows, reports, integrations)
• Label printing setup
• API and interface development (to ERP, TMS, etc.)

5. Testing

    Validate system functionality and integration.

• Unit testing
• System Integration Testing (SIT)
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Performance and regression testing
• Bug fixes and retesting

6. Training & Change Management

    Ensure users are prepared for system adoption.

• Create training materials
• Conduct end-user training sessions
• Train-the-trainer programs
• Change management workshops
• Communication planning

7. Cutover Planning & Go-Live

    Transition from legacy systems to Blue Yonder WMS.

• Cutover rehearsal and checklist preparation
• Data migration and validation
• Final system verification
• Go-live execution
• Hypercare planning

8. Post-Go-Live Support & Optimization

    Stabilize operations and optimize performance.

• Hypercare support (2–6 weeks typically)
• Issue resolution and fine-tuning
• Performance optimization
• Continuous improvement initiatives

Key Success Factors for Successfull Implementation

• Strong executive sponsorship
• Experienced implementation partner
• Effective project governance
• Robust training and change management
• Thorough testing and validation