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Techday NZ
13-08-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
Blue Yonder grows with acquisitions & AI as supply chains adapt
Blue Yonder has released its Q2 2025 company highlights, including details of two acquisitions, new customer wins, solution enhancements and industry insights for Q3 2025. During the second quarter, Blue Yonder reported the addition of 31 new customers, including major names such as Coca-Cola FEMSA, Compañías Cervecerías Unidas (CCU), Morrisons, Royal Mail, Sainsbury's, and The Shoprite Group. The company also noted an average of five customer go-lives per business day in the first half of 2025. Blue Yonder's solutions and organisational developments have been recognised in 27 technology analyst reports within the quarter, reflecting continued engagement with industry research and evaluation. Acquisitions and Security Leadership The company has completed the acquisition of Inmar Post-Purchase Solutions (IPPS), previously a joint venture between Doddle (a part of Blue Yonder) and Inmar. The newly established Blue Yonder Reverse Retail Operations will maintain support for FedEx Easy Returns, providing FedEx customers with a package-free and label-free returns solution. Another acquisition involved Pledge Earth Technologies, which adds a global supply chain sustainability solution to the platform. This expansion now allows Blue Yonder customers to access logistics CO2e emissions reporting for their own operations and those of their trading partners and suppliers, supporting environmental and regulatory compliance efforts. Blue Yonder also announced the appointment of Dr. Erika Voss as Chief Security Officer. Dr. Voss is responsible for the company's security strategy and measures, including application security, access control, third-party risk management, and intrusion detection. She leads the implementation of security frameworks to address evolving threats and ensures compliance with industry standards. Enhancements to Transportation Management Blue Yonder has introduced enhancements to its Transportation Management solutions. These developments aim to increase operational resilience and efficiency through network-enabled transportation, advanced emissions tracking, predictive AI for transportation planning, and role-based management capabilities. The company highlights the use of AI, machine learning, and intuitive design to support customers in optimising transportation activities and decision-making. The focus on cognitive solutions reflects a broader push towards offering tools that deliver accuracy and adaptability in response to fluctuating demand and supply chain disruptions. Blue Yonder states these solutions help customers move towards agentic operations and ecosystem-based collaboration. Market and Industry Trends Blue Yonder's industry insights for Q3 2025 identify several trends across retail, manufacturing, grocery, consumer packaged goods (CPG), and logistics sectors. The company reports that inflation continues to restrain both consumer spending and retail margins. Retailers are increasingly adopting AI to improve forecasting accuracy, reduce inventory waste, and optimise the management of returns. McKinsey data cited by Blue Yonder suggests that AI-driven forecasting can cut errors by 20-50% and inventory levels by 20-30%. The company's Supply Chain Compass Report found that only 36% of supply chain leaders are currently using or implementing generative AI, but expects that figure to rise as its benefits become widely recognised. For grocery and CPG sectors, inflation is prompting shifts in consumer habits. Blue Yonder points to survey evidence that consumers are increasingly price-conscious, and recommends that companies enhance supply chain resilience with AI-driven demand forecasting and inventory management. The implementation of generative AI is also highlighted as a method to design cost-effective packaging and personalised campaigns. Manufacturing faces cost challenges from ongoing tariffs and trade tensions. Blue Yonder advises manufacturers to adopt risk modelling and scenario planning to address these issues and consider supply chain diversification. The logistics sector is said to be investing in intelligent networked operations and command centre models. These changes are accompanied by the emergence of bonded warehouses, nearshore facilities, and AI-based operational orchestration, all aimed at improving speed and efficiency while addressing tariff-related fatigue and complexity. "In today's dynamic economic landscape, businesses are facing unprecedented challenges, from inflationary pressures to global tariffs to geopolitical shifts," said Duncan Angove, CEO, Blue Yonder. "Now has never been a more critical time for businesses to lean into AI and advanced technologies to help them navigate these complexities. We are committed to empowering our customers across retail, manufacturing and logistics with cognitive solutions that offer machine speed and precision to enhance operational efficiency, resilience and sustainability. By leveraging AI agents, our customers can see, analyze, decide and act to quickly mitigate risks, adapt to changing market conditions, and seize new opportunities for growth. Our focus on innovation ensures that our customers are well-equipped to tackle today's challenges and be ready for tomorrow's opportunities." Customer Achievements and Recognition Blue Yonder continues to highlight the outcomes achieved by its customers, focusing on their digital transformation and ability to manage complex supply chains. Recognition for Blue Yonder in Q2 2025 included the "AI Visionary" Award in Hakkoda's Data Innovation Awards and "2025 Retail & Consumer Goods Data Cloud Product Partner of the Year" in Snowflake's annual awards. Research and Survey Initiatives The release of Blue Yonder's inaugural "Supply Chain Compass" report provided insight into the strategic priorities of supply chain leaders, such as technology implementation and building resilience. The report was based on responses from senior leaders in manufacturing, retail, and logistics from North America and Europe. Blue Yonder also conducted a Global Consumer Sentiment on Grocery Inflation Survey covering more than 6,000 consumers across ANZ, France, Germany, the Middle East, the UK, and the US. Results showed that 85% of respondents were concerned about grocery price inflation, with 49% attributing rising prices to global tariffs. Industry Analyst Mentions Blue Yonder's platforms and initiatives were mentioned in multiple Q2 2025 reports by technology industry analysts, including Gartner, IDC, and Nucleus, spanning areas from warehouse management and supply chain planning to sustainability software taxonomy and workforce management automation.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
AutoZone Appoints New Board Member
MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE: AZO) today announced the appointment of Constantino Spas Montesinos to the AutoZone Board of Directors. Constantino serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Proximity Americas and Mobility Division of Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. (FEMSA). FEMSA is a Mexican multinational beverage and retail company with presence in 18 countries, operating the largest franchise bottler of Coca-Cola products in the world by volume and the largest small-format store chain in Latin America by number of stores. Constantino joined Coca-Cola FEMSA in 2018, bringing extensive international and industry experience. At Coca-Cola FEMSA, he held senior positions in Strategic Planning, and as Chief Financial Officer. He later served as Chief Executive Officer of FEMSA Strategic Businesses. 'We welcome Constantino to our highly engaged, collaborative board. His well-developed diverse set of skills will further enhance our discussions and debates. Our entire team looks forward to working with him to continue to drive exceptional performance,' said Bill Rhodes, Executive Chairman, Customer Satisfaction, AutoZone. With this addition, AutoZone has 11 board members. About AutoZone: As of May 10, 2025, AutoZone had 6,537 stores in the U.S., 838 in Mexico and 141 in Brazil for a total store count of 7,516. AutoZone is the leading retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the Americas. Each store carries an extensive product line for cars, sport utility vehicles, vans and light duty trucks, including new and remanufactured automotive hard parts, maintenance items, accessories, and non-automotive products. The majority of stores have a commercial sales program that provides prompt delivery of parts and other products and commercial credit to local, regional and national repair garages, dealers, service stations, fleet owners and other accounts. AutoZone also sells automotive hard parts, maintenance items, accessories and non-automotive products through and our commercial customers can make purchases through Additionally, we sell the ALLDATA brand of automotive diagnostic, repair, collision and shop management software through We also provide product information on our Duralast-branded products through AutoZone does not derive revenue from automotive repair or installation services. Contact Information:Financial: Brian Campbell at (901) 495-7005, Jennifer Hughes at (901) 495-6022, in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. (KOF): Among the Best Stocks to Buy According to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust
We recently compiled a list of the . In this article, we are going to take a look at where Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:KOF) stands against Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust's other stock picks. Bill Gates has invested billions of dollars in stocks to fund the Seattle-based Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust, widely regarded as the world's largest private foundation, formed through the merger of the William H. Gates Foundation and the Gates Learning Foundation. According to the Trust, its aim is to address major humanitarian concerns such as poverty, a lack of opportunity, and infectious diseases. Over the past 30 years, Bill and Melinda have contributed an estimated $47.7 billion of their fortune to their foundation and predecessor. The foundation's trust maintains a highly concentrated equities portfolio, reflecting the influence of Bill Gates and his longtime friend and former foundation trustee, Warren Buffett. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has set a record $8.74 billion budget for 2025, with intentions to increase yearly distributions to $9 billion the following year. Mark Suzman, the foundation's CEO, stated that the record approval by its governing council is consistent with the foundation's goal of a world "where everyone, everywhere, deserves the chance to live a healthy, productive life." Previously regarded as an aspect of science fiction, AI appears to have entered ordinary life and is now finding its way to consumers and businesses. Bill Gates predicts that by 2035, artificial intelligence will take over roles traditionally held by doctors, teachers, and other professionals, ushering in what he calls the era of "free intelligence." According to Gates, this transition will result in rapid advancements in AI technology that will become firmly integrated into daily life, ranging from better healthcare solutions and more accurate diagnoses to broad access to AI tutors and virtual assistants. However, while the potential is enormous, Gates admits that there are "understandable and valid" concerns about AI's existing capabilities. In a 2023 blog post, he stated that even the most advanced AI systems make mistakes and can contribute to the spread of misinformation. Still, Gates is optimistic: if he were to establish a new firm today, he told CNBC Make It in September 2024, it would be an "AI-centric" startup. For this list, we picked stocks from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust's 13F portfolio as of the end of the fourth quarter of 2024. These equities are also popular among elite hedge funds. Why are we interested in the stocks that hedge funds pile into? The reason is simple: our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds. Our quarterly newsletter's strategy selects 14 small-cap and large-cap stocks every quarter and has returned 373.4% since May 2014, beating its benchmark by 218 percentage points (). A colorful array of sparkling beverages in dozens of different containers on parade. Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:KOF), also known as Coca-Cola FEMSA, is a Mexican multinational beverage company headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico, and the Coca-Cola System's largest public bottler by sales volume. On March 17, Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:KOF) announced a $45 million investment in its production unit in Calle Blancos, Costa Rica. This project will enhance production capacity, improve logistics efficiency, and consolidate product supply in the country, all while increasing exports to markets such as Nicaragua and Panama. Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:KOF) reported a great fourth quarter of 2024. It raised revenue by 14.3% to MXN 75.5 billion (about $3.7 billion), owing to revenue management strategies and positive currency translation impacts. The company's volume also increased by 2.2% year on year, hitting 1.08 billion unit cases during the quarter. Overall KOF ranks 10th on our list of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust's stock picks. While we acknowledge the potential for KOF as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than KOF but trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this . READ NEXT: and . Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
13-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Coca-Cola FEMSA. de Full Year 2024 Earnings: EPS Misses Expectations
Revenue: Mex$279.8b (up 14% from FY 2023). Net income: Mex$23.7b (up 22% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 8.5% (up from 8.0% in FY 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. EPS: Mex$113 (up from Mex$93.00 in FY 2023). AI is about to change healthcare. These 20 stocks are working on everything from early diagnostics to drug discovery. The best part - they are all under $10bn in marketcap - there is still time to get in early. All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 2.6%. The primary driver behind last 12 months revenue was the Mexico segment contributing a total revenue of Mex$135.9b (49% of total revenue). Notably, cost of sales worth Mex$151.1b amounted to 54% of total revenue thereby underscoring the impact on earnings. The largest operating expense was Sales & Marketing costs, amounting to Mex$74.4b (71% of total expenses). Explore how KOF's revenue and expenses shape its earnings. Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 7.3% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.1% growth forecast for the Beverage industry in the US. Performance of the American Beverage industry. The company's share price is broadly unchanged from a week ago. It is worth noting though that we have found 1 warning sign for Coca-Cola FEMSA. de that you need to take into consideration. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Coca-Cola FEMSA. de (NYSE:KOF) Approves Cash Dividend Of MXN 7 Per Unit
Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:KOF) recently announced a significant dividend increase, reflecting its strong financial position. Over the last quarter, the company's share price rose 18%, a stark contrast to the broader market's 12% decline during the same period. The company's positive price movement may have been influenced by this positive dividend news, showing investor confidence, along with its robust Q4 earnings report earlier in the year. As global markets grapple with tariff uncertainties, Coca-Cola FEMSA's performance suggests resilience, countering the prevailing negative market sentiment. Buy, Hold or Sell Coca-Cola FEMSA. de? View our complete analysis and fair value estimate and you decide. Diversify your portfolio with solid dividend payers offering reliable income streams to weather potential market turbulence. The recent dividend increase by Coca-Cola FEMSA and its strong quarterly performance highlight a positive shift in its financial health, potentially boosting investor confidence. Over the past five years, the company's total return, encompassing share price appreciation and dividends, reached 154.95%. This substantial gain reflects steady growth compared to the past year's volatile market conditions, where Coca-Cola FEMSA managed to outperform the broader market with a negative 5.8% return. Such resilience may continue to drive investor interest in the company, especially given its strategic focus on digital expansion and infrastructure investments in key regions like Brazil and Mexico. The company's encouraging price movement, up 18% over the last quarter, offers a strong indication of investor optimism. This is partly fueled by robust future revenue and earnings forecasts. Analysts predict revenue growth of around 9.0% annually over the next three years and an increase in profit margins to 9.2%. If Coca-Cola FEMSA meets its earnings expectations, the company is anticipated to trade at a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.9x by 2028, lower than the current industry average in the U.S. Given the current share price of US$93.71 and a consensus price target of US$110.90, this suggests a potential increase of 14.7% if targets are met. However, this remains contingent on mitigating risks such as currency fluctuations and market competition. Dive into the specifics of Coca-Cola FEMSA. de here with our thorough balance sheet health report. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Companies discussed in this article include NYSE:KOF. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team@ Sign in to access your portfolio
