Border States Selects Blue Yonder To Streamline Its Warehouse Operations & Improve Customer Service

From rising materials costs to trade tensions, ongoing disruptions and uncertainty continue to generate supply chain challenges for the electrical distribution industry. That’s why Border States, a leading electrical distributor, has selected Blue Yonder to power its first regional distribution centre, slated to open in late 2026. Border States will deploy Blue Yonder Warehouse Management and Warehouse Labor Management solutions — underpinned by the Blue Yonder Platform — supported by Open Sky Group, a Blue Yonder partner.

Border States provides innovative products and supply chain solutions to the construction, industrial and utility markets. As one of the largest electrical distributors in the U.S., Border States has grown exponentially over the years, with more than 130 locations across the country. To support its expanding network, Border States is planning to add several distribution centres equipped with robust solutions to streamline operations, so it turned to Blue Yonder to improve warehouse performance and customer service.

With Blue Yonder, Border States will be able to:

• Optimise end-to-end warehouse processes to increase performance, efficiency and service levels.
• Effectively manage inventory across a vast network to reduce costs and improve customer service.
• Increase employee satisfaction and retention to maximise performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Boost productivity, reduce labour costs and unlock hidden efficiencies with fair, accurate performance tracking powered by engineered standards and real-time work visibility.
• Scale and adapt operations as needed to support changing demands and overcome disruptions.

“We are excited about our distribution centre strategy and collaborations with Blue Yonder and Open Sky Group,” said Tony Serati, vice president, Supply Chain Strategy, Border States. “These collaborations will help better serve our customers, scale our business through strong growth projections, drive operational efficiencies, and enhance the experience for our employee owners. Blue Yonder’s AI-enabled, end-to-end warehousing solutions will enable us to achieve these goals and build a more resilient and scalable supply chain.”

Blue Yonder Warehouse Management leverages machine learning and system-directed activities to achieve end-to-end warehouse optimisation. The comprehensive, highly scalable solution will allow Border States to increase accuracy, efficiency, throughput and customer satisfaction. In addition, Blue Yonder Warehouse Labor Management will enable Border States to improve labour productivity, utilisation and morale with actionable insights and performance reporting.

“At Open Sky Group, we’re proud to support Border States on this pivotal project,” said Jeremy Hudson, vice president, Client Services, Open Sky Group. “Their investment in Blue Yonder’s advanced warehouse and labour management solutions reflects a strong commitment to operational excellence. We look forward to helping them scale smarter, improve workforce performance, and deliver even greater service to their customers.”

“Leveraging advanced technology and automation is essential for transforming warehouse operations into a competitive advantage,” said Umar Ausaf, general manager, Global Manufacturing, Blue Yonder. “Blue Yonder’s cloud-based solutions will provide Border States with increased visibility, efficiency and control to improve customer service, cost savings and decision-making across their entire supply chain while supporting the company’s long-term growth.”