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Why it matters
The Philippines’ fragmented geography, infrastructure bottlenecks, and growing competition in the convenience retail sector make supply chain optimization a high-stakes challenge. For 7-Eleven’s 4,200-store network, the partnership promises both cost savings and improved service to customers.
Driving the news
Blue Yonder executives said their technology will help the retailer implement “perpetual inventory”, a system that provides real-time visibility of stocks across stores and distribution centers.
“Retailers, one of their top three priorities is inventory. It is the core, and a lot of people call the solution the heart of retail,” said Antonio Boccalandro, Blue Yonder’s Asia Pacific president.
By automating replenishment and predictive optimization, 7-Eleven expects to reduce excess inventory, cut waste from perishables, and keep high-demand products consistently available.
By the numbers
Between the lines
The deal underscores the growing role of software-as-a-service (SaaS) in critical retail operations. Blue Yonder executives stressed that uptime is crucial.“If our solution is down for even 15 minutes, it’s a huge impact. Now you got trucks that don’t have full products on there. It almost feels like our software provides public infrastructure,” said Corey Tollefson, Blue Yonder’s Chief Revenue Officer.
What’s next
7-Eleven Philippines expects the rollout to sharpen its competitiveness as it expands further in the Visayas and Mindanao. Blue Yonder, meanwhile, sees the project as a model for tackling the country’s complex retail logistics—spanning 7,000 islands and highly variable demand patterns.
— Edited by Daxim L. Lucas
