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Panasonic completes acquisition of Blue Yonder for $8.5bn

Acquisition values Blue Yonder at USD8.5 billion, accelerates the Autonomous Supply Chain to deliver smarter, more connected supply chains and optimized multi-channel commerce
  • The acquisition has completed antitrust clearance procedures and received approval of regulatory authorities in the US and other countries
  • The acquisition has completed antitrust clearance procedures and received approval of regulatory authorities in the US and other countries

Panasonic Corporation recently announced that it has completed the acquisition of Blue Yonder, the leading end-to-end digital fulfillment platform provider. 

Panasonic has now purchased the remaining 80 percent of shares of Blue Yonder, adding to the 20 percent which Panasonic acquired in July 2020. The investment values Blue Yonder at USD8.5 billion.

Since Panasonic’s announcement to acquire all shares on April 23, 2021, the acquisition has completed antitrust clearance procedures and received approval of regulatory authorities in the US and other countries.

The acquisition accelerates Panasonic’s and Blue Yonder’s shared vision for an Autonomous Supply Chain. 

By unifying Panasonic’s sensing technologies and edge devices with Blue Yonder’s AI/ML-powered planning, execution and commerce solutions, companies can create smarter and more connected e-commerce strategies, retail stores, warehouses, transportation, and workplaces. 

This unique end-to-end offering provides customers with unlimited visibility, control, and orchestration, allowing them to pivot operations in real-time, provide superior customer experiences, and deliver more profitable business outcomes.

“Panasonic’s Edge technology with Blue Yonder’s AI/ML capabilities combines IoT devices and an AI-powered platform to gather and analyze data more quickly and with greater insight,” explained industry analyst Simon Ellis, Program Vice President, IDC. “Panasonic’s resources and Blue Yonder’s innovation will accelerate the development of the tools customers need to anticipate and prevent disruptions and breathe autonomy into their supply chains.”

This acquisition enhances Panasonic’s own digital transformation and customer-centric focus. The Panasonic Group will shift to a holding company system on April 1, 2022, focusing on strategic businesses in key areas such as providing supply chain innovation and automation.

Through this transformation, Panasonic aims to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society through more efficient use of limited global resources.

The Blue Yonder brand will be retained and the business will function within the Panasonic Connected Solutions Company. 

Blue Yonder CEO Girish Rishi and the entire leadership team will remain with the company.