Kuehne+Nagel deploys Blue Yonder technology platform across company’s global logistics network
Kuehne+Nagel says it is boosting its digital capabilities in contract logistics through the evolution of KN SwiftLOG, its warehouse management system, into a cloud native platform with agentic AI capabilities. The deployment spans more than 1,000 sites in close to 100 countries. To support this, the platform is built on Blue Yonder. This brings KN SwiftLOG into a unified, cloud-based environment while continuing as Kuehne+Nagel’s established warehouse management system.
The global roll-out began in April and is being implemented in phases to ensure continuity of service.
“Evolving KN SwiftLOG into a cloud native platform allows us to connect operations, data, and workflows more effectively across locations. As supply chains become more complex, improving efficiency remains a key driver for adopting cloud-based solutions. This shift supports consistent execution at scale and helps us respond more quickly to customer requirements, while maintaining reliable service delivery,” says Eduardo Razuck, Executive Vice President, Contract Logistics, Kuehne+Nagel.
The platform lays the foundation for more efficient and coordinated operations across the network, connecting warehouse activities with data driven insights and intelligent automation. This enables more accurate planning, clearer visibility, and faster responses to disruptions. The first customer deployment is planned to go live in Asia in July.
“Together, Kuehne+Nagel and its customers will benefit from AI enabled execution and next-generation operating practices that increase productivity, speed and agility,” says Duncan Angove, CEO at Blue Yonder. "The future of supply chain belongs to those who can standardise globally, decide faster, and adapt at the speed of disruption.”
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
Supply chain technology will be a key focus area at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards.
The awards are now open for entries and celebrate global retail technology innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.
Our winners will be revealed at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London on Wednesday, 4th November.
Check out our 2025 winners here.
Our 2025 hall of fame entrants were revealed during a sold out event which took place at The HAC on 16th October and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by award winning comedian, actress and writer Tiff Stevenson.
In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “This is the awards’ fifth year as a physical event. We started off with just 30 people at the South Place Hotel not far from here, then moved to London Bridge Hotel, then The Barbican, and last year RIBA’s HQ in the West End.”
“But I’m conscious of the fact that, to quote the legend that is Taylor Swift, You’re only as hot as your last hit, baby. So, this year we’ve moved to our biggest venue yet, and also pulled in our largest number of entries to date and broken attendance records.”
He added: “This year’s submissions have without doubt been our best yet. To quote one of the judges: The examples of innovative developments across both traditional and digital retail spaces were truly remarkable.”
Congratulations to our winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Tiff Stevenson, and all those who attended our 2025 gathering.
