Blue Ridge Global Pros and Cons

They have delivered along every step in the process and post-implementation and have been exceptional with support via the Lifeline offering. These are the reasons plus others that guided us to choose Blue Ridge vs. the competition. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As with any software, the learning curve of all of the functionality is longer than one would like - Blue Ridge has a terrific training program which has helped us tremendously, but there are many other tools we are learning about and beginning to utilize Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The cloud based platform is very convenient and makes collaboration efficient. The comprehensive educational material, training, Life Line assistance, and frequent updates is a confidence boost to all supply chain users from beginner to expert. A lot of the heavy duty statistical modeling, data analytics, and business intelligence reporting is accounted for to make the experience transferrable across a variety of industries. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Blue Ridge like all other supply chain tools is not the catch all solution, and no tool will ever be, but it can improve on updates to provide more nuanced industry application. It is not a robust enough tool to drive S&OP and long-term strategic planning. Definitely the foundations are there, but for organizations that do not know where to start it would be difficult for Blue Ridge to drive that planning. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Blue Ridge's exception and alert based dashboard that helps identify potential risks and opportunities to improve. The Analytics tool is exceptional and helps me set and track goals monthly for my buyers. The Life-Line consultant piece was the deciding factor to select Blue Ridge. The monthly meetings with management and buyers gives us a "consultants" view into our world and often identifies ways to improve. Our implentation process with Blue Ridge and my companies IT support team was seemless while customer support is available and responds quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Not much....but the analytical columns could auto shrink on reports. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Blue Ridge has a straight forward implementation roadmap. The software is designed to be flexible with what data is required and how the data can be used. Blue Ridge also puts together a straightforward easy to understand forecast and order suggestions that can be used multiple ways by the end users. The ability to automate the integrations both ways and allow seamless ordering if the ERP allows is also an excellent feature for companies that have many orders that need to be processed daily. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Blue Ridge is excellent in distribution settings - it doesn't perform as well in retial settings with complex item hierarchies and grouping needs (color/dimension/size) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The numerous reports I am able to run are most helpful. Easy to use and the customer support is outstanding in answering any questions you may have. They will walk you through and explain thoroughly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I have not come across any downsides of using Blue Ridge. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Blue Ridge has brought our purchasing department to the next level. Lowered inventory levels, lowered carrying costs, increased fill rates and increased inventory turns. Customer support (Lifeline) is a huge plus, they are always very responsive to our needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Some newly introduced features may be buggy, but nothing major. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The two things that I like best about Blue Ridge Global is the assistance from the Life Line Support agents in assisting me in my business planning and the data that is housed in the SCA (Supply Chain Analytics) package. The SCA package is a very easy to use way to create and analyze reporting for all levels within our organization. I am in the SCA platform daily. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The only downside, if I can really call it that, is the inability to shrink columns within the SCP planning view. While all of the infomration is available to review, the display could use some work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The application considers many variables to determine the optimal way to replenish inventory and take the guesswork out of it for buyers. It will reduce inventory safety stock while at the same time increasing service level. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

For buyers unfamiliar with replenishment software, it can be a bit of a learning curve, but Blue Ridge provides excellent training and support resources. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The Low Stock Alerts, makes sure to have inventory arrive when you need it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Planners should be able to change the display and font on the item forecast screen. The forecast grid is very light Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Blue Ridge offers a product that provides an exception-based dashboard, expertly highlighting potential risks to your end customers. The user-friendly interface and data-driven suggested orders or transfers ensure your inventory is right-sized within a few months. Their knowledgeable team and reliable software make navigating inventory management both thorough and efficient Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Initially, it can be challenging to trust a system like Blue Ridge, especially if you’ve never used third-party planning software before. However, once you embrace the calculations and recommendations, you’ll find it to be an empowering and innovative solution, perfect for tackling today's complex market demands. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.