Delivering the Future

Bringing AI to the Edge with Panasonic, Blue Yonder, and Zetes

Broadcasting live from the Panasonic Campus in Munich, a state-of-the-art technology showroom and collaboration hub, we recently explored one of the most exciting and transformative topics in the industry today: bringing artificial intelligence (AI) to the edge.

Together with our partners Blue Yonder, a global leader in AI for the supply chain, and Zetes, a trusted provider of supply chain execution solutions, we showcased how deep integration of hardware, software, and AI is shaping the future of the supply chain management.

Written by
Carlos Osuna

Head of R&D Europe – Panasonic Connect Europe

From Munich to the World: A Shared Vision for Smart Logistics

Opened in 2020, the Panasonic Campus Munich served as the perfect venue for this forward-thinking livestream. More than just a studio, the Campus is a center of innovation, hosting workshops and collaborations.

Our event brought together audiences from across the corporate networks of Panasonic Connect, Blue Yonder, and Zetes - a joint live broadcast that underscored our shared commitment to driving real value in logistics and manufacturing through AI and edge computing.

Why AI at the Edge Matters for Logistics Providers

The session began by addressing some of the most pressing challenges logistics providers face today:

The ongoing shift toward omnichannel fulfillment
Increasing volumes of returns and the demand for efficient reverse logistics
Growing pressure to achieve sustainability targets in a high-emission industry
Massive amounts of data that are difficult to turn into actionable insights

While AI is often treated as a buzzword, its real power emerges when deployed at the edge - right where decisions are made: in warehouses, transport hubs, and fulfillment centers. Intelligent AI agents are already helping frontline staff make faster, smarter decisions from day one, ensuring smoother, more responsive operations.

Real-World Applications: From Control Towers to AI Agents

Blue Yonder’s solutions serve three primary sectors: retailers, manufacturers, and logistics service providers (3PLs, 4PLs, 5PLs). At Transport Logistic 2025 in Munich, Blue Yonder highlighted live use cases where:

AI-powered control towers provide up-to-the-second inventory visibility across the network
Autonomous agents help optimize order fulfillment, routing, and transportation execution
Advanced planning and optimization tools improve stock movement from factory to store or even direct to a customer’s doorstep

The real magic lies in how we combine AI with hardware at the edge, enabling faster, smarter decision-making without the latency of centralized systems. That’s where Panasonic’s edge solutions, Blue Yonder’s AI algorithms, and Zetes’ execution platforms intersect.

From Innovation to Impact

This collaborative approach is more than a vision - it's already delivering results. Customers across industries are leveraging our joint technologies to:

Improve efficiency across the first, middle, and last mile of logistics
Make supply chains more resilient and responsive
Reduce operational costs while meeting sustainability targets

By bringing AI to the edge, we're not just enabling smarter supply chains, but we’re empowering people on the ground with tools that make a tangible difference every day.

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Together with Blue Yonder and Zetes, Panasonic Connect is proud to lead the charge in reshaping the future of supply chain management and manufacturing - one intelligent edge at a time.

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