Blue Yonder: Optimising Cold Chain Operations for RealCold

Cold chain operations present unique challenges compared to traditional supply chains, given the time and temperature-sensitive nature of goods such as perishable food products. Efficiency, speed and accuracy are critical to maintaining product safety and quality.
To meet these demands, RealCold, a key player in cold chain services, is deploying Blue Yonder’s Warehouse Management solution to digitally transform its operations, with Netlogistik, a trusted partner of Blue Yonder, leading the implementation.
Expanding to meet industry demands
Established in 2022, RealCold was founded to meet the evolving needs of food processors, retailers and the food service sector. The company has rapidly expanded by building a network of high-throughput facilities and offering a wide range of customer-focused solutions.
Currently, RealCold operates five key facilities across major US consumption markets, with plans to open additional locations in Florida and Texas in early 2025. Another facility is set to launch in New Jersey by the first quarter of 2026.
To support this growth, RealCold sought a scalable, resilient SaaS solution capable of managing the complex operational requirements of its customers. Ultimately, the company chose Blue Yonder based on its proven expertise in the cold chain sector and innovative software offerings.
Keith Goldsmith, CEO at RealCold, highlights the significance of this strategic decision: "Our customers have a wide range of storage, distribution and fulfilment requirements, from high-volume case pick to direct-to-consumer delivery.
"Blue Yonder’s end-to-end WMS enables us to effectively manage diverse operations while seamlessly integrating with our existing technology and infrastructure, ensuring our clients receive the best-possible service and outcomes."
Improving operational efficiency
With Blue Yonder’s Warehouse Management platform and Netlogistik’s implementation expertise, RealCold aims to realise several operational advantages, including:
- Faster onboarding: Accelerated start-up times for new customer operations through streamlined system integrations.
- Increased visibility: Improved accuracy and customer service levels by enabling full visibility into warehouse processes.
- Enhanced insights: Data-driven insights to support productivity and performance improvements.
- Adaptability: The ability to meet evolving customer requirements with configurable workflows and expansive customisation options.
Nafe Hagen, General Manager for Global Logistics Service Providers and Edge Technologies at Blue Yonder, expresses enthusiasm for the collaboration: "Blue Yonder Warehouse Management offers RealCold the flexibility to rapidly scale and adapt their operations to meet constantly changing demands.
"We’re excited to team up with Netlogistik to help RealCold achieve profitable growth and provide their customers with a competitive advantage."
Strengthening strategic partnerships
The partnership with Netlogistik ensures a smooth implementation process as RealCold continues its expansion efforts. Netlogistik brings extensive experience in 3PL operations and Blue Yonder deployments, further supporting RealCold's efforts to meet dynamic cold chain demands.
Jagan Reddy, Managing Partner at Netlogistik, underscores the importance of this collaboration: "With our extensive experience in 3PL and Blue Yonder implementations, Netlogistik is excited to support RealCold in scaling its operations to meet dynamic cold chain demands."
As RealCold moves forward with its digital transformation, this strategic investment underscores the company’s commitment to staying at the forefront of cold chain innovation and delivering exceptional service to its customers.
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