| / | Nissin Foods teams up with highspring and Blue Yonder to adopt AI-driven Supply Chain planning for faster, smarter decisions |. | / | NewswireTODAY - /newswire/ - Nashville, TN, United States, 2026/07/24 - Highspring announced that it has partnered with Blue Yonder to implement Blue Yonder Demand and Supply Planning, which leverages advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabilities for Nissin Foods USA - BlueYonder.com. | | / | Your Banner Ad Here instead - Showing along with ALL Articles covering Software Announcements Replace these Affiliate Programs at ANYTIME! Your banner here within the next hour. Learn How! | | / | Discover more News Business Formation news Highspring, a leading global professional services provider, today announced that it has partnered with Blue Yonder to implement Blue Yonder Demand and Supply Planning, which leverages advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabilities for Nissin Foods USA. This initiative marks a significant step forward in Nissin Foods' digital transformation, transitioning the company from legacy planning tools to a fully integrated AI-powered supply chain solution. The announcement comes as companies across industries face growing supply chain challenges, including talent shortages and rising operational complexity. Using Highspring's supply chain-as-a-service offering, Nissin Foods gains access to a comprehensive approach that replaces traditional manual processes and sales-driven forecasting with accurate, unbiased, and data-driven planning capabilities. This collaboration enables the organization to streamline inventory management, improve forecasting accuracy, and reduce operational costs, all while shifting from capital-intensive investments to predictable operational expenses. "We look forward to collaborating and embarking on this journey to help Nissin because it's vital for organizations to have the right capabilities to enable a more dynamic and resilient supply chain" says Bob Patel, Managing Partner and Practice Leader, Retail Planning and Supply Chain Management at Highspring. "With AI- and ML-driven innovation from Blue Yonder and Highspring's deep domain experience coupled with unique supply chain-as-a-service, we look forward to serving Nissin Foods in its vision to improve its operational efficiency, improve forecast accuracy, and make better planning decisions, allowing Nissin to focus on its core competency by offering an innovative variety of products at a faster pace." Blue Yonder Demand and Supply Planning, one of the company's AI-powered Cognitive Solutions, features an intelligent optimization solver that will enable Nissin Foods to increase fill rates while reducing existing inventory levels and maximizing resource utilization. The solution also provides: Automated forecasting powered by AI and ML to improve forecast accuracy, reduce working capital and build supply chain resiliency Greater agility for finance and operations teams through accurate, real-time insights A flexible managed services model that meets Nissin Foods' corporate strategy "Since Nissin Foods founder Momofuku Ando invented the world's first instant ramen and sparked a global food revolution, innovation has been the foundation of our success," says Yukio Yokoyama, Chief Representative, Americas, President and CEO of Nissin Foods. "This latest transformation, through our partnership with Blue Yonder, represents the next chapter in that legacy, empowering us with enhanced visibility, agility, and collaboration across our supply chain, finance, and operations teams. By leveraging advanced planning capabilities, we will be able to make smarter decisions, respond more quickly to market changes, and operate more efficiently across our business. Just as importantly, this transformation will strengthen our partnerships with customers by helping us better serve their needs, anticipate changing demand, and adapt to evolving consumer preferences, ensuring we continue to deliver the quality, reliability, and value they expect from Nissin Foods." About Nissin Foods Nissin Foods (nissinfoods.com) was established in 1958 by Momofuku Ando, who invented the first instant ramen noodle in Japan inspired by his belief that" peace will come to the world when there is enough food." In 1972, Nissin Foods USA opened its first plant in Gardena, California, introducing ramen noodles to American consumers. In 1971, CUP NOODLE was launched in Japan and then debuted as Cup Noodles in the U.S. in 1973, revolutionizing the industry by creating a product that could package, prepare, and serve noodles all in one. For over 65 years, Nissin Foods has created delicious and convenient Asian-inspired meals at an affordable value. Nissin Foods USA develops and markets a variety of products including Cup Noodles(R), Top Ramen(R), Top Ramen(R) Bowl, Cup Noodles(R) Stir Fry(R), Cup Noodles(R) Stir Fry(R) Rice With Noodles, Chow Mein, Hot & Spicy Bowl, Hot & Spicy FIRE WOK and GEKI(TM). The company corporate philosophy inspires commitment to taste, convenience, and quality. Visit NissinFoods.com for more information. About Highspring Highspring (highspring.com) is a leading global professional services organization with three integrated offerings Consulting, Managed Services, and Talent Solutions. Vaco by Highspring specializes in delivering tailored Talent Solutions. Its expertise includes Accounting and Finance, Business and Digital Transformation, Risk and Compliance, Information Technology, and more. With more than 10,000 employees across 45+ offices worldwide, NewswireToday — Limelon Advertising, Co. give partners the agility to thrive, address challenges, and seize opportunities in a rapidly changing world. 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Nissin Cup Noodles drops Kansas City and Texas BBQ flavors. Bringing sweet, tangy pulled pork-inspired ramen and its Texas BBQ rival. Summary. Nissin Foods has launched two limited-time ramen variations highlighting famous American barbecue regions available at Walmart The Kansas City release features sweet and tangy pulled pork flavor notes designed to recreate the cookout experience without the preparation hassle Both instant options cook in five minutes and offer a convenient alternative to traditional outdoor grilling Nissin Foods is shifting the instant ramen landscape with a bold culinary pivot. The global noodle powerhouse just dropped two limited-time barbecue offerings tailored for the American palate. Cup Noodles Kansas City BBQ and its Texas counterpart have officially arrived at Walmart retail locations. This release blends iconic regional cookout flavors into a microwavable format. Fans can bypass the charcoal and lighter fluid entirely while securing a savory meal in just five minutes. The Kansas City variant steps away from traditional broth to deliver a distinctly sweet and tangy profile. Product developers engineered the seasoning to mimic classic pulled pork notes reimagined inside the staple Cup Noodle. Each serving contains no added MSG and packs a hearty nutritional profile including 380 calories and 54 grams of carbohydrates. This specific recipe caters to summer days and late-night cravings alike by offering an immediate fix for intense outdoor dining nostalgia. Nissin actively pits the two regional styles against each other in promotional materials by asking consumers which barbecue capital reigns supreme. The Texas version rounds out the dual release to represent a different cornerstone of American smokehouse culture while the Kansas City edition leans into its sticky-sweet heritage. Both options aim to eliminate common cooking disasters like burnt meat and dry ribs. The brand calls this approach securing big taste without the big fail. This unconventional launch highlights a growing trend in the snack industry where companies fuse global convenience foods with hyper-local American flavor profiles. The experimental strategy tests the boundaries of traditional instant noodles by expanding the portfolio far beyond standard chicken and beef. Shoppers can currently find these regional staples alongside other modern innovations like HotPot Fusions and protein-enhanced lines in store aisles. The strategic rollout keeps the legacy brand culturally relevant in an increasingly competitive grocery market.