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Mothercare International Expansion with BluJay TMS Trading Platform

Case study of Mothercare's BluJay Commerce deployment for global supplier integration, electronic trading, and franchise network support across 60+ countries.

Published
June 4, 2026
Read time
3 min read
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Mothercare implemented BluJay Commerce to replace legacy EDI systems and manage a complex global supply chain spanning 1,500 stores in 60 countries. The platform handles 5,000 purchase orders weekly and 1,900 invoices daily while integrating with JDA and Manhattan Associates systems. It enables drop shipping, franchise data exchange via FTP, and low-cost supplier onboarding without VAN fees.

Key takeaways

BluJay Commerce replaced legacy EDI with web-based platform supporting 5,000 POs weekly and 1,900 invoices daily

Platform integrates with JDA merchandising and Manhattan Associates WMS without data re-entry

Suppliers require only internet and laser printer; no VAN costs for Mothercare or trading partners

External FTP capability enables franchise sales order, stock, and sales data exchange

System supports drop shipping for large items with full order visibility throughout fulfillment

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