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This Week in Logistics News (November 25 – December 1)

Logistics Viewpoints

million shoppers hit the stores and the internet to capitalize on Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation. The company will produce lean finely textured beef, rendered tallow and trim prime meats, which will be supplied to restaurants and retailers. million this year, up from 130.2

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When Opportunity Knocks, Say YES!

BlueYonder

She grew up in cities around the world until her father retired and her family settled in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she graduated high school and went on to earn an Accounting degree from the University of New Mexico. I audited retail facilities, gas stations, concessions and distribution centers for Army Airforce Exchange.

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How Will ELDs and Christmas Affect Van Rates?

DAT Solutions

The distribution centers and warehouses in those markets serve the big population centers of the Northeast, so a lot of retail freight is being hauled to its final destination now. mile, as retail freight moved between two distribution hubs. Salt Lake City to Stockton, CA , gained 20¢ at $1.78/mile. FALLING LANES.

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When Opportunity Knocks, Say YES!

BlueYonder

She grew up in cities around the world until her father retired and her family settled in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she graduated high school and went on to earn an Accounting degree from the University of New Mexico. I audited retail facilities, gas stations, concessions and distribution centers for Army Airforce Exchange.

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How Long Will Van Rates Stay This High?

DAT Solutions

Retail freight is expected to be more plentiful this year, and port traffic is way up. With retail season upon us, the general trend is for higher rates on eastbound lanes, with more demand for deliveries into the population centers in the Northeast. For more than a month now, rates have averaged above $2.00/mile,

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The Top Logistics and Supply Chain Journalists & Thought Leaders to Know for 2020

Shipchain

His works have been published in The Cincinnati Enquirer, the Albuquerque Journa,l and Sun-Sentinel. . In the age of Amazon, her voice is a beacon for companies struggling to find the bridge between omnichannel retail and last-mile delivery success. . Dave Blanchard. Jason Rosing. Mitch MacDonald.