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The VF Corporation Invested in Supply Chain Agility Before COVID Made “Agility” the New Buzzword

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Bailey has worked most of his career at VF – as an industrial engineer in facilities, in strategic sourcing, running offshore operations, and now as the person in charge of the company’s entire supply chain. VF Corporation (VFC) is a global apparel, footwear and accessories company headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

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Spot Market Freight Rates Soar After Hurricane Harvey

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The Southeast, especially Atlanta , is also the main source of relief supplies — including plywood, ice, and bottled water — headed for Florida in advance of Hurricane Irma. Denver to Houston rose 59¢ to $1.63 per mile, the biggest weekly jump ever on an outbound Denver lane. FALLING LANES. per mile.

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Is the spot market sputtering or stabilizing?

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The reopening of Donner Pass in California and other passes in the Pacific Northwest led to a handful of lanes falling, while very few lanes showed an increase. to Denver regained 10¢ to $2.32/mile, The nationwide trends of locally sourced fresh produce or alternate sourcing may be part of the explanation for lower reefer volumes.

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Is the spot market sputtering or stabilizing?

DAT Solutions

The reopening of Donner Pass in California and other passes in the Pacific Northwest led to a handful of lanes falling, while very few lanes showed an increase. to Denver regained 10¢ to $2.32/mile, The nationwide trends of locally sourced fresh produce or alternate sourcing may be part of the explanation for lower reefer volumes.

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7-Week Streak of Higher Rates Ends – For Now

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The decline in the national average could be short-lived, too, with volumes surging in California and across other western states, and demand is high on eastbound lanes. pushed rates up 22¢ on the lane to Denver , averaging $2.97/mile Denver to Chicago was also up 19¢ to $1.31/mile RISING LANES. mile last week.

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Sun Belt States are Hot for Seasonal Freight

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Meanwhile, produce season is underway in parts of California, Florida and Texas, and reefer rates are responding to the seasonal transition. Outbound rates fell in key Northern markets, including Chicago , Denver , and Philadelphia. Flatbeds saw rising freight volume and rates in the Southwest and a handful of Southeastern markets.

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Activant Anticipates More Virtual Collaboration in B2B Distribution

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According to James Davis, president of Industrial Specialties Manufacturing of Denver, Colo., “We found Summit very informative, the presenters well prepared, and the content relevant to our current business needs. SOURCE Activant Solutions Inc. ” Added William Foster, IT manager at Packard Inc. Back to top. RELATED LINKS.