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This Week in Logistics News (March 5 – 11)

Logistics Viewpoints

When the Covid lockdown first hit, retail stores closed their doors, and consumers went online to order essential supplies. The toymaker’s top performing brands included Lego City, Lego Technic, Lego Creator Expert, Lego Harry Potter, and Lego Star Wars. So just how did the pandemic affect Lego’s revenues? billion in 20021.

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Van Rates Peak in July, Flatbed Prices Rise in Southeast

DAT Solutions

This could be due to retail re-stocking for back-to-school season, which would be a good sign. DAT Flatbed TriHaul of the Week: Houston - Oklahoma City - Ft Worth - Houston. So, you’re taking a load from Houston to Oklahoma City , and then you haul a second load from Oklahoma City to Fort Worth.

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Fearless Females of Supply Chain: Overcoming the Seeds of Doubt

BlueYonder

Our supply chain team works primarily from our headquarters in Oklahoma City, but we also spend a decent amount of time out in our stores and with our merchandising team. After 20 years in retail, I found that it’s a natural fit for me to improve processes that are dysfunctional.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 7 – 13)

Logistics Viewpoints

Like many superstitions that have evolved over time and across cultures, it is difficult to pinpoint the precise origins of Friday the 13th. Absurd” safety inspections are causing wait times as long as 24 hours in lines that stretch for 14 miles, Mexico’s biggest trucking group said in a statement October 8.