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6 River Systems Continues 2020 Momentum Led by Award Wins and New Global Deployment Sites

6 River Systems

We were recognized for our work with Lockheed Martin’s Rotary and Mission Systems group in 2019, implementing Chucks to support fulfillment operations in their distribution center in Oklahoma City. DHL , Toledo, Spain, our first Spanish site, went live with Chucks picking pet food and supplies for a leading pet supply retailer.

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2 Signs That the Freight Recession Really Is Over

DAT Solutions

Higher prices out of Memphis and Columbus tell us that retail traffic is moving, and higher rates out of Dallas and Seattle show us that the improvement is far-reaching. Houston to Oklahoma City was down 8¢ to $1.97/mile. Load-to-truck ratios are highest for vans in the darker red areas on the Hot States Map above.

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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. Walmart announced this week that it has become Canada’s first major retailer to offer carbon-neutral last-mile delivery for e-commerce purchases, including online grocery.

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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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Spot Freight Volumes Get Welcomed Boost

DAT Solutions

Those lanes are closely tied to retail, and other retail lanes were down last week. Memphis to Indianapolis was more typical of retail lanes last week, falling 20¢ to $1.90/mile. Houston to Oklahoma City is lane influenced heavily by the energy sector, and rates fell 16¢ to $2.02/mile. FALLING LANES.

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Major Freight Markets Saw Biggest Rate Surge of the Year

DAT Solutions

Freight patterns showed increased retail trade ahead of Memorial Day weekend, and since some drivers finished the week up early ahead of the holiday weekend, capacity also tightened. Houston to Oklahoma City rose 24¢ to an average of $2.04/mile. Rates on the top 100 van lanes showed the strongest surge of the year.

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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. Based on my past roles, I was really eager to work in a retail environment where I could leverage my experiences and also really be able to enact positive outcomes.