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How Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade logistics has worked for almost 100 years

Massive logistics feat is considered Macy’s gift to Americans

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The logistics of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a massive undertaking and takes all year long. Interested in learning how it works? In this week’s episode of Tracks Through Time, Deputy Editor Brielle Jaekel and 3PL expert Mary O’Connell explain it all and also reveal some really interesting facts about the parade. 

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Brielle Jaekel

Brielle is the deputy editor of Freight Waves and has a more-than-10-year history in B2B publishing, tackling cutting edge stories in business, with four years specifically focused on freight. She’s interviewed numerous CEOs and is adept at finding stories that matter to the industry. She believes in finding a new way forward in the supply chain to solve problems, drive sustainability and put people first. If you’d like to get in touch with Brielle, please email her at bjaekel@freightwaves.com.