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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