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🦃 Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving isn’t just about turkey and pie – it’s also a masterclass in supply chain and logistics! Think about it… 🍗 46 million turkeys are on the move, traveling an average of 1,500 miles to hit your dinner table. 🥧 $25 billion in food and drink will be consumed this holiday – and every single item depends on trucking and logistics to arrive on time. 🚛 80% of U.S. goods, including truck parts, are transported by trucks. Without the right parts, those trucks wouldn’t be rolling, and our Thanksgiving feasts might be a little late! This holiday reminds us of the incredible teamwork between supply chain professionals, truckers, and logistics heroes who ensure our tables are full and our family gatherings are warm. 💪 As you enjoy your feast, give thanks to the drivers working long hours, the warehouses running at full tilt, and the technicians keeping trucks in tip-top shape. They’re the backbone of a successful Thanksgiving supply chain! Here’s to: ✅ On-time deliveries. ✅ Well-stocked shelves. ✅ Safe journeys for every driver on the road. Happy Thanksgiving to the entire supply chain community! ⛓️💥 🌐 Let’s keep the wheels turning! 🚚💨 #Thanksgiving2024 #SupplyChainHeroes #LogisticsLife #TruckingCommunity #TruckPartsMatter #OnTheRoad #Teamwork #SupplyChainManagement #TurkeyDayLogistics #SupplyChain #Logistics #FleetManagement

🍁 Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁 May your day be filled with joy, delicious food, and the warmth of those you hold dear. Let’s take a moment to appreciate all the blessings in our lives and spread kindness wherever we go. What are you thankful for this year? Share your thoughts in the comments below! 🧡 #Thanksgiving #Logistics #SupplyChain #OOCLLogistics

I used to think Thanksgiving was just about the turkey. Then, one day, I realized something: It’s about celebrating those who make our lives better. By widening our footprint in the world. Thankful to the customers who push us to deliver better and innovate smarter. Thankful for family and friends who love us, support us, and push us to be our best. And mostly, to have like-minded rebels (and family members) who will fight over the last piece of pumpkin pie. It's why I am "Grateful for customers who challenge us. They're like free consultants MINUS the PowerPoints." Customers & Family = Pumpkin pie Those who push us = More pumpkin pie + Whipped cream My takeaway for this day: Celebrate those who make your life richer and never forget to show your gratitude. Have a safe and amazing Thanksgiving filled with laughter. ----------------------------------------- ♻️ Repost if you agree. 🔔 Follow David Brier for daily tips on branding and selling

We're back with our famous Thanksgiving dinner process map! Thank you to all of our valued partners and employees for another fantastic year! As we gather around tables filled with turkey, stuffing, and gratitude, let's take a moment to appreciate the intricate choreography behind a successful Thanksgiving feast.   Whether you're orchestrating a family gathering or optimizing business operations, remember: good planning is always something to be thankful for.   From all of us at PRO, have a wonderful Thanksgiving!   #ThanksgivingProcessMap #BusinessOptimization #GratefulForEfficiency #Thanksgiving

🍂 Thanksgiving Reflections: Unpacking What’s Behind the Feast 🍂 As we gather for Thanksgiving, tables filled with food and drink, it’s easy to focus solely on what’s in front of us—the abundance, the flavors, the holiday cheer. But have you ever stopped to think about how those items got there? Behind every plate is a chain of labor, resources, and decisions. Yet, in our modern economy, these connections are often invisible. This disconnect is what some call commodity fetishism—when we only see the finished product and lose sight of the human hands and efforts that made it possible. The turkey didn’t just appear. It’s the result of farmers, factory workers, drivers, grocery staff, and many others whose labor is rarely acknowledged, much less celebrated. This Thanksgiving, let’s take a moment to look beyond the surface. What stories, struggles, and systems are baked into the meal we enjoy? Gratitude isn’t just about being thankful for what we have—it’s about being mindful of how we got it and who made it possible. Maybe that awareness is something we can carry beyond the holiday table. Wishing you all a thoughtful and reflective Thanksgiving. 🍁 #Thanksgiving #Gratitude #MindfulConsumption

This Monday, October 14th is Thanksgiving Day in Canada – a time to share with family and friends, and to pause in our busy lives to be grateful for those blessings that have made their way into our world. But what’s Thanksgiving all about, why does the Canadian Thanksgiving differ from its American cousin, and why do we celebrate it at all?  While many European countries have marked the autumn harvest with some form of festival for centuries, the concept of Thanksgiving has its roots squarely in the New World. There is considerable debate however over where and when the first Thanksgiving occurred, with the famed Pilgrim’s Thanksgiving held in 1621 at Plymouth, Massachusetts touted by Americans as the first ever. Canadians however claim the original Thanksgiving took place in 1578 at Nunavut in the high arctic, where English explorer Sir Martin Frobisher and the other members of his expedition, paused to give thanks for having made a safe passage across the Atlantic, followed by their successful penetration into the then unknown Arctic Ocean. Lacking turkey and the fixings normally associated with Thanksgiving, Frobisher and company tucked into a somewhat less appealing spread consisting of salt beef, mushy peas and hard biscuits, according to entries from the journey’s log. The cross-border distinctiveness of Thanksgiving even extends to the date of the celebration, with the fourth Thursday in November recognized as Thanksgiving Day in the United States, while the second Monday in October serves that same purpose north of the border.  Thanksgiving Day, while long recognized across Canada did not officially become a statutory holiday until 1957. In America, where the holiday seems to hold a much greater importance, Thanksgiving had become a federal holiday in 1885. Why celebrate at all? Rural tradition says the date has much to do with the time of year, as the labors of the harvest were then over, the goods and food had been stored for the winter ahead, and the weather remained mild enough for visiting family and friends before the dark days of winter closed in. As an aside, Black Friday, the excessive shopping binge often associated with Thanksgiving is solely an American happening – and has no Canadian roots, other than for its retail appeal. Regardless of the origins, Thanksgiving in the 21s Century continues to be an important and cherished time for families across the country. So, from our family to yours, we wish you a safe and very Happy Thanksgiving.

For those of you celebrating Thanksgiving tomorrow (great holiday btw*), please add ’thankful for the many people who got this turkey to our table’.  And should you need to switch the conversation away from politics, here are a few Thanksgiving supply chain factoids… - the shelf life of a fresh, unfrozen turkey is 21 days - 90% of turkeys consumed are frozen and 10% are fresh - around 46 million turkeys will be served on Thanksgiving  - originating from 2,500 farms - 80 turkeys fit on a pallet - that’s 575,000 pallets - which is 28,750 full truck loads (plus all the side dishes)   So what for supply chain networks? The challenge here is capacity, particularly for cold chain resources, at a time of year when networks are busy. The good news is that the timing and amount of demand (see above) can be more accurately predicted than many peak seasons. One other thought. While you are considering the many things you have to be grateful for, I would urge you to listen to this 5 minute podcast 'The Power of Gratitude' with Laurie Santos: https://lnkd.in/eVZK4cFb. Without giving too much away, it could also be called ‘Give Yourself the Gift of Gratitude, Particularly in the Worst of Times’.   * As a Brit living in the US for whose family Christmas is a big holiday, I'm grateful for a holiday where we give thanks rather than less-than-badly-needed presents! H/T to Mexicom Group, First Call Logistics, LLC and, yes, the National Turkey Federation (they've beaten you to the URL eatturkey.org) for the leg work on the stats. Daniel Stanton, Knut Alicke, Radu Palamariu, Rushit Shah, Dr. Marcell Vollmer, Benjamin Gordon, Stan Aronow, Joe Carson, Greg Schlegel CPIM, CSP, Jonah, Alan Amling, Dr. Karsten Machholz, Jason Miller, Thomas Madrecki, Sheri R. Hinish, Marc Dragon, Dave Food, Margi Van Gogh, John McFall BSc MBA FCMI, Brett Marshall, Kevin O'Meara, Charley Dehoney 🚚🤓, Stan Aronow, Ravi Heerwani, Matthew Leffler, Lance Younger, Ralph Asher, Ted Stank, Isaac Stone Fish, Tom Raftery, Pete Mento, Krenar Komoni, John Fitzgerald, Wolfgang Lehmacher, Lori Ann LaRocco, Eric Rempel, Marina Mayer

The holiday season is upon us! Here are our top 5 tips for hosting an unforgettable Thanksgiving. Make this time of year delicious and cherish every moment with your guests as you share your gratitude. How are you preparing for your Thanksgiving feast? #HolidayHosting #MemorableThanksgiving #LegacyTitle