Welcome back to the FreightWaves Community Spotlight! In today's episode, host Kaylee Nix is joined by Grace Sharkey after her whirlwind travels. They dive into the pulse of the industry following Manifest, the kickoff to conference season. Transitioning seamlessly, they explore the timely topic of theft prevention in retail, focusing on the role of RFID technology. Grace provides insights into the deployment of RFID on a massive scale, its impact on inventory management, and its effectiveness in curbing theft. They discuss the potential expenses involved and whether these costs are justifiable, pondering if they might be passed down to consumers. Later, they tease the upcoming show, delving into shipper expectations for 2024 and the ongoing market fluctuations. Tune in for a deep dive into retail resilience and stay informed about the evolving logistics landscape!
Grace Sharkey’s 2023 in radio
Carrier Update - Ocean TEU volumes and rail volumes remain strong
Grace Sharkey and Jamie Fishman of Avalara
Carrier Update - Spot rates start to ease, carriers need to push back
Borderlands: Texas firm wants to keep returns out of landfills
Carrier Update - Freight volumes hold steady at nearly 12,000 index points
Top Story - California applies for waiver for Advanced Clean Fleets Rule
Carrier Update - Lanes of the Day
Round Table - What the purchase of Yellow’s former terminals means in a market that still has too much capacity?
On The Spot - Discretionary spending remains above pre-pandemic levels
How do investors view the transportation space headed into 2024?
Carrier Update - What do inventory levels and FW NTI have in common?
Thoughts with Thomas: The Domestic Supply Chain Summit
Carrier Update - If ocean freight volumes pick up, will this slow the exit of excess capacity?
OOIDA reacts to hearings over speed limiters
Carrier Update - Do used average 3 year old truck sale prices predict diesel fuel prices?
Top Story - FourKites lets go of 15% of its workforce and an executive
Carrier Update - Lanes of the Day
Round Table - How will driver recruiting change in the new year?
Research Corner - Heavy Handed: Predatory Practices in Heavy Duty Towing
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