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!
Zipline reaches “holy grail” of certifications for drones
Carrier Update - Strong rail volumes during as November ends
Top Story - Why we need a truck driver on the OpenAI board
Carrier Update - Lanes of the Day
Round Table - The strained, and strange, situation between Forward Air and Omni Logistics
How to listen to your sales team in order to be a better marketer
Carrier Update - Diesel prices continue to decline
The role of AI in autonomous trucking
Carrier Update - Rejection rates remain near record lows
Can Bed Bath and Beyond win a $316M suit against MSC?
Carrier Update - China to U.S. ocean volumes holding up
Top Story - DOT finalizes state rule for tracking CO2
Carrier Update - Lanes of the Day
Round Table - Which is more optimal for shippers in 2024 - truck or rail?
Research Corner - How are the Freight Sentiment Indexes holding up in Q4?
Covenant pays out over $700K over discrimination settlement
Carrier Update - FreightWaves' NTIL index shows spot linehaul rates up, as fuel declines
Check Call: Do you fear change?
Carrier Update - Van rejection rates decline in most regions, but spot rates should pick back
CSX derailment in KY, FRA wants more safety in severe weather
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