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!
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Carrier Update - Lanes of the Day
Round Table - The state of shipping heading into 2024
Heads or Tails - Shop until you drop
Borderlands: New tools for shippers to monitor their carbon footprint
Carrier Update - Diesel fuel prices continue to fall as wholesale prices decline
Will holiday shopping trends continue?
Carrier Update - West Coast markets strengthen, knocking Midwest from the top
Will the Supreme Court resolve the broker liability issue?
Carrier Update - Reefer rejection rates peak just below 11%
Top Story - Biden administration announces massive logistics improvement plan
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Carrier Update - Diesel fuel prices continue to fall
ITS invests in Texas, Lineage expands cold storage footprint
Carrier Update - Reefer rejection rates climb above 10%, Dry van remain below 4%
Top Story - STB’s Oberman has strong words for UP CEO
Carrier Update - Lanes of the Day
Round Table - How do you define an independent contractor?
On The Spot - SONAR UI, What’s new?
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