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!
Walmart’s Mean Girls ad aimed at gaining Walmart+ subscribers
Carrier Update - Capacity tightens in the Pacific Northwest
Independent Contractor law debate gets set for a showdown
Carrier Update - Reefer freight volumes increase during November
Top Story - Volvo buys Proterra battery assets for $210M
Carrier Update - Lanes of the Day
Round Table - Should the freight industry be concerned about what is going on in Washington, DC right now?
Cummins reports good third quarter results, expects strong growth in natural gas engines
Carrier Update - Diesel fuel prices continue to decline, but wholesale price have increased
Why routing systems can be a major help to the cold chain industry
Carrier Update - Midwest deteriorates, but remains the strongest market for trucks
Canadian Trucking Alliance has a plan to find fraudulent drivers
Carrier Update - Rejection rates fall below 3.5% as freight volumes decline
Top Story - September employment numbers are in from the BLS
Carrier Update - Lanes of the Day
Round Table - Has the freight recession also slowed technical innovation?
On The Spot - Brokerage earnings disappoint
Do you need a bi-lingual sales staff in order to sell clients in Mexico?
Carrier Update - Do I want to run my trucks into South Bend?
Owner operators ask FMCSA to make brokers pay for detention charges
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