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Exploring the strategic choices in the warehousing industry between retrofitting existing spaces and investing in new builds. Analyzing cost-effectiveness, location-based benefits, and considerations for building or revamping warehouses. Emphasizing the importance of adaptable design and automation investment for 3PL companies to thrive in a dynamic market environment.

Join us as we delve into the world of subscription models, discussing their impact on customer loyalty, recurring revenue, and business growth. Discover various subscription strategies and how they can be leveraged across different industries to enhance customer experiences and drive profitability. Join FreightWaves Reporter Grace Sharkey and Host Kaylee Nix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Explore the benefits of agile warehouse management systems in addressing supply chain challenges. Learn how these systems enable quick decision-making, adaptability to unknown factors, and integration with existing technology stacks for seamless operations. Join FreightWaves’ Cold Chain Expert Mary O’Connell and Host Kaylee Nix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover the challenges faced by over-the-road truckers including health issues and predatory towing practices. Learn about efforts to address these issues and promote a healthier lifestyle and fairer towing practices in the trucking industry. Join FreightWaves’ Enterprise Trucking Expert Thomas Wasson and Host Kaylee Nix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exclusive 1:1 with Jennifer Rumsey, CEO of Cummins. She talks about a busy first 20 months in the role, the huge fine the company was assessed for engine software defeat devices on Ram diesel pickups and how the Cummins business is changing as it pursues its Destination Zero strategy. For Friday's newsletter, we'll be looking at Navistar's return to autonomous trucking, this time with Plus after its breakup with TuSimple after a 2 1/2-year partnership; whether Workhorse can hold on long enough to survive after disappointing earnings and cost cuts announced. We'll also pitch next week's deep dive into Workhorse, including visiting its plant in Union City, Indiana, and another frank discussion with CEO Rick Dauch about the company's prospects for success. Also, "Five minutes with Bruce Watson," the archives manager of the Cummins Heritage Center in Columbus, Indiana, who talks about the 4-cyliunder engine that save the company during the Great Depression. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us as we delve into the world of sustainability in freight logistics with insights from Mike Jarrett's interview. Learn about the importance of reducing carbon emissions, implementing alternative fuels, and becoming a SmartWay partner in this enlightening discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into the latest retail buzz as Grace Sharkey discusses Target's bold move with Target Circle 360, a membership program aiming to compete with giants like Amazon Prime and Walmart Plus. Analyze the strategic implications, potential impacts on earnings, and the future of retail loyalty programs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join the Lab Freezer Challenge to compete against labs worldwide in reducing energy consumption and carbon footprint. Learn how to save costs, extend equipment life, and contribute to environmental conservation. Register now and get involved in this friendly competition for a greener future! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into the latest developments in the logistics sector as industry expert Thomas Wasson provides exclusive commentary on recent CEO transitions at Night Swift and JB Hunt. Get the inside scoop on what these changes mean for the companies and the potential impact on their future strategies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mary O'Connell talks with Arrive Logistics David Spencer to break down the freight market for February as well as what some indicators are for a market that could be about to turn to become more favorable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices