Posts by Sarah Olmstead
What Is More Resilient, 3pl’s or LTL Providers During Economic Downturns?
When comparing Third-Party Logistics providers (3PLs) and Less-than-Truckload (LTL) trucking companies for resilience during an economic downturn, several factors come into play, including service diversification, operational flexibility, cost structure, and customer dependency. Here’s a detailed comparison: Third-Party Logistics Providers (3PLs): Pros: Service Diversification: 3PLs offer a wide range of services beyond transportation, including warehousing, inventory…
Read MoreDo You Ask the Right Questions for a Successful Logistics RFP?
Rebel Logistics asks retailers the hard questions most people avoid before price is discussed. Here are some questions that must be asked to retailers regarding their pool and cross dock initiatives to ensure accuracy during reviews of service, or a logistics RFP. 1) What are your expectations? What are your expectations for line…
Read MoreRetailers, Do You Understand 3PL Pricing? I Bet You Don’t.
3PL Pricing for Retailers Many retailers rely on third-party logistics providers (3PLs) to manage their fulfillment needs. Understanding 3PL pricing structures is crucial for making informed decisions when choosing a logistics partner. Motor carriers, which are a key component of 3PL services, employ various methods to build pricing for their customers. These methods are influenced…
Read MoreCrossroads – LISTEN UP LOGISTICS!
Crossroads are more than an intersection of black top, gravel, and cement. 3PL operations play a crucial role in ensuring that the crossroad of sales, dispatch, and customer satisfaction work together seamlessly. Therefore, here’s how each of these areas intersect and contribute to the overall success of the 3PL operations: Sales: Sales teams in a…
Read MoreContractors – Are They Good For Logistics?
Logistics Contractors Owner-operators, gig workers, and independent contractors play a crucial role in the transportation industry, particularly in hauling goods. Their impact stems from their flexibility, adaptability, and contribution to meeting the diverse needs of transportation networks. However, the potential disappearance of logistics contractors could have significant ramifications for the industry. >> Learn how the…
Read MoreLogistics Packaging Boxes: Let’s Break it Down
Summertime is just around the corner and a big supply chain issue is logistics packaging or “the box.” Logistics packaging comes from all over the world and are part of a shipping solution to bring goods to your neighborhood retailers. However, these boxes and the shipping methods tend to deliver crushed, smashed, ripped, and opened…
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