Sarah Olmstead https://go2rebel.com/author/sarahgo2rebel-com/ Fri, 08 Aug 2025 18:08:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 https://go2rebel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/cropped-Favicon-32x32.png Sarah Olmstead https://go2rebel.com/author/sarahgo2rebel-com/ 32 32 What Is More Resilient, 3pl’s or LTL Providers During Economic Downturns? https://go2rebel.com/what-is-more-resilient-3pls-or-ltl-providers-during-economic-downturns/ Mon, 20 Jan 2025 15:29:21 +0000 https://go2rebel.com/?p=1782 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…

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]]> Do You Ask the Right Questions for a Successful Logistics RFP? https://go2rebel.com/do-you-ask-the-right-questions-for-a-successful-logistics-rfp/ Mon, 20 May 2024 13:15:25 +0000 https://go2rebel.com/?p=1732 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…

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]]> Retailers, Do You Understand 3PL Pricing? I Bet You Don’t. https://go2rebel.com/retailers-do-you-understand-3pl-pricing-i-bet-you-dont/ Fri, 12 Apr 2024 18:11:32 +0000 https://go2rebel.com/?p=1617 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…

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]]> Crossroads – LISTEN UP LOGISTICS! https://go2rebel.com/understanding-3pl-operations/ Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:27:32 +0000 https://go2rebel.com/?p=1609 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…

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]]> Contractors – Are They Good For Logistics? https://go2rebel.com/contractors-are-they-good-for-logistics/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 17:08:42 +0000 https://go2rebel.com/?p=1573 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…

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]]> Logistics Packaging Boxes: Let’s Break it Down https://go2rebel.com/logistics-packaging-boxes-lets-break-it-down/ Thu, 29 Feb 2024 20:05:54 +0000 https://go2rebel.com/?p=1559 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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]]> AI and Logistics Sales https://go2rebel.com/will-ai-invade-the-world-of-logistics-sales/ Mon, 12 Feb 2024 22:26:17 +0000 https://go2rebel.com/?p=1512 “AI” and Logistics Sales Predicting the exact trajectory of technological advancement, especially in a specific industry like logistics, can be challenging. However, it’s reasonable to anticipate that AI will play an increasingly significant role in sales within the logistics industry over the next decade. Here are six reasons why AI could become a leading method…

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]]> Cannon Ball! Ready to Jump into Retail Pool Distribution? https://go2rebel.com/pool-distribution-vs-ltl/ Fri, 19 Jan 2024 17:57:56 +0000 https://go2rebel.com/?p=1333 Retail Pool Distribution VS Less Than Truckload (LTL) Efficient logistics and supply chain management are critical components of a successful retail business operation. One key decision companies face is understanding the difference between Pool Distribution vs LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) shipping methods. Each approach has its own set of advantages and costs, and understanding these factors is…

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]]> Breaking News https://go2rebel.com/breaking-news-eca-taps/ Wed, 15 Nov 2023 17:00:20 +0000 https://go2rebel.com/?p=701 BREAKING NEWS-ECA Taps Sarah O.   REBEL LOGISTICS PUBLISHES MONTHLY NEWSLETTER, PROMISES TO INTRODUCE KEY MEMBERS, SHARE IMPORTANT SOP’S, DISCUSS LOWEST CLAIM RATIO IN RETAIL AND EDUCATE CUSTOMERS WITH NEW AND TRADITIONAL IDEAS BACKED UP BY THE BEST CARE ANYWHERE.   Sarah Olmstead Named TreasurerContinues Leadership role at ECA   Leadership is more than a…

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]]> Accounts Receivable https://go2rebel.com/accounts-receivable/ https://go2rebel.com/accounts-receivable/#respond Mon, 02 Oct 2023 19:33:12 +0000 https://go2rebel.com/?p=667 Breaking News: Accounts Receivable REBEL LOGISTICS PUBLISHES MONTHLY NEWSLETTER, PROMISES TO INTRODUCE KEY MEMBERS, SHARE IMPORTANT SOP’S, DISCUSS LOWEST CLAIM RATIO IN RETAIL AND EDUCATE CUSTOMERS WITH NEW AND TRADITIONAL IDEAS BACKED UP BY THE BEST CARE ANYWHERE.           ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLES—THE LIFE BLOOD OF BUSINESS. Why are so many companies so…

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