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Monday, May 04, 2020

Rail Supply Chain Opportunity

Recalls an examination of opportunity we saw.

North American Rail Is Missing a Growth Opportunity in Supplychainbrain

Robert Sabath, SCB Contributor, Steven Fox, SCB Contributor, and Ben Connelly, SCB Contributor

Many blame precision scheduled railroading (PSR) for accelerating volume decline. Instead, it could be the foundation for renewed rail-carload growth.

Implementation of PSR by CSX, Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific railroads in recent years has stirred interest among customers and shareholders alike, although for very different reasons. PSR has lowered operating costs and significantly increased profitability. In doing so, it has also enhanced the rail cost advantage compared to trucking.    ... " 

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