Example Engagements

TRANSPORTATION COSTING FOR 100M CONCRETE WIND TOWERS

Performed cost analysis and developed mode and handling options...

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SITE SELECTION - NEW CHEMICAL PLANT

Provided due diligence, network modeling, and site selection services for a planned $1B investment in one of the largest...

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STRATEGY AND INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ETHANOL-TO-PIPELINE PROJECT

Developed strategy and preliminary site evaluations for rail unit train terminal...

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LOGISTICS STRATEGY FOR NEXT GENERATION OF WIND TURBINES

For multiple clients, developed logistics strategy for transportation, handling, and cost-efficient delivery...

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TRANSPORTATION COSTING FOR 100M CONCRETE WIND TOWERS

Performed cost analysis and developed mode and handling options...

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ELECTRIC UTILITY COAL RAIL CONTRACT RENEWAL

Provided rail negotiations strategy, benchmarking, negotiating points, and market intelligence 

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SITE SELECTION - MINERALS PROCESSING FACILITY

Performed site selection, site due diligence, and service provider negotiations...

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LOGISTICS STRATEGY TO SUPPORT COMMERCIAL GOALS

Created strategy to leverage logistics as a competitive advantage for wind tower manufacturer. 

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RAIL CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS

For multiple rail shippers ranging from 1,000-16,000 carloads per year, developed...

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TURN-KEY LOGISTICS IMPLEMENTATION - FRAC SAND

Created and implemented turnkey distribution and logistics network for frac sand...

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4PL WIND FARM SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Managed on a turnkey 4PL basis the complete wind farm supply chain...

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GROUND-UP SUPPLY CHAIN DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION - POLYMERS

Designed and implemented turnkey polyethylene resin logistics supply chain...

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WIND FARM LOGISTICS COST AND FEASIBILITY ASSESSMENTS FOR DEVELOPERS

For multiple wind farm developer clients, PLG has performed logistics cost and feasibility assessments...

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RAILCAR FLEET RATIONALIZATION

Developed strategy for railcar fleet rationalization and mitigation of long-term lease costs in depressed market.

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RAIL BUILD IN/BUILD OUT STRATEGIES FOR SHIPPERS

For several clients PLG has assessed competitive access strategies via rail “build-in/build-out” options...

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LOGISTICS FOR INTERNATIONAL POLYMER SHIPMENTS

For several global petrochemical concerns, PLG has developed cost and operations analysis...

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NEW MANUFACTURING SITE SELECTION - WIND ENERGY

Prepared US site selection analysis for new wind energy turbine manufacturing facility...

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COMPREHENSIVE IMPORT LOGISTICS PLANNING - MIDDLE EAST

Developed analysis and strategy for North American import and distribution of plastic resins...

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LOGISTICS INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN FOR ONE OF THE WORLD'S LARGEST WIND FARMS

Provided planning and engineering designs for on-site rail-truck transload facility...

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NEW MANUFACTURING SITE SELECTION - PIPE

Performed comprehensive site selection analysis for new manufacturing facility...

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LOGISTICS ASSESSMENTS AND BENCHMARKING - PLASTIC RESINS

For multiple major resin producers and brokers/distributors, PLG has performed comprehensive logistics assessments...

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GLOBAL MANUFACTURING SITE DECISION ANALYSIS - NORTH AMERICA AND EMEA

Prepared site selection and distribution network analysis to determine whether client should build a new plant...

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LOGISTICS STRATEGY FOR NEXT GENERATION BIOMASS MATERIALS

Prepared cost and transport methodology analysis for large volume and distance movement...

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BUSINESS ADVISORY - RAIL-TRUCK TRANSLOADING

Provided comprehensive business strategy consulting for high profile rail transloading...

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MARKET INTELLIGENCE AND BUSINESS ADVISORY - TRUCKING

Developed market intelligence and analysis of internet-based truckload capacity...

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HIGH-COMPLEXITY DISTRIBUTION NETWORK OPTIMIZATION AND IMPLEMENTATION

Performed distribution network analysis and optimization modeling for manufacturer with complex network...

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USING LOGISTICS DATA TO SUPPORT COMMERCIAL GROWTH

Organized and synthesized location and delivery data on hundreds of client customers...

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BULK TRANSLOAD FACILITY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT

Analyzed the largest bulk rail transloading facility in Canada on behalf of its Class I railroad...

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TRANSPORTATION RISK ANALYSIS FOR NEW PLANT CAPEX INVESTMENT

Prepared strategic analysis of transportation costs and constraints for planned chemical plant...

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DISTRIBUTION NETWORK ANALYSIS

Prepared market overview and high level distribution network analysis of polymer resin distribution...

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MARKET ANALYSIS AND NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT - CHEMICAL RAILCAR FLEETS

For one of North America’s largest railcar leasing companies, performed an in-depth marketing analysis...

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