Originally published in Supply Chain Brain
Maine Pointe’s Michael Notarangeli and MSU’s Nick Little answer important questions about rail, and describe why rail is taking on new importance in today’s supply chains.
Editor's Q&A: Railroads Need to Step Up Their Game, New Report Says
Robert J. Bowman, on Nov 27, 2019 1:48:15 PM
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Maine Pointe Publishes 4th Article In Forbes: Rail Industry Sees A Window Of Opportunity Amidst Challenges For Over-The-Road Shipping
Steven Bowen, Chairman & CEO, Maine Pointe, on Nov 21, 2019 9:32:27 AM
Originally published in Forbes
Unlike tech, for manufacturing and other sectors that have steadily improved productivity over the years, and despite infrastructure investments, rail freight output metrics have barely improved over time.
MSU and Maine Pointe: Shippers and railroads need to repair breakdown in communication
Freight Waves, on Oct 1, 2019 9:10:48 AM
Originally published in Freight Waves
Shippers, freight railroads and the investor community must tackle the “dysfunctional” relationships between them so that they create an effective and efficient supply chain and meet future demand for rail service, according to a new whitepaper produced by Michigan State University's Center for Railway Education and Maine Pointe.The unending question in today’s retail environment is how brick-and-mortar retailers can stay competitive with Amazon.
