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AMCOL Praises PLG

Jim Kerr, Director of Transportation and Logistics at AMCOL, provided the following testimonial.

“I highly recommend Professional Logistics Group for anyone who is looking to make changes to their logistics infrastructure – either new or existing. The PLG team brought strong experience to our project and were very responsive to our needs throughout the engagement. Plus their insight and expertise in working with the economic development personnel was an unexpected bonus. We were extremely  pleased with the results and will consider PLG in the future for our supply chain projects.”

 

Client Testimonial – Tony Bell, SK USA

“I was extremely satisfied with the work done by the Professional Logistics Group, Inc. (PLG) team and would recommend them highly to anyone needing help developing a logistics strategy. PLG developed an international logistics plan that includes shipments to both coasts and deliveries inland via both rail and truck. Though we have made some tweaks over time, the basic strategy created by PLG is still sound. I was impressed with their professionalism, integrity and knowledge that they brought to the project and would gladly use them again if the opportunity arises.”

- Tony Bell, VP, Chemicals and Performance Materials, SK USA

Logistics For International Polymer Shipments

For several global petrochemical concerns, PLG has developed cost and operations analysis for high volume import of plastic resins to North America from the Middle East, South America, and Southeast Asia.

Bulk Trucking Assessment

A major petrochemical producer needed support to help them determine if there were opportunities to improve their current trucking logistics. Professional Logistics Group performed analysis and benchmarking of the current bulk truck logistical flows. This included cost analysis and identified ways the client could leverage the volume of materials they shipped which ultimately led to improving the bottom line.

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, facilitated “voice of customer” feedback process, and performed financial modeling of new railcar fleet pooling and optimization product for the chemicals industry.

Distribution Network Analysis

The client, one of the world’s largest petrochemical companies, needed help to develop a strategy that would optimize their distribution network. Professional logistics group prepared a comprehensive market overview and high level distribution network analysis of polymer resin distribution in the northeast United States. This work enabled the client to identify distribution inefficiencies and better prepare for the anticipated future demand.

Transportation Risk Analysis For New Plant Capex Investment

Prepared strategic analysis of transportation costs and constraints for planned chemical plant capacity expansion.  Identified key risks and mitigations to help guide client in capital investment decisions for the plant.

New Manufacturing And Warehousing Layout

Designed new manufacturing and warehousing layout for new construction materials manufacturing plant, including specification of material handling, storage, racking systems, conveyors, and truck loadout areas.

Bulk Transload Facility Efficiency Improvement

Analyzed the largest bulk rail transloading facility in Canada on behalf of its Class I railroad owner to identify opportunities to enhance and increase volume throughput, as well as improve railcar velocity and customer service.

Using Logistics Data To Support Commercial Growth

Organized and synthesized location and delivery data on hundreds of client customers of a major petrochemical producer.  By aggregating delivering railroad information, this allowed client to shift sales and marketing efforts towards customers and prospects to which client had advantaged logistics costs.