LIVE: Port to Plant - Strategic Rail in the Supply Chain
Mastering the "First Mile" and the Global Chessboard
The Reality: In 2026, a supply chain is only as strong as its weakest bridge restriction. If you are managing your manufacturing inbound via "Just-in-Time" without a rail-specific buffer, you aren't managing a supply chain, you’re managing a series of impending crises.
This session bridges the gap between the factory floor and the global chain, giving you the Strategic Control needed to move past the "spreadsheet era" of logistics.
The Rail Education Series presents a live, expert-led masterclass designed for procurement leaders, logistics executives, and finance professionals who need to navigate this consolidated market.
👨🏫 Your Instructor
Adam Nori | President & Principal Consultant, Pacific Alpine Rail Advisors
With 19+ years of expertise in rail supply chain and procurement, Adam specializes in helping shippers navigate high-stakes negotiations and fleet strategy.
💡 Who Should Attend?
VP/Director of Supply Chain & Logistics
Rail Procurement Managers
CFOs and Finance Leaders in Industrial Sectors
Asset Managers or Fleet Managers
📋 Course Syllabus
Part 1: The Global Chessboard: Intermodal & Nearshoring
The USMCA Pivot: Why Nearshoring has turned the North American rail network into the primary artery for 2026 manufacturing.
Port-to-Rail Fluidity: Technical analysis of coastal gateway "dwell" and how to anticipate railcar shortages before they hit your plant.
Global Commodity Flows: Understanding how international demand spikes and geopolitical issues on energy and grain directly impact your fleet’s track space.
Part 2: The Manufacturing Perspective: "Just-in-Case" Rail
Strategic Buffer Inventory: Turning railcars into "moving warehouses" to protect production uptime.
Rail-Served Site Selection: The technical audit you must perform before signing a deed, including 268k vs. 286k track restrictions.
The "First Mile" Problem: Why internal track maintenance and switch velocity/performance are the real causes of delays often blamed on the Class I.
Part 3: Goods Movement: Manifest vs. Intermodal Strategy
The Manifest "Black Box": A deep dive into hump yard mechanics and why Manifest requires a different inventory strategy than Unit Trains.
Intermodal Integration: Knowing exactly when to pivot to a "Port-to-Porch" strategy.
The ESG Layer: Calculating and marketing your "Carbon Advantage" to reduce Scope 3 emissions via rail.
Part 4: The Strategic Control Toolkit
Contract vs. Tariff: Navigating pricing models in the volatile 2026 market.
The "Iron" Lifecycle: Why mechanical health is a supply chain priority and how "Bad Order" cars lead to manufacturing shutdowns.
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