DRE can provide, implement and embed best-in-class supply chain solutions that deliver directly to your business objectives. These services are of interest to shippers who want to improve their negotiating position.

As a shipper seeking supply chain improvement you will be able to get a reality check on what a carrier is offering and at what price; and what is not being offered and what price that should be. You will strengthen your team by adding rail network operations management and commercial development competencies.

• Carrier negotiations regarding
1. Rates and pricing elements
2. Level of service
3. Ancillary charges
4. Equipment: type, capacity, condition
5. Routing, interchange and inter-switching


• Initiatives to improve cycles and reduce system costs


• Business case and commercial development


• Car fleet management


• In-plant switching


• Lading damage claims
1. Incident investigation
2. Determining poor practices or negligence

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• Regulatory and Litigation
1. Positions papers
2. Expert opinion, testimony
3. Commercial arbitration
4. Canadian Transportation Agency complaints
5. Competition Bureau complaints