Continuous quality improvement as a survival strategy: the Southern Pacific experience

Article Abstract:

Can Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) be used to turn around a company in serious trouble and fighting for survival? Southern Pacific Lines believed the only available strategy for survival was to rapidly implement a CQI program that would produce sufficient results within five years for the company to achieve a successful turnaround. This article reports on the considerable success of the first two years of their program. From 1991 to 1992, a recession year that was particularly severe in the West, Southern Pacific's bottom line improved by $43 million. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)

WATER TRANSPORTATION, Shipping industry, Southern Pacific Transportation Co.

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Mexico: Trading across the border by rail

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Railroad freight shipments to Mexico increased 200% in the last four years. So many freight cars awaited unloading that the Mexican government declared an embargo. The National Railways of Mexico plan massive 10 year expansion and improvement program. Customs procedures changes recommended to facilitate tremendous industrial growth forecast.

Railroads, International aspects, Mexico, Freight, Embargoes, Missouri Pacific Railroad Co.

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Moving the goods - transportation is the key

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Trade worth about 90 billion dollars between U.S. and Canada. Truck and rail competition. Containerized goods. Energy resources.

Canada, Innovations, Economic aspects, International relations, Intermodal transportation, Newsprint

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