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Subject category: Entrepreneurship
Published by: Ivey Publishing
Originally published in: 2024
Version: 2024-01-31
Length: 8 pages
Data source: Field research

Abstract

For over two decades, Paul Delp, the President of Lansdale Warehouse, had faced a daunting challenge; the Stony Creek rail line, which provided rail service to his warehousing business in Lansdale, Pennsylvania (PA), USA, had suffered from deteriorating track conditions and poor service. These issues resulted in delayed and disrupted shipments, lost customers, increased costs, and a decline in customer satisfaction, causing Delp to fear for the viability of his business. Despite several efforts, Delp had struggled to gain the attention of the two Class I railroad companies that jointly owned the rail line to his facility. With over 60 years of business under his belt, Delp faced one of his most significant challenges yet-finding a solution to keep his business afloat.

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Abstract

For over two decades, Paul Delp, the President of Lansdale Warehouse, had faced a daunting challenge; the Stony Creek rail line, which provided rail service to his warehousing business in Lansdale, Pennsylvania (PA), USA, had suffered from deteriorating track conditions and poor service. These issues resulted in delayed and disrupted shipments, lost customers, increased costs, and a decline in customer satisfaction, causing Delp to fear for the viability of his business. Despite several efforts, Delp had struggled to gain the attention of the two Class I railroad companies that jointly owned the rail line to his facility. With over 60 years of business under his belt, Delp faced one of his most significant challenges yet-finding a solution to keep his business afloat.

Teaching and learning

This item is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

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Location:
Other setting(s):
2023

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