Transportation Project Profiles

'Turbo' Asset Valuation Informs Bidding Strategy

Leveraged buyout firms have little time to bid on investment opportunities. Frequently, in a rush to get a deal done, funds often overbid because they underestimate the level of risk associated with a deal.

Cost Structure Improvements

Top management of a specialized transportation business recognized that its structure and procedures were inadequate to compete in the market as a common carrier. As a result of a high cost structure and outmoded dispatching and route-planning systems, the expense ratio reflected a steady 5 to 8 percent loss on trucking operations.

Optimizing a Rail System

For a railroad, SDG developed strategies for each of the major commodities shipped and serviced by the rail system.

Trucking Growth Strategy

For a major trucking company, SDG developed a growth strategy that effectively charted a strategic path to double the size of the business in five years.

Rebranding a Bus Service

A North American passenger bus service company was looking for ways to reinvent its brand, migrating from a low-priced commodity player to a higher growth, more profitable business.

Revitalized Marketing Strategy

Armed with a strong brand but capital-intensive operations, a global transportation and logistics client faced increasing competition and stagnant growth of its once-revolutionary service.