CASE STUDY: LITTLE MIAMI GIG

The Challenge​

Little Miami Gig had a clear mission: bring gigabit fiber internet to underserved communities across southwestern Ohio. What they didn't need was a conduit supplier slowing them down. Operating in a competitive overbuild market, their deployment timelines were tight, their crews couldn't afford to wait on materials, and managing conduit inventory was pulling resources away from the work that actually mattered.​

Why They Chose Rural Path​

Little Miami Gig needed more than a manufacturer. They needed a supply chain partner who understood the pace of rural fiber deployment and could keep up with it. Rural Path's Ohio-based manufacturing, JIT delivery capability, and managed inventory model made the decision straightforward. No long lead times from out-of-state distributors. No compliance guesswork. Just reliable conduit, delivered when and where they needed it.​

The Solution​

Rural Path became Little Miami Gig's end-to-end conduit partner, handling manufacturing, inventory management, and direct-to-site delivery across their southwestern Ohio service area. Custom reel configurations reduced handling time in the field, and 1-2 day JIT delivery meant crews arrived on site with materials already waiting.​

The Results​

Reduced conduit-related deployment delays by 100%​

Increased inventory turns from 3 turn to 12 turn annually​

Freed up 42% of capital previously tied in conduit stock​

Delivered 450 miles of conduit across 8 active project sites​

Achieved zero supply-related project stoppages over 8 months​

What It Meant in the Field​

With supply chain handled, Little Miami Gig's team stayed focused on connecting communities rather than chasing materials. Crews moved faster, project timelines tightened, and the operational overhead of managing conduit procurement dropped significantly. In a competitive overbuild market where speed to deployment determines who wins subscribers, a reliable supply chain became a real competitive advantage.​

About Little Miami Gig​

Little Miami Gig is a fiber internet provider serving southwestern Ohio, built around the mission of bringing high-speed connectivity to rural and underserved communities throughout the region.​

Ready to See What Rural Path Can Do for Your Deployment?​

Whether you're expanding an existing network or launching a new fiber build, Rural Path brings the manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain expertise to keep your project on schedule.​