Process, Physical Distribution, & Logistics Consulting Services
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 541614 directly.
Secure payments powered by Stripe, a PCI DSS Level 1 certified provider
Official definition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing operating advice and assistance to businesses and other organizations in: (1) manufacturing operations improvement; (2) productivity improvement; (3) production planning and control; (4) quality assurance and quality control; (5) inventory management; (6) distribution networks; (7) warehouse use, operations, and utilization; (8) transportation and shipment of goods and materials; and (9) materials management and handling.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Illustrative examples
- Freight rate or tariff rate consulting services
- Productivity improvement consulting services
- Inventory planning and control management consulting services
- Transportation management consulting services
- Manufacturing management consulting services
Which code does this activity belong in?
NAICS 541614 covers consulting focused on the operations and efficiency of manufacturing, supply chains, and warehousing. The boundary with Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611) lies in specificity: while 541611 serves as a catch-all for general management consultants offering broad-based advisory across multiple domains, 541614 specialists concentrate exclusively on operational improvement, inventory control, logistics networks, and materials handling. Consultants addressing manufacturing productivity, distribution planning, or transportation strategy are classified in 541614, whereas those providing comprehensive strategic planning or financial planning across an organization's full scope belong in 541611.
Where this sits
Related classifications
Related guides
Consulting firm net profit margin averages 10.2% (IRS SOI, 2022). What drives it, how margins vary by firm size and model, and sector comparison.
Get verified consulting industry trends data from federal sources. US Management Consulting Employment: 1.4M+ (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024).