Areas of Expertise

A major responsibility of logistics consultants is evaluating a  company’s supply chain operations. This entails examining every stage of the logistics process by assessing risk, conducting business process analysis, and analyzing data such as daily output. From here, logistics consultants can pinpoint issues and opportunities for improvement.

Drawing from their supply chain expertise and industry knowledge,  logistics consultants develop cost-effective solutions to make procedures more efficient, from storage to quality control. They typically present these as readily implementable plans to managers or stakeholders.

Logistics consultants often hold meetings or even training workshops with employees to share company-specific strategies for streamlining operations. Alternatively, the setup can be more collaborative, with logistics consultants guiding employees to reflect on the current situation and brainstorm for action steps.

Many employers require logistics consultants to give hands-on support  and help implement changes in supply chain procedures. Those in this role may perform direct management tasks such as coordinating shipments, handling products with regulated guidelines, or ensuring that  deliveries are in line with standards.

Because of their flexible work history, logistics consultants have a  wide network of contacts in the industry, which puts them in an ideal position to generate leads for employers. Aside from scouting for prospects, they also increase customer satisfaction by optimizing coordination between customer service and operations.