Supply Chain & Logistics Advisory
We help leadership teams design, source, optimize and secure their supply chains, from operating model and network design to multimodal partner selection, performance management and audit readiness.
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Transport networks are judged on cost, reliability and visibility at the same time. We help you make those trade-offs explicit, then put the processes, partners and controls in place to sustain them.
We help carriers, freight forwarders, logistics providers and shippers improve network performance, partner governance and operational control across road, sea, air and rail.
Transportation and logistics operators work on thin margins, with service commitments that depend on subcontracted capacity, volatile fuel and freight costs, and data spread across transport management systems, warehouse systems, spreadsheets and partner portals. Shippers face the mirror image of the same problem: limited visibility on what they actually pay for, and on how their providers perform.
We work from diagnosis to implementation: reviewing network design and cost-to-serve, structuring carrier and 3PL tenders, digitising operational workflows, and strengthening the security, compliance and audit readiness that enterprise customers and authorities increasingly expect from logistics partners.
Sector challenges
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Fragmented cost-to-serve visibility
Freight, accessorial charges, handling and storage costs sit in different systems, making it hard to see which lanes, customers or services are actually profitable.
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Dependence on subcontracted capacity
Large carrier and subcontractor panels are often managed informally, with uneven performance follow-up and limited leverage at contract renewal.
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Disruption exposure across modes
Port congestion, capacity shortages and route disruptions expose networks that were optimised for cost rather than designed with credible fallback options.
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Rising customer security and compliance demands
Shippers and enterprise customers now assess logistics partners on information security, cargo security and documented controls, not only on rates and service levels.
Operational use cases
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Carrier panel rationalisation ahead of a tender cycle
Consolidate lane and spend data, segment the existing carrier base, define service and compliance criteria, and structure a tender that produces a defensible, comparable shortlist.
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Multimodal fallback design for a critical corridor
Map dependencies on a key route, assess alternative modes and gateways, and document trigger points and switching procedures so the network can respond to disruption in a controlled way.
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Freight audit and invoice reconciliation automation
Redesign the freight invoice workflow, define matching rules against rates and shipment data, and automate exception handling so finance and operations work from the same figures.
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ISO/IEC 27001 readiness ahead of a shipper security assessment
Scope the information security management system around TMS, track-and-trace and customer data exchanges, close priority gaps and prepare evidence before the accredited certification audit.
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Subcontractor onboarding and control framework
Define onboarding requirements, documentation checks, periodic reviews and escalation rules for subcontracted carriers, and embed them in day-to-day operating procedures.
Relevant expertise
01 03 Digital Transformation & Intelligent Automation
We help organizations redesign how work flows, automate where it creates value and build the custom software their operations need, from assessment through deployment and continuous improvement.
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We help leadership teams govern cybersecurity risk, obtain independent assurance over IT controls and build an information security management system that stands up to scrutiny.
Explore05 Governance, Risk & Compliance
Enterprise risk management, internal control, organization and procedures, and audit and certification readiness, designed to be proportionate, documented and operated by your own teams.
Explore02 Market Entry & International Expansion
We help leadership teams decide whether, where and how to enter a new market, then build the partners, organization and operating model needed to launch and scale.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you work with logistics providers, shippers, or both?
Both. For providers, we focus on network performance, subcontractor governance and customer-facing compliance. For shippers, we focus on transport strategy, tenders, partner selection and cost-to-serve visibility.
Can you run a carrier or 3PL tender on our behalf?
Yes. We structure the data pack, specifications and evaluation grid, manage the consultation with your teams, and support negotiation and transition planning. Contract award decisions remain yours.
Will ISO/IEC 27001 readiness work guarantee certification?
No. We prepare your organisation for the audit; certification is granted by an independent accredited certification body. Our role is to help you reach a credible level of readiness and evidence before that audit.
Discuss your sector challenges
Tell us about your operating context and the decision you face. We will propose a focused first discussion.