Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services

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. Illustrative Examples: Freight rate or tariff rate consulting services Productivity improvement consulting services Manufacturing management consulting services Inventory planning and control management consulting services Transportation management consulting services

Planning and designing industrial processes and systems--are classified in Industry 541330, Engineering Services; Providing computer systems integration design services--are classified in U.S. Industry 541512, Computer Systems Design Services; Arranging transportation of freight between shippers and carriers--are classified in Industry 488510, Freight Transportation Arrangement; and Operating warehousing and storage facilities and providing related logistics services--are classified in Industry Group 4931, Warehousing and Storage.