What Does a Logistics Consultant Do?

A Logistics Consultant helps companies improve customer service, operations and develop cost-effective solutions for supply chain, warehouse, packaging,  material handling and distribution issues.

Career Duties of a Logistics Consultant

Logistics Consultants analyze information to identify and solve any logistics and supply chain operation problems for their clients. Through strategic planning, information technology advances and re-engineering processes, Logistics Consultants improve the company's supply chain performance. They give advice on productivity, materials management, transportation of goods, packaging, order processing, manufacturing procedures and quality control, KPi tracking and Six Sigma /Lean Manufacturing / Lean Supply Chain applications.

Work Environments for Logistics Consultants

Logistics Consultants work in physical distribution, warehouse and material handling industries where they specialize in securing suppliers in the early stages of production to the final stage of delivery where consumers receive their products. Logistics Consultants help manufacturing companies increase productivity( through the use of KPi's and Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing / Lean Supply Chain practices), reduce excess costs, update technology systems and provide better customer service.