Industry Description
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
Inventory planning and control management consulting services
Transportation management consulting services
Manufacturing management consulting services
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 541614 - Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services are:
- Manufacturing operations improvement consulting services
- Productivity improvement consulting services
- Operations research consulting services
- Tariff rate consulting services
- Transportation management consulting services
- Inventory planning and control management consulting services
- Freight rate consulting services
- Materials management consulting services
- Production planning and control consulting services
- Tariff rate information services
- Logistics management consulting services
- Logistics and integrated supply chain management consulting services
- Physical distribution consulting services
- Efficiency management (i.e., efficiency expert) consulting services
- Freight rate auditor services
- Freight traffic consulting services
- Manufacturing management consulting services
- Customs consulting services
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Management Consulting in the US (54161)
Revenue 2025
$407.3bn
Growth 2025
1.10%
Key Trends
Technological change in client markets will spur demand for various consulting services, but challenge profit margin growth
Conflicting factors have affected demand for industry services amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Outsourcing R&D to consulting firms is expected to benefit the industry
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 541614 - Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Planning and designing industrial processes and systems--are classified in Industry 541330, Engineering Services; and
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NAICS Cross Reference
Providing computer systems integration design services--are classified in U.S. Industry 541512, Computer Systems Design Services.
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NAICS Hierarchy 541614 - Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services
NAICS Code 541614 - Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services sits in the 2-digit Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 54
Sector Title: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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5411 Legal Services
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54111 Offices of Lawyers
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54112 Offices of Notaries
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54119 Other Legal Services
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5412 Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services
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54121 Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services
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5413 Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
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54131 Architectural Services
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54132 Landscape Architectural Services
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54133 Engineering Services
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54134 Drafting Services
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54135 Building Inspection Services
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54136 Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services
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54137 Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services
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54138 Testing Laboratories
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5414 Specialized Design Services
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54141 Interior Design Services
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54142 Industrial Design Services
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54143 Graphic Design Services
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54149 Other Specialized Design Services
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5415 Computer Systems Design and Related Services
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54151 Computer Systems Design and Related Services
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5416 Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
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54161 Management Consulting Services
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54162 Environmental Consulting Services
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54169 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
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5417 Scientific Research and Development Services
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54171 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
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54172 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
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5418 Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
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54181 Advertising Agencies
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54182 Public Relations Agencies
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54183 Media Buying Agencies
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54184 Media Representatives
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54185 Outdoor Advertising
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54186 Direct Mail Advertising
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54187 Advertising Material Distribution Services
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54189 Other Services Related to Advertising
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5419 Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
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54191 Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling
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54192 Photographic Services
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54193 Translation and Interpretation Services
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54194 Veterinary Services
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54199 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
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Similar Industries Niche and Emerging
IBISWorld provides research on hundreds of niche and emerging industries, including the following for 541614 - Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services.
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