NAICS 541614—Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services

Where 541614 sits

1. 54 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
2. 541 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
3. 5416 Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
4. 54161 Management Consulting Services
5. 541614 Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services

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.

Example activities

• 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

Cross-references for 541614

• 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.

541614 in other systems