Logistics Consulting and Supply Chain Optimization
Independent audits, transport cost reduction, and full 3PL management — from strategy to daily execution.
FREE CONSULTATION
12–25 %
AVG SAVINGS YEAR 1
A fresh look at your logistics
Logistics accounts for 8 to 15% of revenue for a typical Quebec manufacturing or distribution SMB — and it's one of the least frequently challenged cost centers. Cargo53 Consulting brings over a decade of hands-on operational expertise to your supply chain: independent audit, quantified savings, guided implementation. We speak transport because we do it every day — our recommendations are testable, measurable, and deployable within 90 days.
Four engagements, one standard
Engagements are à la carte or fully bundled. Each is led by a senior consultant and delivered with clear KPIs.
Logistics audit
Full diagnostic of your transport flows, warehouses, and systems in 2–4 weeks. Deliverable: quantified report with 10–20 prioritized savings opportunities and a 90-day action plan.
Carrier selection
End-to-end carrier RFP: brief writing, panel of 8–15 vetted candidates, comparison grid, negotiation, and contracting. Typical savings 8–18%.
Cost optimization
Renegotiating existing contracts, mode shifts (LTL ↔ FTL ↔ intermodal), shipment consolidation, delivery window tuning. Measurable results in 60 days.
3PL management
Full outsourcing of your logistics function: daily planning, carrier management, customs, invoicing, monthly reporting. You keep strategic control, we run operations.
Growing SMBs and enterprises
Our engagements are built for Quebec manufacturers, distributors, and retailers shipping 50 to 5,000 loads a year. You hit a cost ceiling, open a new market, your primary carrier no longer keeps up, or you prepare an ERP/TMS integration — in every one of those cases, an external, quantified perspective unlocks substantial gains fast.
Four steps, results in 90 days
Discovery
Data collection, interviews, and mapping of current flows.
Recommendations
Costed report with prioritized initiatives and expected gains.
Implementation
Guided rollout: contracts, mode, processes, systems.
Monitoring
Monthly dashboard and quarterly adjustments.
Your most common questions
Is the initial consultation really free?
Yes. The first 45-minute meeting (phone, video, or on-site in Montreal) is offered with no commitment. You leave with 2–3 concrete optimization ideas even if you decide not to work with us.
How long does a logistics audit take?
A full audit typically runs 2–4 weeks: data collection, flow analysis, team interviews, and delivery of a costed action plan. Express engagements (1 week) are available for a focused problem.
What savings can I expect?
Our clients average 12–25% savings on transport costs in year one by combining contract renegotiation, mode shifts (LTL vs FTL vs intermodal), and route optimization.
Do you work with small and mid-sized businesses?
Absolutely. Most of our consulting engagements are with Quebec SMBs shipping between 50 and 2,000 loads a year. Our packages are sized to pay for themselves within the first quarter.
Can you also manage carrier selection?
Yes. We can operate as your 3PL: carrier RFP, negotiation, contracting, performance monitoring, and day-to-day operational management — so you focus on your core business.
Let's talk about your logistics
45 minutes, no commitment — and you leave with 2 or 3 concrete optimization ideas either way.
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