LOGISTICS CONSULTING SERVICES

The Logistics Consultants Mid-Market Shippers Trust

Your Supply Chain Challenges. Our Decades of Expertise.

You need enterprise-grade control without enterprise costs. Sheer works with mid-market shippers to analyze networks, build strategies, integrate your technologies, and deliver results. If you move $5M–$100M in freight annually, we’ll reduce your transportation spend by an average of 15% — and have you live in as little as 8 weeks.

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15%

Average reduction in transportation spend

Years of logistics experience through Sheer’s consultancy team

8 wks

Standard TMS implementation via SheerExchange™

1,000+

ERP & point solution integrations via SheerExchange

Are these Logistics Issues Costing You Money?

Your TMS Project Has Stalled

You signed the contract and the timeline has slipped. Your team is exhausted, your budget is stretched, and you’re no closer to the visibility you were promised. We’ll get it back on track.

Your TMS Project Has Stalled

You signed the contract and the timeline has slipped. Your team is exhausted, your budget is stretched, and you’re no closer to the visibility you were promised. We’ll get it back on track.

You Have No Carrier Visibility

Exceptions go unmanaged and your team is chasing ETAs by phone or email. That’s not a carrier problem, it’s a visibility problem. We’ll close see the bigger picture and close the gaps.

You’re Still on Spreadsheets

Your logistics team isn’t strategizing, optimizing, or building carrier relationships. They’re reconciling freight invoices and manually updating trackers. It’s not your people, it’s your processes. We’ll help you automate.

Your Logistics Can’t Keep Up

Revenue is up and shipment volume is up, but your logistics infrastructure hasn’t kept pace. Hiring more people isn’t the answer. We’ll help you build an operation that scales.

Your Systems Are Siloed

Your ERP can’t reconcile costs. Your TMS can’t report on freight. Your WMS can’t see inventory. The gaps between them are costing you more than you think. We’ll close those gaps so your team can see the big picture.

If two or more of these apply, start a strategic conversation with our experts today

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Sheer Executes. Most Consultants Don’t.

Typical logistics consulting firm	Sheer Logistics
Delivers a strategy report and exits	We assess, strategize, execute, and manage. All in one engagement
Can’t implement a TMS	Live in as little as 8 weeks — not 18 months — via SheerExchange™
No ongoing support after engagement ends	Sheer can provide execution and holistic 4PL/Managed Transportation Services after the consulting phase
Technology recommendations, not execution	1,000+ pre-built integrations — your tech stack is already covered
Built for enterprise clients at enterprise prices	Built specifically for mid-market shippers — not scaled down from enterprise

SheerExchange™ — Proprietary Integration Platform

SheerExchange acts as a universal translator between your ERP, WMS, EDI systems, and the TMS — cutting implementation from the industry standard of 6–18 months to as little as 8 weeks. It’s the operational backbone behind every Sheer consulting engagement and the reason we can accelerate time to value that outpaces other logistics consulting.

Assessment to Results in as Little as 8 Weeks with Sheer Logistics

01 Assess

We take a deep dive into your network, carrier mix, and freight spend to identify inefficiencies and establish a baseline.

1 - 2

Weeks

02 Design & Develop

We design and develop KPIs and metrics, your carrier network, and the technology your supply chain needs.

1 - 3

Weeks

03 Integrate

We connect your systems via SheerExchange™ to deliver rapid TMS integration and carrier connectivity.

3 - 4

Weeks

04 Train & Execute

We train your internal team and handle day-to-day tendering, tracking, exception management, and carrier performance.

4 - 8

Weeks

05 Measure & Optimize

We monitor performance, adjust systems, and implement KPI reviews with full transparency and no black boxes.

Ongoing

The Full Scope of Our Logistics Services

We evaluate your transportation network to pinpoint cost leakage, then deliver a clear, actionable roadmap for improvement and optimization. And we don’t stop at recommendations: we stay engaged through implementation to ensure the results are realized in your freight spend.

Transportation Procurement

Carrier RFP management, rate benchmarking, and contract negotiation so you stop paying more than you should.

Freight Network Optimization

Lane-by-lane analysis that surfaces redundancy, overspend, modal and routing opportunities your current approach is missing.

TMS Selection and Implementation

Technology assessment, integration, and 8-week implementation via SheerExchange™. Live in weeks, not months.

Supply Chain Visibility

Real-time shipment tracking, carrier performance dashboards, and exception alerts before they become customer problems.

Logistics Process Design

SOPs, routing guides, and operational documentation built around how your team actually works.

Carrier Management

Carrier scorecards, performance reviews, and relationship management that keeps your network accountable.

The Sheer Difference: Six Months On

FOOD & BEVERAGE · GLOBAL LEADER

“Sheer is 100% mission critical to us.”

CHALLENGE

Rising LTL costs, no carrier visibility, and manual freight audit

WHAT SHEER DID

Network redesign + TMS integration via SheerExchange™

15% reduction in annual transportation spend within year 1

→ Read the full story

MANUFACTURING · GLOBAL PLASTICS LEADER

“If we gave out annual vendor awards, Sheer would win every year.”

CHALLENGE

Fragmented carrier base, no TMS, complex multi-mode network

WHAT SHEER DID

Managed Transportation + SheerExchange integration

$2.5MM+ in savings

→ Read the full story

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FAQ

Logistics Consulting Services

What does a logistics consultant do?

A logistics consultant analyzes your transportation network, identifies inefficiencies, and builds a strategy to reduce costs and improve performance. At Sheer, that means a full assessment of your carrier mix, freight spend, and technology — followed by a clear roadmap and an execution team that stays through implementation.

How is logistics consulting different from managed transportation?

Logistics consulting is a strategic engagement where we assess, diagnose, and build a roadmap. Managed Transportation is the ongoing operational management of your freight. At Sheer, every consulting engagement includes execution support, and most clients move into a 4PL/Managed Transportation partnership once the strategy is live.

How much does logistics consulting cost?

It depends on scope and complexity. What we can tell you is that our clients average a 15% reduction in transportation spend, and an implementation timeline in as little as 8 weeks via SheerExchange™ means you’re seeing returns faster than most firms can finish their discovery phase. Book a consultation and we’ll give you a clear cost assessment.

What do I need to prepare before the first meeting?

You’ll need 6-12 months of data on your carrier network and freight spend, your current tech stack, and your biggest pain points for the first meeting. From there, we’ll develop a scope and work that includes a full assessment of your network, carrier mix, and processes. Once engaged, we’ll develop a strategy that reduces your supply chain costs and increases efficiencies.

How long does a logistics consulting engagement take?

The consulting phase will vary in length based on the complexity of your supply chain challenges. Once we have gathered the necessary data and conducted our analysis, TMS implementation runs in as little as 8 weeks via SheerExchange™, and with 1,000+ pre-built ERP and point solution integrations already in place, we’re not starting from scratch on your tech stack.

Is logistics consulting right for a mid-market company?

If your company moves between $5M and $100M in freight annually, the answer is almost certainly yes. Most mid-market shippers have the complexity that benefits from enterprise-grade consulting but have never had access to a firm built specifically for their size. Sheer is built exactly for that gap — not scaled down from enterprise, not priced for Fortune 500.