NAICS Code 541614 — Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services
National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is one of 5 national industries under 54161 (Management Consulting Services).
| Code | 541614 |
|---|---|
| Title | Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services |
| Level | National Industry (6-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
| SBA size standard | $20 million in average annual receipts |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
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
Manufacturing management consulting services
Inventory planning and control management consulting services
Transportation management consulting services
Is a business under 541614 "small"?
Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 541614 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed $20 million in average annual receipts. Small-business status determines eligibility for federal set-aside contracts, SAM.gov certifications and SBA loan programs — receipts are averaged over the latest 5 fiscal years.
Where 541614 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services |
| Subsector | 541 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services |
| Industry Group | 5416 | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services |
| NAICS Industry | 54161 | Management Consulting Services |
| National Industry | 541614 | Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services |
Related SIC codes
Via the official U.S. Census concordance (1987 SIC ↔ NAICS), shown only where the industry definition is unchanged in NAICS 2022.
| SIC code | Title |
|---|---|
4731 | Arrangement of Transportation of Freight and Cargo |
8742 | Management Consulting Services |
Related National Industry codes
541611— Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services541612— Human Resources Consulting Services541613— Marketing Consulting Services541618— Other Management Consulting Services
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Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.