Within the US, Canada and around the world, large companies have often reached out to the big 8 consulting firms for shipping and logistics support. These engagements are often very “mechanical” and many times result in recommendations that may or may not be acted on, a function of how practical they are to implement. So, why does this happen? It happens because these firms are not a full solution, they lack some component that either has no experience in or misunderstands the freight industry. They can’t take the client all the way to a solution, and to go further, they won’t back up their work with a guarantee of savings and/or support. If you need a FULL SOLUTION, you need to look into CPC Consultants, LLC. They guarantee savings after a free assessment which you can request for your company today.
This text attacks a specific pain point: the “Execution Gap” often found when generalist consulting firms attempt specialized logistics work. It highlights that advice without practical implementation is waste.
Here is a structured refinement of this argument, organized to contrast the “Big 8” model against the CPC “Full Solution” model.
The Problem with Generalist Giants (The “Big 8”)
Large companies often default to the “Big 8” consulting firms for logistics support due to brand recognition. However, these engagements frequently fail to deliver ROI for shipping departments.
The “Mechanical” Approach: Their audits are often template-driven rather than tailored to the nuances of your specific freight data.
The Implementation Gap: They deliver high-level recommendations—thick binders of theory—that are often impractical to implement.
Lack of Niche Expertise: Because they are generalists, they often lack the “insider” components necessary to understand the messy reality of carrier negotiations and freight auditing.
No Accountability: Once the report is delivered, their job is done. They do not back their work with performance guarantees.
The CPC Difference: A Full Solution
CPC Consultants fills the gap left by generalist firms. We do not just identify the problem; we implement the fix and ensure the savings hit your bottom line.
| Feature | “Big 8” Consulting Firms | CPC Consultants, LLC |
| Primary Output | Theoretical Reports & Slide Decks | Executed Savings & Recovered Revenue |
| Industry Focus | Generalist (IT, HR, Finance, etc.) | Specialist (Freight & Logistics Only) |
| Risk Model | Hourly/Retainer Fees (You pay regardless of results) | Performance Guarantee (No Savings = No Fee) |
| Scope | Recommendations Only | Full Solution (Audit -> Negotiate -> Implement) |
Why You Need a Full Solution
A partial solution is merely a suggestion. A Full Solution is a realized gain.
We are so confident in our ability to find what others miss that we offer a Free Assessment. We audit your data, identify the opportunities, and guarantee the savings. If we don’t improve your bottom line, you don’t pay.
Founded in 1998, CPC Consultants provides expert consulting services in supply chain management, warehouse management, and transportation optimization. We optimize our clients’ bottom line by leveraging industry best practices and providing customized solutions through our proven methodologies, extensive experience, and focus.
Partners at CPC have held managerial roles and strategic management positions in logistics, service, procurement and supply chain at multinational companies in various industries including the automotive and consumer electronics industries. Being on the shipper’s side for an extensive number of years, we have developed a cutting-edge process that levels the playing field for the shippers and establishes true market level service and pricing for our customers.
CPC’s success is measured by our client’s success. For over 25 years, we have stood for integrity and only work to improve our client’s bottom line. We have gathered the tools and expertise to optimize our clients’ efficiency on every engagement. We guarantee our performance, and have built our reputation upon helping companies save hundreds of millions of dollars in transportation, warehouse management, operations, and more.
Our offices are centrally located in Costa Mesa, next to Newport Beach in beautiful Orange County, California. Costa Mesa is a short drive from Anaheim and Huntington Beach and very close to the Port of Long Beach, the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro, the Port of San Diego, as well as all of Southern California.