Transportation and logistics

Intelligent logistics to keep the world moving

The Transportation and logistics sector is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by digital innovation, evolving customer expectations, and the imperative for sustainability. As global trade patterns shift and urbanization accelerates, companies face the challenge of enhancing efficiency while reducing environmental impact. At Strategy&, we collaborate with clients across the value chain to navigate these complexities, leveraging our deep industry expertise to drive operational excellence, technological advancement, and sustainable growth.

Our expertise

>200 consulting and diligence efforts across the industry

Sub-industries

Logistics

The logistics sector is rapidly evolving in response to global supply chain complexity, e-commerce growth, and client expectations for speed and transparency. We support logistics players through:

  • Digital Enablement: Deploying technologies such as AI, IoT, and blockchain to enhance visibility, optimise routing, and streamline operations
  • Supply Chain Resilience: Redesigning networks to reduce reliance on single nodes and improve agility amid disruption
  • Strategic Growth: Supporting consolidation, M&A, and market expansion in an increasingly fragmented sector

Distribution

Distribution firms must balance efficiency, customer service, and flexibility as product complexity and fulfilment speed increase. Strategy& helps by:

  • Network Optimisation: Designing distribution footprints to support faster, cost-effective service with reduced environmental impact
  • Last-Mile Innovation: Creating new delivery models, including localised fulfilment, smart lockers, and automation
  • Customer-Centric Models: Enhancing service differentiation through digital interfaces, data-driven insights, and tailored delivery solutions

Warehousing

Modern warehousing is becoming a strategic differentiator, driven by the need for speed, automation, and flexibility. We work with warehousing operators to:

  • Automate and Scale: Implement robotics, automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), and warehouse management platforms
  • Space Utilisation and Planning: Optimise site selection and layout to reduce costs and meet evolving demand
  • Sustainability Strategy: Integrate green building standards and energy efficiency measures to meet ESG goals

How we help clients

Strategy& delivers tailored, end-to-end support for Transportation & Logistics clients through:

Customer Strategy

Supporting clients in adapting to shifting mobility trends and customer expectations, with a focus on last-mile delivery innovation and service model evolution.

Digital Strategy

Driving digital transformation through automation, data analytics, and smart logistics platforms to enhance operational visibility and agility.

Fit for Growth

Reimagining cost structures and workforce models to improve scalability and performance in a highly competitive market.

Operations Strategy

Strengthening supply chain resilience and optimising logistics networks to minimise disruption and improve reliability.

Technology Strategy

Leveraging digital tools and infrastructure investment to modernise transport assets and improve network connectivity.

Sustainability Strategy

Supporting ESG compliance and sustainability objectives through low-emission transport, greener infrastructure, and circular logistics models.

Contact us

Tom Wright

Tom Wright

Director, Sustainability, Strategy& UK

Tel: +44 (0)7483 316833

Alex McPherson

Alex McPherson

Director, PwC United Kingdom

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