541614 — Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services
Description
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 (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
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
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Planning and designing industrial processes and systems--are classified in Industry 541330, Engineering
- Services;
- PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES 469
- Providing computer systems integration design services--are classified in U.S. Industry 541512, Computer
- Systems Design Services;
- Arranging transportation of freight between shippers and carriers--are classified in Industry 488510, Freight
- Transportation Arrangement; and
- Operating warehousing and storage facilities and providing related logistics services--are classified in
- Industry Group 4931, Warehousing and Storage.
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 4731 - Arrangement of Transportation of Freight and Cargo (via SIC1987:4731→NAICS1997:541614→2002:541614→2007:541614→2012:541614→2017:541614→2022:541614)
- SIC 8742 - Management Consulting Services (via SIC1987:8742→NAICS1997:541614→2002:541614→2007:541614→2012:541614→2017:541614→2022:541614)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC R706 — Logistics Support Services
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 541614 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 541614 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services' under Sector 54 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 541614? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $20,000,000 for NAICS code 541614 (Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 541614? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 541614 (Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 4731 - Arrangement of Transportation of Freight and Cargo, 8742 - Management Consulting Services.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 541614:
- Sector 54 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 541614 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services).
- IRS PBA Code for Logistics — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.