Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Trusted Supply Chain Consultants in Birmingham
Established in 2014, Paul Trudgian Ltd operates as an extension of client teams, delivering expert supply chain and logistics consultancy across sectors. Our Institute of Logistics and Transport-certified practice specialises in inventory optimisation, network design, and strategic planning, ensuring logistics assets meet operational demands. With consultants holding Chartered Membership and decades of combined experience, we provide objective perspectives on inventory policies, S&OP processes, and trade compliance. Our methodology combines proprietary tools with industry-leading analytics to reduce costs while maintaining service levels.We support clients through project management, from conception to completion, applying lean principles to warehouse design and transport routing. Our team's expertise in 3PL selection and logistics outsourcing has delivered 12.5m in annual savings for clients. We maintain transparency through stakeholder engagement and performance measurement indicators, ensuring sustainable improvements in complex global supply chains.
Services
Supply Chain Consultancy
Logistics Network Design
Warehouse Location Analysis
Inventory Optimisation
Demand Forecasting
Transport Routing
Logistics Outsourcing
Project Management
Trade Compliance
Warehouse Design
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years' experience in supply chain strategy and implementation
- Our team delivers cost reduction through network optimisation and inventory management
- We ensure regulatory compliance with trade and customs expertise
- Our consultants provide tailored logistics solutions for unique business needs
- We implement advanced analytics for demand forecasting accuracy
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Logistics and Transport
What people say
Industry expertise
Practical solutions
Stress-free delivery
Cost savings achieved
Excellent communication
Services
Supply Chain Consultancy
Our supply chain consultancy identifies operational bottlenecks and implements strategic improvements across logistics networks. We specialise in inventory optimisation, demand forecasting, and network design to reduce costs while maintaining service levels. With expertise in S&OP processes and trade compliance, we deliver tailored solutions that enhance efficiency in complex global supply chains.
Warehouse Location Analysis
Using centre-of-gravity modelling and proprietary tools, we determine optimal warehouse locations to minimise transport costs. Our analysis considers service lead times, demand allocation, and facility sizing requirements. This data-driven approach helps businesses reduce operating costs while improving distribution efficiency across single or multi-warehouse networks.
Inventory Optimisation
We develop inventory policies that balance working capital requirements with customer service targets. Our consultants implement analytical approaches to reduce stock levels without compromising service, as demonstrated by successful global inventory reduction projects. We integrate stakeholder requirements throughout the optimisation process to ensure practical implementation.
Logistics Outsourcing
Our logistics outsourcing consultancy identifies optimal third-party logistics providers through comprehensive market analysis. We manage tender processes and contract negotiations, leveraging our UK logistics market knowledge to secure cost-effective solutions. Our expertise ensures clients achieve improved efficiency while maintaining control over critical supply chain functions.
Project Management
We provide end-to-end project management for supply chain transformations, following structured methodologies from conception to completion. Our consultants manage risk mitigation, budget control, and stakeholder communication throughout the project lifecycle. This includes implementation of S&OP processes, warehouse automation, and logistics network redesign initiatives.
People
Paul R. Trudgian
Managing Consultant
With 25 years' experience, Paul specialises in supply chain strategy and cost reduction. Chartered Member of the Institute of Logistics & Transport, he leads strategic projects for major clients across multiple sectors.
Craig Willoughby
Managing Consultant
Craig brings 25+ years' logistics expertise, focusing on operational improvements in warehousing and transport. As Chartered Member of the Institute of Logistics & Transport, he leads logistics consultancy projects for major clients.
Aidan Ward
Warehouse Consultant
Aidan has 30 years' experience in warehouse development, specialising in automation and facility design. His expertise includes CAD modelling and workflow optimisation, supporting clients in achieving efficient warehouse operations.
Kenneth Paine
Transport Consultant
Kenneth offers 20 years' strategic supply chain modelling experience, specialising in transport routing and scheduling. He utilises DiPS software and systems management expertise to optimise logistics networks for clients.
Tamsin Giles
Client Service Coordinator
Tamsin manages client project administration, ensuring smooth coordination between consultants and clients. Her role supports the delivery of consultancy services through effective project management and communication.
Questions
What supply chain services do you specialise in?
We specialise in inventory optimisation, demand forecasting, logistics network design, warehouse location analysis, and 3PL selection. Our consultants also provide project management support for supply chain transformations.
How do you help businesses reduce logistics costs?
We use centre-of-gravity modelling to optimise warehouse locations, implement inventory reduction strategies, and identify cost-effective logistics partners through competitive tender processes.
What makes your consultancy different from competitors?
Our consultants combine 25+ years' operational experience with proprietary analytical tools, delivering practical solutions that balance cost reduction with service level requirements.
Do you work with international supply chains?
Yes, we help businesses manage complex global supply chains, including inventory optimisation for multinational operations and trade compliance support.
How do you ensure successful implementation of recommendations?
We provide end-to-end project management support, from initial analysis through to implementation, ensuring stakeholder buy-in and sustainable process improvements.
What sectors do you work with?
We work across all sectors including retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and e-commerce, tailoring solutions to each industry's specific supply chain requirements.
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Reviews (4)
Ashley Parm
Dec 30, 2019
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Paul has a wealth of experience in logistics, his advice has been invaluable to our company, I'll be using Paul again in the future. Thank you.
John Walker
Aug 23, 2019
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Paul is the consummate professional, providing insight into the details of the supply chain that lead to long term cost savings and value creation. I'd highly recommend Paul and would welcome the chance to work with him again.
Aaron Bargewell
Aug 03, 2019
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We used Paul Trudgian Ltd 2018 when looking to put our 3PL contract out to Tender. Throughout the process, Paul was incredibly professional and at the key reporting stages, his reports and findings were well structured, rational and clear to understand; his depth of experience in logistics was evident at all stages of the Tender process. During meetings with potential 3PLs, Paul represented my company impeccably.
Pauls help, guidance and support during the Tender process was invaluable and meant that we achieved our desired result with minimal stress for those involved. I could not recommend
Pauls help, guidance and support during the Tender process was invaluable and meant that we achieved our desired result with minimal stress for those involved. I could not recommend
Phil Battersby
Feb 01, 2018
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As an SME I've found the team at Paul Trudgian to be incredibly helpful and insightful. They've shown a genuine interest in our business and have gone above and beyond to provide the plans that we needed. Highly recommend.
