Transportation & Commodity Sector Expertise
Expert Market Analysis Services that Drive Growth
Forward-thinking industrial leaders recognize that lasting success comes from both big-picture strategy and on-the-ground implementation. PraxiChain Consulting leverages its deep expertise across transportation networks and industry sectors to help clients capture value in challenging market environments.
Industry Experience Across Critical Sectors
- Traditional & Renewable Energy
- Industrials
- Steel
- Construction Materials & Aggregates
- Grain & Farm products
- Chemicals
- Critical minerals
- Transportation & Logistics
- Private Equity
Integrated Market Analysis & Advisory Solutions
Data Driven Market Analysis that Drives Results
Our data-driven approach and deep market knowledge, combined with our senior consultants’ executive experience in major shipping organizations, help clients identify hidden opportunities while avoiding common pitfalls. We optimize your entire operation by:
- Planning and purchasing strategies
- Network design, distribution systems, product portfolio management
- Digital transformation initiatives
Four Pillars of Market Excellence
Our comprehensive framework addresses the critical elements needed for market success:
Market Analysis
Identify sectoral dynamics to optimize entry strategies and enhance competitive advantage.
Strategic Planning
Build a flexible market approaches that can rapidly adapt to industry changes and shifting customer demands, incorporating real-time analysis and advanced technologies to enhance decision-making.
Value Creation
Create a strategy that integrates opportunity identification with operational excellence, creating transparency across market segments while optimizing for both growth and sustainability.
Risk Management
Build robust market positions that can withstand disruption through diversified strategies, flexible execution, and enhanced risk management capabilities.
Project Examples
Nitrogen Fertilizer Market Strategy
Transload Investment Market Strategy
Chemical Logistics Market Entry Strategy
Our Market Analysis Experts
Featured Expert
Karen Hanks, CPC, CTL
Project Manager
Expertise
- Supply Chain & Logistics
- ESG & Sustainability
- M&A Integration
- Transformation Leadership
- Strategic Planning
Highlights
- Harvard AMP 2008, HBS
- ESG Competent Board Certified, 2024
- P&L Responsibility of $400M
- Delivered 10-15% Annual Cost Savings
- Food, Consumer Goods & Transportation Industry Expert
Karen Hanks is a seasoned executive with extensive experience across the food & consumer goods and supply chain sectors. Her core strengths include driving organizational transformation, optimizing operations, and developing strategic frameworks that deliver sustainable growth. She has successfully led multiple M&A integrations, managed P&L responsibility of $400 million, and consistently achieved 10-15% annual cost savings while exceeding business objectives.
Learn MoreChris Adderton
Project Manager
Expertise
- Supply Chain Design
- Market Analysis
- Logistics Procurement
- Assessment & Optimization
- Due Diligence
Eric Johnson
Project Manager
Expertise
- Supply Chain Design
- Logistics Procurement
- Market Analysis
- Assessment & Optimization
- Due Diligence
James Shefelbine
Principal
Expertise
- Supply Chain Design
- Market Analysis
- Logistics Procurement
- Assessment & Optimization
- Due Diligence
John Tuttle
Project Manager
Expertise
- Supply Chain Design
- Market Analysis
- Logistics Procurement
- Assessment & Optimization
- Due Diligence
Kelly Shefelbine
Principal
Expertise
- Supply Chain Design
- Market Analysis
- Logistics Procurement
- Assessment & Optimization
- Due Diligence
Lynette Sieber
Senior Consultant
Expertise
- Supply Chain Design
- Market Analysis
- Logistics Procurement
- Assessment & Optimization
- Due Diligence
Michelle M. Meyer, SCPro™
Project Manager
Expertise
- Supply Chain Strategy
- Project Management
- Process Improvement
- Design & Implementation
- Systems Implementation
Raul Carrasco
Project Manager
Expertise
- Supply Chain Design
- Logistics Procurement
- Market Analysis
- Assessment & Optimization
- Due Diligence
Rick D. Blasgen
Project Manager
Expertise
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics Operations Competitiveness
- Inventory Management
- Distribution Center Operations
- Transportation Management
Robert Sawchuk
Tim Taylor
Consultant
Expertise
- Supply Chain Design
- Market Analysis
- Logistics Procurement
- Assessment & Optimization
- Due Diligence
Wes Mailhos
Senior Consultant
Expertise
- Supply Chain Design
- Market Analysis
- Logistics Procurement
- Assessment & Optimization
- Due Diligence
