Services We Offer

Independent advisory

As independent consultants, Eighty8 Consultants provides objective, evidence-based advice to help clients make informed strategic, operational and commercial decisions.

We review information from multiple sources and combine operational experience with data analysis, financial assessment, industry research and commercial judgement. Our advice is practical, fact-based and focused on solutions that can be implemented successfully.

We prepare clear and thorough reports supported by relevant data, industry best practice and appropriate research. We can present our findings and recommendations to boards, executives, employees, government agencies, industry groups and public forums.

Our independence means that our recommendations are based on what is right for the client. We are not aligned with particular suppliers, technology platforms, equipment manufacturers or service providers.

Our associate network

Eighty8 Consultants works with a carefully selected network of experienced associates, enabling us to assemble the capabilities required for each assignment.

Our combined services include:

Strategic and feasibility business cases.
Government unsolicited proposals.
Infrastructure strategy development.
Long-term facility, terminal and equipment planning.
Transport and warehouse management system reviews.
Technology requirements, procurement and implementation.
Financial reviews and economic modelling.
Cost-benefit analysis and risk assessment.
ESG and sustainability advice.
Commercial due diligence.
Report preparation, document review and professional editing.
Freight, transport and logistics rate-card reviews.
Third-party logistics procurement and contract reviews.
Reverse logistics and empty-container management.
Asset lifecycle and maintenance planning.
Governance and implementation support.
Logistics and supply-chain reviews

Clients typically contact us when their existing logistics arrangements can no longer support their business plans, customer commitments or forecast growth.

A logistics review may be required when an organisation is:

Acquiring or integrating a new business.
Entering a new market or sales channel.
Winning or losing a major customer contract.
Approaching the end of an agreement with a logistics provider.
Reaching the capacity limits of an existing warehouse, terminal or distribution facility.
Considering outsourcing or bringing logistics operations in-house.
Implementing a new transport, warehouse or inventory-management system.
Experiencing declining service performance or increasing costs.
Planning a new warehouse, terminal or distribution network.
Reviewing inventory levels or stock locations.
Seeking to improve resilience following a major disruption.
Questions we help clients answer
Will our current logistics facilities support our five- or ten-year growth plan?
What capacity will we require, and when will additional investment be needed?
How can we expand from a local business into a national operation?
How should we integrate the logistics operations of a newly acquired business?
What economies of scale can be achieved through network consolidation?
Should we outsource our transport, warehousing or logistics operations?
Which transport or warehouse management system best meets our requirements?
Where should we locate a new warehouse, terminal or distribution centre?
What inventory should we hold, and where should it be located?
Is our current transport or logistics rate card competitive?
How can we improve customer service while reducing operating costs?
What are the risks, costs and benefits of the available options?

We assess the current operation, identify constraints and opportunities, evaluate alternative solutions and provide clients with a practical implementation pathway.

Government relations and industry advocacy

Eighty8 Consultants has experience engaging with federal, state and local governments on behalf of organisations, industry groups and stakeholders.

We help clients understand government processes, develop credible policy positions and communicate their case clearly to decision-makers.

Our services include:

Government and stakeholder engagement strategies.
Ministerial and departmental briefings.
Policy and regulatory submissions.
Industry position papers.
Evidence-based advocacy materials.
Stakeholder mapping.
Meeting preparation and representation.
Government unsolicited proposals.
Consultation and industry engagement.
Regulatory and legislative analysis.
Public and private presentations.

Our approach is based on evidence, integrity and constructive engagement. Any government-relations or advocacy activity is undertaken transparently and in accordance with applicable requirements.

Project delivery and governance

Eighty8 Consultants supports projects from initial concept and business case through to planning, implementation and performance review.

We bring structure, accountability and practical operational experience to complex projects. Our role can range from independent adviser or project reviewer to project lead, governance specialist or member of a steering committee.

Our project approach includes:

Understanding the client’s objectives, operating environment and constraints.
Defining the scope, deliverables, responsibilities and measures of success.
Developing the strategy, business case and implementation plan.
Establishing appropriate governance, reporting and risk controls.
Coordinating internal teams, technical specialists and external stakeholders.
Managing budgets, schedules, dependencies and decisions.
Supporting implementation and operational readiness.
Measuring outcomes and addressing issues as they emerge.

Our project and governance services include:

Project scoping and planning.
Business-case development.
Project governance frameworks.
Steering-committee support.
Budget and schedule oversight.
Risk and issue management.
Stakeholder coordination.
Procurement and vendor governance.
Operational-readiness planning.
Independent project assurance.
Benefits tracking and post-implementation reviews.

Our objective is to help clients deliver projects safely, efficiently and with clear accountability—on time, within budget and with outcomes that can be sustained operationally.