Consulting team

Combining strategic insight, operational experience and practical delivery expertise across a wide range of industries.

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Meet the PTL Co team

Supply Chain and logistics are very broad professions and the requirements for consultancy can be highly varied. Here at PTL Co we have an extensively experienced team; from strategic guidance through to operational improvement, our consultants can provide the expertise you need.

Paul Trudgian, Managing Consultant, Supply Chain

Paul Trudgian

Managing Consultant, Supply Chain

Since establishing Paul Trudgian Ltd in 2014, now trading as PTL Co, Paul has built a reputation for delivering practical supply chain, logistics and warehousing solutions that improve performance and reduce operating costs. Paul is a highly experienced supply chain programme leader with a 30-year career in designing, managing, and implementing significant reductions in operating costs while enhancing supply chain performance. He has successfully delivered over 100 consulting projects across a wide range of sectors, including retail, defence, automotive, food, utilities, and mining, supporting SMEs, major multinational corporations, and government organisations. In addition to his work throughout the UK and Europe, Paul has extensive international experience, including auditing supply chain performance for state-owned operations in Kazakhstan and redesigning logistics networks in Ukraine.

As well as managing PTL Co’s wider project portfolio, Paul personally delivers assignments including:

Rob McWhiter, Managing Consultant, Logistics

Rob McWhirter

Managing Consultant, Logistics

Rob specialises in delivering operational and supply chain improvements that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and support sustainable business growth. He has worked with major logistics providers including TNT, CEVA Logistics, Kuehne + Nagel and Yusen Logistics, supporting complex operations across sectors such as consumer goods, retail, industrial, automotive, aerospace and defence. Rob’s expertise lies in converting logistics strategies and warehouse solutions into practical, live operations, with a strong focus on operational readiness, commercial governance, project mobilisation, stakeholder management and implementation planning.

Rob leads and delivers assignments including:

Alan Griffin, Warehouse Design Consultant PTL Co

Alan Griffin

Lead Consultant, Warehousing

With extensive experience across warehousing, logistics and distribution operations, Alan has helped organisations improve performance through practical, hands-on solutions. He has worked on a wide range of warehouse and logistics projects, helping clients translate operational requirements into practical facility designs, efficient layouts and robust warehouse processes. Alan’s expertise includes warehouse layout design, storage media selection, materials handling specification, capacity and productivity modelling, operational planning and implementation support.

Alan leads and delivers assignments including:

Simon Andrews, Lead Consultant, Warehouse Design & Implementation

Simon Andrews

Lead Consultant, Warehouse Design & Implementation

Simon is a highly experienced logistics and warehouse implementation consultant with more than 20 years’ experience translating solution designs into practical, operationally robust warehouse and contract logistics operations. He has worked across contract logistics, warehouse operations, solutions design and project delivery, helping clients move from concept and design into effective live operations. Simon’s expertise includes solution implementation, operational readiness, data analysis, modelling, process design, implementation planning and project delivery, with a strong focus on making sure new logistics operations are practical, deliverable and aligned with the client’s service and cost objectives.

Simon leads and delivers assignments including:

Kenneth Paine, Associate Consultant, Transport

Kenneth Paine

Lead Consultant, Transport

Kenneth is an industry expert in tactical and strategic supply chain modelling and methodology, with 20 years of direct experience in transport modelling, routing, and scheduling. He is proficient in using DiPS as a facilitating tool and has extensive experience with Excel for developing customised spreadsheet-based simulation tools and decision support models. Kenneth holds a degree in Strategic Systems Management and has worked on strategic distribution modelling with clients such as DHL, XPO Logistics, and WH Smith.

Kenneth leads and delivers assignments including:

Andrew King - Trade & Customs Compliance consultant at Paul Trudgian

Andrew King

Lead Consultant, Trade & Customs Compliance

Andrew is a specialist Trade and Customs Compliance Consultant with extensive knowledge of local and international trade laws, regulations, and agreements. Andrew has 30 years of expertise in customs procedures, international trade regulations, and tariffs. He assists clients with navigating the complexities of trade laws and customs compliance, ensuring they adhere to all relevant laws and regulations and helping to mitigate the risks associated with non-compliance. Andrew has a Degree in Business Studies and a Graduate Diploma in International Trade.

Andrew leads and delivers assignments including:

Tamsin Giles, Client Services Coordinator

Tamsin Giles

Client Services Coordinator

Tamsin is an experienced client services coordinator who supports the smooth running of consulting assignments from initial enquiry through to project administration and client communication. She works closely with clients, consultants and project teams to coordinate enquiries, arrange meetings, manage documentation, support tender communications and ensure that information is directed to the right people at the right time. Tamsin’s role provides the organised, responsive back-office support that helps consulting projects progress efficiently and ensures clients receive clear communication throughout their engagement.

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