Transportation, Warehousing
& Distribution

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Canadian logistics companies face unprecedented hurdles. As more frequent M&A transactions, volatile commodity prices, continued growth in e-commerce, and supply chain snarls create new challenges, the sector is forced to retrench and rethink its entire business model. With Industry 4.0 comes a whole new set of difficulties and game-changing opportunities.

At BDO, we help transportation, warehousing, and distribution companies stay ahead of industry changes and differentiate from competitors by making informed business decisions around government policies, digital transformation, sustainability, and workforce planning. Driven by lean logistics practices, our team ingrains speed, flexibility, and cost-efficiency into your operations.

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transportation, warehousing,
and distribution industry

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Transforming manufacturing

In a landscape marred by labour challenges, rising inflation, and supply chain risk, manufacturers must embrace innovation to navigate these challenges successfully. Discover four practical ways data and AI are fuelling analytics-driven manufacturing, enhancing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and empowering decision-makers with real-time insights.

Data and AI in manufacturing

As Industry 4.0 continues to reshape the manufacturing industry, our article helps you understand and implement digital solutions in your organization. Read more to learn: The difference between Industry 4.0 and 5.0. Six ways Industry 4.0 can help middle-market manufacturers. How to build an Industry 4.0 roadmap. Practical examples of manufacturers leveraging technology.

Data and AI in manufacturing

As Industry 4.0 continues to reshape the manufacturing industry, our article helps you understand and implement digital solutions in your organization. Read more to learn: The difference between Industry 4.0 and 5.0. Six ways Industry 4.0 can help middle-market manufacturers. How to build an Industry 4.0 roadmap. Practical examples of manufacturers leveraging technology.

Funding for digital solutions

Business leaders know the benefits of digital solutions: increased efficiency, data-driven insights, and many other advantages. But finding the funds to implement significant digital transformation can be a challenge. We can help your company secure critical subsidies, zero-interest loans, grants, and other funding to support your digital transformation journey, leverage digital solutions, and drive innovation.

Mapping your next trade route

With business increasingly going global, success isn’t just about who you know—it’s about where you go. To help you plan your next step, we pinpointed Canada’s four most critical trade agreements on a world map.

Mapping your next trade route

With business increasingly going global, success isn’t just about who you know—it’s about where you go. To help you plan your next step, we pinpointed Canada’s four most critical trade agreements on a world map.

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Guidance and advice that service the
manufacturing industry

In today's fast-paced and highly competitive business world, inorganic growth is an important tool in any company's success. We can help turn your growth goals into strategic pathways. With access to global networks and extensive expertise across industries, our M&A team supports mid-market businesses with acquisition strategy development and execution, sale preparation, divestitures, vendor due diligence, and more.

Mergers and acquisitions bring new opportunities that allow your business to evolve, adapt, and grow. But since every business is different, the M&A value creation strategy—from due diligence to integration considerations—must be unique. BDO offers tailored M&A services that match your specific circumstances and context, for both buy-side and sell-side transactions.

Do you need to develop an IT strategy that better aligns with your business objectives and supports future goals? We can help assess your existing infrastructure, find opportunities for enhancement, and produce a plan to meet future technology demands.

Businesses across all industries are adopting advanced and emerging technologies at a much faster rate than ever before. Solutions driven by data and AI are powerful assets to help you stay competitive in current markets; but they aren't without vulnerabilities. Our comprehensive, end-to-end cybersecurity services can help you mitigate the risks and strengthen your defences against cyber crime and attacks.

Transfer pricing planning and compliance is essential for companies conducting business outside Canada. Our team rigorously develops defensible transfer pricing policies that align with the overall tax planning strategy of our clients and that meet Canadian and international requirements.

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Pierre Taillefer

Pierre Taillefer

National Sustainability and ESG Leader

Francois Bourgeois

Francois Bourgeois

Partner, Business Services & Outsourcing

Kurt Oelschlagel

Kurt Oelschlagel

National Agriculture Tax Leader

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