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Logistics failures ripple through supply chains quickly, and the resulting disputes often involve lost production, spoiled inventory, missed customer commitments, and contested contract performance. Manufacturers and retailers sue third-party logistics providers over delivery failures and warehouse errors, shippers and carriers litigate freight charges, cargo damage, and service-level obligations, and importers dispute responsibility for customs delays and compliance failures with brokers and forwarders. Technology implementations meant to modernize warehouse or transportation management can also fail, prompting claims against vendors and integrators. In each case, the question is whether a party's logistics performance met contractual commitments and industry practice, and how a shortfall affected the business that depended on it.

A logistics expert reconstructs what happened by analyzing shipment records, warehouse management and transportation data, carrier performance metrics, inventory levels, and the operative service agreements. That analysis can show whether a provider met agreed delivery windows, accuracy rates, and capacity commitments, or whether the claimed failures resulted from the shipper's own forecasting, ordering, or specification changes. In customs and trade matters, the expert can evaluate classification, documentation, and security filing practices against regulatory requirements. Counsel can use these findings to allocate responsibility among supply chain participants, establish or rebut causation for production disruptions, and quantify losses such as expediting costs, lost sales, and excess inventory.

Logistics expertise is highly operational, so the strongest experts have managed the functions at issue rather than simply studied them. The experts we can provide include supply chain professors who have published on transportation quality, third-party logistics, and reverse logistics, alongside former public company executives, licensed customs brokers, defense and port logistics specialists, and consultants to Fortune 500 manufacturers and distributors. Their experience extends to ERP and warehouse system implementations, global sourcing and import compliance, food and retail distribution, and the development of bar code identification technology dating to early rail car tracking work at Sylvania/GTE. Round Table Group has conducted more than 75,000 expert searches for litigators, and you can start the search for your logistics case by calling us at (202) 908-4500.

Kinds of Cases We Work On

Round Table Group helps our clients find a wide variety of Logistics expert witnesses for cases like:

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Freight Broker Accused of Double-Brokering Fraud Scheme.

A shipper sued a freight brokerage alleging it engaged in double-brokering by re-assigning contracted loads to unvetted carriers without authorization, resulting in a cargo loss the shipper's insurer refused to cover. We identified experts with experience in freight brokerage industry practices, carrier vetting standards, and cargo claims investigation. The freight brokerage expert's load-assignment audit confirmed the unauthorized double-brokering pattern, supporting the shipper's breach of contract claim.
02

3PL Warehouse Operator Disputes Shrinkage Liability Claim.

A consumer electronics distributor sued its third-party logistics warehouse operator alleging systemic inventory shrinkage across a distribution center exceeded the shrinkage allowance specified in their warehousing agreement. We identified experts with experience in warehouse inventory control, third-party logistics operations, and supply chain loss prevention. The inventory control expert's cycle-count audit confirmed the shrinkage exceeded contractual allowances, supporting the distributor's breach of contract claim.
03

Ocean Freight Forwarder Disputes Container Detention Fees.

An importer disputed an ocean freight forwarder's container detention charges alleging the delays were caused by port congestion outside the importer's control, not late container returns as the forwarder claimed. We identified experts with experience in ocean freight logistics, port congestion analysis, and container detention billing practices. The ocean logistics expert's port-log analysis confirmed the congestion-driven delays, supporting the importer's dispute of the charges.
04

Customs Brokerage Firm Faces Tariff Misclassification Suit.

An importer sued a customs brokerage firm alleging a pattern of tariff misclassifications on imported components resulted in significant retroactive duty penalties and interest charges. We identified experts with experience in customs tariff classification, international trade compliance, and customs brokerage industry standards. The tariff classification expert's classification review found the errors deviated from established customs rulings, supporting the importer's professional negligence claim.
05

Last-Mile Delivery Platform Disputes Density SLA Terms.

An e-commerce retailer sued a last-mile delivery platform alleging its route density optimization algorithm failed to meet the on-time delivery rate guaranteed in their service level agreement across a major metropolitan market. We identified experts with experience in last-mile delivery logistics, route density optimization, and service level agreement compliance. The last-mile logistics expert's delivery data audit confirmed the shortfall, supporting the retailer's claim for service credits.
06

Supply Chain Software Vendor Disputes Data Accuracy.

A manufacturer sued a supply chain visibility software vendor alleging its real-time shipment tracking platform systematically misreported transit delays, causing the manufacturer to overcommit inventory to a key retail customer. We identified experts with experience in supply chain visibility technology, logistics data integration, and transportation management systems. The supply chain technology expert's data audit confirmed the misreporting pattern, supporting the manufacturer's breach of contract claim.
07

Rail Freight Carrier Disputes Excessive Demurrage Charges.

A bulk commodity shipper disputed a rail freight carrier's demurrage charges alleging car detention delays stemmed from the carrier's own yard congestion rather than the shipper's loading and unloading practices. We identified experts with experience in rail freight operations, demurrage and detention billing practices, and rail yard capacity analysis. The rail operations expert's yard-log analysis confirmed the congestion-driven delays, supporting the shipper's dispute of the charges.
08

Freight Factoring Firm Disputes Carrier Invoice Fraud.

A freight factoring company sued a trucking carrier alleging it submitted duplicate and fabricated load invoices for factoring advances across a multi-month period. We identified experts with experience in freight factoring industry practices, trucking invoice forensic accounting, and transportation billing fraud detection. The forensic accounting expert's invoice-matching analysis confirmed the fabricated invoice pattern, supporting the factoring company's fraud claim.
09

E-Commerce Fulfillment Center Disputes Accuracy SLA Terms.

An online retailer sued its e-commerce fulfillment center operator alleging a persistent order accuracy shortfall breached the service level agreement's guaranteed error rate across a peak holiday shipping season. We identified experts with experience in fulfillment center operations, warehouse management systems, and e-commerce order accuracy standards. The fulfillment operations expert's error-rate audit confirmed the shortfall, supporting the retailer's claim for service credits.
10

Reverse Logistics Vendor Disputes Returns Processing Fees.

A retailer disputed a reverse logistics vendor's processing fee invoices alleging the vendor billed for returns inspection services beyond the volume specified in their returns management agreement. We identified experts with experience in reverse logistics operations, returns processing billing practices, and retail supply chain contract compliance. The reverse logistics expert's volume audit found the billed volume was consistent with the agreement's defined scope, defeating the retailer's dispute.

Here are a few of our favorite Logistics Expert Witnesses:

Pennsylvania Logistics, Outsourcing Expert #3117

I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of supply chain management with specific knowledge in the areas of outsourcing, lean and international. I have published on such topics as inventory compression, cycle time reduction and third-party logistics.

 

New Jersey Pharmaceutical, Logistics Expert #11860

I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of enterprise computing with specific knowledge in the areas of SAP, Oracle and JDE. I have published on such topics as ERP, sourcing and e-Commerce. I have testified on online reverse auction, ERP middleware and ERP implementation.

 

New York Quality, Logistics, Distribution Expert #18231

I have 15 years of experience in the field of operations and supply chain management, with specific knowledge in the areas of purchasing, logistics, quality, productivity, operations, health care management, and business processes. I have published on such topics as supply chain management, quality, and operations management. I have extensive post-PhD experience in industry with proven expert on industry comments in media (extensively quoted) and extensive consulting experience in Fortune500 firms.

 

Colorado Circulation, Logistics Expert #20270

I have 20 years of experience and specialize in the field of circulation, with specific knowledge of marketing, logistics and fiscal management. I have testified on circulation.

 

Texas Web Commerce, Logistics Expert #23620

I have 25 years of experience in the field of web commerce business and technology, with specific knowledge in the areas of web technology, logistics, and customer service. I have published on such topics as trends in web commerce business, outstanding leadership traits, and customer service. I am experienced large public company chief executiveo officer. I am a proven strategic leader with companies in all stages of development. I

 

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Nevada Logistics, Quality, Purchasing Expert #25536

I have 17 years of experience, and specialize in the field of management with specific knowledge in the areas of purchasing, logistics and supply chain management. I have published on such topics as transportation quality, supply chain performance measurement and supplier management. I study how businesses manage their supply chains and then write about them. In my textbooks and other publications, I offer my critiques of these activities.

 

Texas Logistics, Marketing Channels Expert #25803

I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of marketing channels with specific knowledge in the areas of pricing, supply chain management and corporate responsibility. I have published on such topics as marketing of pharmaceuticals, health services and consumer goods, international market entry and expansion (especially in franchising) and relationship marketing. I have testified on pharmaceutical marketing, promotional allowances and nature and scope of marketing “risk”. Author of textbooks, executive primers and more than 100 articles in international and national journals and conference proceedings, I have been invited to speak at executive, government and non-governmental organization forums…

 

Arkansas Logistics, Supply Chain Expert #28089

I have 30 years of experience in the field of supply chain management, with specific knowledge of transportation, logistics, and marketing. I have published on such topics as logistics capabilities and firm performance, employee retention and turnover, and railroad, motor carrier, and airline cost and service issues.

 

California Supply Chain, Logistics Expert #28124

I have 5 years of experience in the field of industrial and systems engineering, with specific knowledge of optimization and supply chain management and logistics. I have published on such topics as reverse logistics, location theory, and optimization.

 

North Carolina Supply Chain, Logistics, Quality Expert #29371

I have 40 years of experience, and specialize in the field of management with specific knowledge in the areas of logistics, education and total quality. I have published on such topics as logistics, supply chain and business education. I have testified on information technology, qualifications and information technology testing.

 

California Logistics, Maritime Law Expert #30432

I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of logistics with specific knowledge in the areas of seaports, airports and supply chains. I have published on such topics as transportation security, international trade law and customs compliance.

 

Nebraska Logistics, Transportation Expert #31558

I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of supply chain management with specific knowledge in the areas of logistics, planning and program management.

 

Texas Market Assessment, Logistics Expert #34263

I have 18 years of experience, and specialize in the field of animal health products with specific knowledge in the areas of marketing, finance and logistics.

 

South Carolina Logistics, Shipping Expert #36908

I have 45 years of experience in the field of global logistics and transport, with specific knowledge of shipping, port management and defense logistics. I have published on such topics as container shipping, defense distribution supply chain analysis and third party logistics (3PL) feasibility. I have testified on port management and development, transportation competition, and highway and bridge development.

 

California Engineering, Logistics, Finance Expert #37195

I have 15 years of experience and specialize in the field of systems engineering, with specific knowledge of verification and validation, integration and logistics operations. I have published on such topics as logistics resource management, systems engineering and space flight operations.

 

Florida Manufacturing, Logistics Expert #38103

I have 15 years of experience, and specialize in the field of supply chain with specific knowledge in the areas of manufacturing, logistics and sourcing.

 

Network Analysis, Logistics Expert #38756

I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of social networks and supply chain logistics with specific knowledge in the areas of dynamic networks and agile supply chains. I have published on such topics as agile supply chain processes, dynamic social networks and news vendor problem.

 

Texas Mattress Retail, Logistics Expert #39410

I have 15 years of experience, and specialize in the field of mattress retailing with specific knowledge in the areas of commissioned sales force, operations and inventory management and mattress manufacturers. I have published on such topics as customer experience. I have testified on mattress manufacturer and retailer contracts and employee related lawsuits. Ten years experience with three private equity firms as president and chief executive officer.

 

Florida Logistics, Parcel, Truck Expert #39708

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of trade compliance, import, export, transportation and logistics with specific knowledge in the areas of C-TPAT, importer security filing, ISF and FMC, air, ocean, LTL and parcel shipping modes and foreign trade zones. I have published on such topics as C-TPAT, ISF, NVOCC, FMC, efficient transportation solutions for air and ocean shipping and transportation security rated topics including TSA. I have testified on transportation related matters (details are confidential). I am fluent in German and a U.S. licensed customs broker and an active member in NITL, AAEI, ICPA and…

 

Pennsylvania Food, Logistics, Transportation Expert #42049

I have 40 years of experience, and specialize in the field of food supply chain with specific knowledge in the areas of supply chain, distribution and retail. I have published on such topics as supply chain issues, future issues in the food industry and impact of Walmart.

 

Illinois Supply Chain, Logistics, Drug Expert #42318

I have 3 years of experience and specialize in the field of antitrust with specific knowledge in the areas of warehouse management, transportation management and antitrust litigation. I have published on such topics as warehousing, transportation and economic outlook. I have testified 6 times on topics such as antitrust violations.

 

Connecticut Logistics, Transportation Expert #44972

I have 14 years of experience, and specialize in the field of third-party logistics with specific knowledge in the areas of warehousing, transportation and freight forwarding.

 

California Importing, Exporting, Logistics Expert #40624

I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of global manufacturing and logistics with specific knowledge in the areas of Chinese products, purchasing, china sourcing, importing and exporting, manufacturing and distribution. I have published on such topics as quality fade in China, global field service and manufacturing reshoring. I have testified on Chinese manufacturing, supplier contract disputes and ERP software implementations. I am a China manufacturing and sourcing expert and a Global Field Service expert with and MBA and 25 years of consulting experience. I am the author of an Amazon.com Top Seller book about manufacturing in…

 

Colorado Routing, Scheduling, Logistics Expert #51111

I have 22 years of experience, and specialize in the field of school transportation with specific knowledge in the areas of routing and scheduling, operations and special needs. I have published on such topics as FCC 90 regulations, operations and scheduling. I have had the opportunity to progress through state and national organizations. I have received the NAPT (National Association Pupil Transportation) SNT (Special Needs Transportation) Certification. I am also approved to train the national curriculum on special needs, routing and scheduling as well as other sessions.

 

Maryland Transportation, Logistics, Cost Expert #51862

I have 35 years of experience, and specialize in the field of technology with specific knowledge in the areas of supply chains, transportation and global sourcing. I advise five chief executive officers, each with very different businesses, and only three directly related to supply chains. I also spend a lot of time on an education company, and a pure technology company. I am able to do this by absorbing and processing information from all sources, and being able to rationalize them in a pragmatic way and apply them effectively for each client.

 

Texas Bar Code, Identification Technology and RFID Expert Witness #1077

Expert is regarded in the industry as a bar code pioneer. He was the founder of the first company to design and manufacture bar code scanning equipment. His history with bar codes goes back to the mid-1960s when he was project manager for the rail car identification project at Sylvania/GTE. He worked and traveled across the globe in pursuit of bar code`s early adoption and in the process he earned a reputation as the "father" of the bar code industry. He has since received many honors for his work. His vast experience has been called upon by numerous companies and…

 

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A logistics expert is needed when a claim depends on how goods moved, were stored, or were managed through a supply chain and whether a party met its performance obligations. Third-party logistics and warehousing disputes, freight and carrier service-level claims, cargo loss and cold chain disputes, customs and trade compliance disputes, and failed supply chain technology implementations commonly require this expertise. Early retention helps counsel secure transportation and warehouse system data before it is overwritten.
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