Finding Gold in Logistics

January 9, 2018

Accounting and private equity firms are clearly different types of businesses. Yet they face a common challenge: the need to align with a growing stable of external experts that can augment their core capabilities. For accounting firms, external experts can help CPAs become a true trusted business advisor who can solve a broader set of business problems—and, thus, become more attractive to existing and prospective clients. For PE firms, outside help can be instrumental in boosting the financial value of portfolio companies to get a greater return when those companies are sold. In both cases, an external logistics expert can be an important partner, helping to significantly improve the performance of a company’s logistics function and its contribution to the bottom line.

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Townley Group International

TGI is a privately owned Australian project freight forwarder with our own offices throughout Australia, Asia and Papua New Guinea, that specialises in project cargo movements as well as project support once the major cargo has been delivered. TGI can clearly demonstrate that it is an ISO accredited business, and our staff are professionally trained to manage all aspects of transportation and safeguard your investment.!

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Townley Group International

TGI is a privately owned Australian project freight forwarder with our own offices throughout Australia, Asia and Papua New Guinea, that specialises in project cargo movements as well as project support once the major cargo has been delivered. TGI can clearly demonstrate that it is an ISO accredited business, and our staff are professionally trained to manage all aspects of transportation and safeguard your investment.!

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