What McPhee Distribution Services does

McPhee Distribution Services is an Australian privately-held third-party logistics (3PL) provider headquartered in Chester Hill, Sydney, operating continuously since 1923. The company delivers end-to-end fulfillment services through a four-city warehouse network spanning Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth, with combined capacity exceeding 119,000 m² and 50,000+ pallet positions. Its service portfolio covers receiving, palletized and bulk warehouse storage, order assembly (full case, split case, and kitting/bundling), order packing, transport labeling, scan packing, product delivery, stocktaking, and returns processing with grading and refurbishment. The technology backbone is the Storman Warehouse Management System, providing serial number tracking, FIFO, use-by date management, and real-time inventory visibility via a client web portal.

McPhee monetizes through managed-services 3PL contracts on a quote-based, multi-year pricing model, sold via a consultative direct enterprise sales motion with no self-serve or online ordering channel. The company serves a vertically diversified customer base spanning ecommerce and retail, wholesale brands shipping to major Australian retailers, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, industrial and heavy equipment, technology and consumer electronics, consumer goods, automotive parts, FMCG, mining, and food and beverage. A key operational differentiator is its EDI integration infrastructure, which is compatible with hundreds of software platforms (SAP, Dynamics 365, Oracle, Netsuite, Shopify, MYOB) and holds approved-provider status with major Australian retailers including Woolworths, Coles, Target, Big W, Myer, David Jones, Kmart, Aldi, Costco, Amazon, Harvey Norman, and Officeworks.

The company markets itself on its century-long operating history, a long-tenured workforce (over 50% of staff with 15+ years tenure), and direct, no-call-center client relationships. It remains privately held with no disclosed investors, no public listing, no disclosed revenue, and no recent M&A or funding activity in the source material. Revenue figures, management team identities, certifications, and named end customers are not publicly disclosed, constraining external verification of scale and financial trajectory.

Name

McPhee Distribution Services

Legal name

McPhee Distribution Services

Website

https://mcphee.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

McPhee Distribution Services is a privately-held Australian third-party logistics provider founded in 1923, offering end-to-end warehousing, fulfillment, EDI-integrated distribution, and returns processing across 119,000+ m² of facilities in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics Services

NAICS

General Warehousing and Storage (493110)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

E-commerce Fulfillment & Omnichannel Logistics (Pick/Pack/Returns) (TLAIAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Asset-Based Warehousing & Distribution Centers (Owned/Leased Facilities) (TLAIAMAB)

Keywords

• Third-party logistics
• Warehouse management
• Order fulfillment
• Inventory management
• EDI integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Services: Managed logistics services revenue generated through warehousing, storage, order fulfillment, pick and pack, and transport management services. Revenue is earned through contracted logistics operations where McPhee handles receiving, storing, and shipping of products on behalf of clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

McPhee Distribution Services is an Australian third-party logistics (3PL) provider operating since 1923, offering end-to-end warehousing and fulfillment across facilities in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth. The company provides receiving, storage, order assembly, order packing, transport labeling, scan packing, product delivery, stocktaking, and returns management. Its operations are powered by Storman WMS, Editech software, and EDI integrations with hundreds of retailers and ERPs.

Product overview

McPhee Distribution Services is a third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering a unified logistics platform with modular services. The core offering consists of end-to-end fulfillment covering receiving, storage, order assembly, packing, and delivery. Key service modules include Warehouse Storage (palletized, bulk, stillage, drum), Receiving Solutions, EDI & Integration (connecting to SAP, Dynamics 365, Oracle, Netsuite, Shopify, MYOB and major Australian retailers), Order Assembly (full/split case picking, kitting, bundling), Order Packing (stretch/heat shrink wrapping, crating), Transport Labeling, Scan Packing & RF Scanning (via Editech Software), Product Delivery, Stocktaking, and Managing Returns. The technology backbone is Storman WMS providing serial number tracking, FIFO management, and real-time inventory visibility across multiple warehouse locations in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Warehousing and Storage Long-term and short-term storage across warehouses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth, providing scalable space for goods across multiple industry verticals.
• Receiving Solutions Inbound receipt and processing of inbound goods from suppliers into the warehouse, with documentation and inspection.
• Order Assembly Picking and assembly of multi-SKU customer orders from inventory in readiness for packing and dispatch.
• Order Packing Packing of completed orders to customer and retailer specifications.
• Scan Packing and RF Scanning Barcode scan-based verification during picking and packing to ensure accuracy of order contents.
• Transport Labeling Application of carrier-compliant labels to outbound cartons in accordance with retailer specifications.
• Product Delivery Outbound dispatch and delivery of completed orders to retailers, distribution centers, or end customers.
• Stocktaking Cyclical and full inventory counts to reconcile physical stock against system records.
• Returns Management Receipt, inspection, and disposition of returned goods from retailers and end customers.
• EDI and ERP Integration Electronic Data Interchange connectivity with hundreds of retailers and multiple ERP platforms to automate order, despatch, and inventory data exchange.
• Warehouse Inventory Management (Storman WMS) Real-time inventory tracking, reporting, and visibility delivered through the Storman Warehouse Management System.

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration23 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• StormancoreTechnology or IntegrationStorman is the Warehouse Management Software (WMS) used by McPhee for serial number tracking, FIFO management, use-by date management, and real-time inventory control. It is a core technology platform enabling McPhee's logistics operations.
• SAPcoreTechnology or IntegrationSAP is one of the hundreds of leading software packages that McPhee is fully compatible with for EDI integration and system connectivity.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365coreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Dynamics 365 is listed among hundreds of leading software packages that McPhee is fully compatible with for EDI integration.
• OraclecoreTechnology or IntegrationOracle is listed among hundreds of leading software packages that McPhee is fully compatible with for EDI integration.
• NetSuitecoreTechnology or IntegrationNetSuite is listed among hundreds of leading software packages that McPhee is fully compatible with for EDI integration.
• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationShopify is listed among hundreds of leading software packages that McPhee is fully compatible with for EDI integration and ecommerce platform connectivity.
• MYOBcoreTechnology or IntegrationMYOB is listed among hundreds of leading software packages that McPhee is fully compatible with for EDI integration.
• Editech SoftwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationEditech Software is used by McPhee to satisfy industry specifications of major Australian retailers including Coles, Myer, Woolworths, Big W, Rebel Sports, Harvey Norman and David Jones.
• WoolworthscoreTechnology or IntegrationMcPhee is fully compatible with Woolworths EDI requirements and is an approved logistics provider for Woolworths suppliers.
• ColescoreTechnology or IntegrationMcPhee is fully compatible with Coles EDI requirements and is an approved logistics provider for Coles suppliers.
• TargetcoreTechnology or IntegrationMcPhee is fully compatible with Target EDI requirements and is an approved logistics provider for Target suppliers.
• Big WcoreTechnology or IntegrationMcPhee is fully compatible with Big W EDI requirements and is an approved logistics provider for Big W suppliers.
• AldicoreTechnology or IntegrationMcPhee is fully compatible with Aldi EDI requirements.
• AmazoncoreTechnology or IntegrationMcPhee is fully compatible with Amazon EDI requirements for marketplace fulfillment.
• MyercoreTechnology or IntegrationMcPhee is fully compatible with Myer EDI requirements and is an approved logistics provider for Myer suppliers.
• David JonescoreTechnology or IntegrationMcPhee is fully compatible with David Jones EDI requirements and is an approved logistics provider for David Jones suppliers.
• KmartcoreTechnology or IntegrationMcPhee is fully compatible with Kmart EDI requirements.
• CostcocoreTechnology or IntegrationMcPhee is fully compatible with Costco EDI requirements.
• DrakescoreTechnology or IntegrationMcPhee is fully compatible with Drakes EDI requirements.
• MetcashcoreTechnology or IntegrationMcPhee is fully compatible with Metcash EDI requirements.
• OfficeworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationMcPhee is fully compatible with Officeworks EDI requirements.
• SpotlightcoreTechnology or IntegrationMcPhee is fully compatible with Spotlight EDI requirements.
• Rebel SportscoreTechnology or IntegrationMcPhee is fully compatible with Rebel Sports EDI requirements through Editech Software.
• Harvey NormancoreTechnology or IntegrationMcPhee is fully compatible with Harvey Norman EDI requirements through Editech Software.
• SymbioncoreTechnology or IntegrationMcPhee is fully compatible with Symbion EDI requirements.
• Sigma HealthcarecoreTechnology or IntegrationMcPhee is fully compatible with Sigma Healthcare EDI requirements.
• StatewidecoreTechnology or IntegrationMcPhee is fully compatible with Statewide EDI requirements.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Toll Group: One of Australia's largest 3PL/contract logistics providers (now owned by Japan Post), offering warehousing, fulfillment, and transport across Australia and APAC. Highly comparable end-to-end service model, though materially larger and globally networked versus McPhee's domestic-only footprint.
• Linfox: Privately held Australian logistics leader with national warehousing, transport, and supply chain services. Comparable enterprise sales motion and retail customer base; considerably larger scale and broader service portfolio than McPhee.
• DHL Supply Chain Australia: Global contract logistics leader's Australian operations, providing warehousing, fulfillment, and value-added services. Competes with McPhee for enterprise retail and FMCG contracts but offers global reach McPhee cannot match.
• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL with significant Australian operations in contract logistics and fulfillment. Comparable core services (warehousing, pick/pack, distribution) but operates at substantially larger scale and with international reach.
• Kuehne+Nagel Australia: Top-tier global forwarder with Australian contract logistics operations. Comparable integrated 3PL offering and large enterprise customer base; far broader geographic and modal capabilities.
• Team Global Express: Major Australian parcel and logistics provider (formerly Toll's domestic operations), offering warehousing, linehaul, and last-mile across Australia. Closely comparable in domestic focus and retail customer base.
• StarTrack (Australia Post): Australia Post's parcel and logistics arm providing warehousing, fulfillment, and distribution services nationally. Comparable Australia-only contract logistics offering but with the backing of a national postal infrastructure.

Direct peers

• Silk Logistics Holdings: ASX-listed Australian contract logistics provider focused on transport, warehousing, and distribution. Comparable mid-market size, Australian footprint, and enterprise customer base to McPhee, with overlapping retail/industrial verticals.
• Kings Transport: Privately held Australian transport and logistics company providing warehousing, distribution, and supply chain services. Closely comparable domestic-only contract logistics model and SMB-to-mid-market customer profile.
• Border Express: Australian freight, warehousing, and contract logistics provider with national depot network. Comparable integrated 3PL offering for retail and industrial customers, primarily focused on east-coast operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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