Cornerstone Edge

What Cornerstone Edge does

Cornerstone Edge is a US-based B2B supply chain consulting firm founded in 2011 and headquartered in Valparaiso, Indiana. The firm is privately held as Cornerstone Edge, LLC, founder-owned and operated by Brian Carlson, and operates with an 11-50 employee base serving mid-market and enterprise clients across distribution, manufacturing, healthcare, food and beverage, and outdoor industries. Its revenue is generated through professional services engagements delivered under a proprietary, trademarked 3D Methodology® framework (Define, Design, Deliver), with no proprietary software products, no external funding, and no disclosed revenue figures.

The company's offering is organized around three practice areas: Strategy (supply chain evaluation, S&OP, facility planning, technology roadmapping, 3PL selection), Productivity (operations analysis, labor management systems, engineered labor standards, training), and Technology (WMS/TMS/LMS/WCS selection and implementation, systems integration, and a Rapid Tech Tune Up diagnostic service). Technical depth is built around familiarity with more than 80 supply chain software platforms (Manhattan Associates, Blue Yonder, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Infor, Softeon, Deposco, Tecsys, and others), supported by an 18-partner ecosystem of consulting/SI firms and software vendors. Downloadable sales-enablement tools include an RFP Requirements Score Card and a 3PL RFP Checklist. There is no proprietary software platform, API surface, mobile app, or disclosed AI capability.

Cornerstone Edge goes to market via a consultative, direct enterprise sales motion using a website contact form, LinkedIn presence, industry event participation (NRF, ProMat, MODEX, IWLA, CSCMP, ASCM, and others), and thought-leadership content including white papers, articles, and LinkedIn Live co-presentations with partners such as JBF Consulting and True North Growth Partners. Pricing is custom and project-based, with multi-year contract cadences. The firm has accumulated consistent trade-press recognition (multiple SupplyChainBrain Great Supply Chain Partner designations, Supply & Demand Chain Executive Pro to Know awards for Brian Carlson, and Food Logistics Rock Stars of the Supply Chain awards), reinforcing its positioning as a vendor-agnostic, founder-led boutique consultancy.

Name

Cornerstone Edge

Legal name

Cornerstone Edge, LLC

Website

https://cornerstone-edge.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cornerstone Edge is a US-based, founder-owned supply chain consulting firm founded in 2011, serving mid-market and enterprise distribution, manufacturing, and consumer goods clients. It delivers strategy, productivity, and technology implementation services via its proprietary 3D Methodology, drawing on expertise across 80+ supply chain software platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Valparaiso

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Services: Cornerstone Edge generates revenue through professional consulting services including supply chain strategy, technology selection and implementation, productivity enhancement, and technical guidance. Services are delivered through project-based engagements and ongoing consulting relationships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cornerstone Edge is a B2B supply chain consulting firm that helps mid-market and enterprise clients evaluate, design, and implement distribution and warehouse operations improvements. Its offerings are organized into three practice areas—Strategy, Productivity, and Technology—and are delivered through its proprietary 3D Methodology® (Define, Design, Deliver), spanning supply chain evaluation, S&OP, facility planning, 3PL selection, labor/warehouse management system (WMS/TMS/LMS) software selection and implementation, and post-go-live optimization.

Product overview

Cornerstone Edge is a supply chain consulting firm, not a software vendor. The company offers professional services organized around three core practice areas: Strategy (supply chain evaluation, S&OP, facility planning, technology roadmap), Productivity (operations analysis, workforce optimization, labor management, training), and Technology (WMS/TMS/LMS selection and implementation, systems integration, rapid tech tune-up). All services are delivered through the proprietary 3D Methodology® framework (Define, Design, Deliver), which the company uses to guide clients through assessment, solution design, and implementation. The company also provides downloadable tools including an RFP Requirements Score Card and 3PL RFP Checklist. Cornerstone Edge does not manufacture or sell its own software products; instead, it helps clients select, implement, and optimize third-party supply chain software solutions, with expertise across 80+ platforms including Manhattan, SAP, Oracle, Blue Yonder, and others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Strategy Services Consulting services covering supply chain evaluation, inventory analysis, flow strategies, forecasting, facility planning and design, technology roadmap development, S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning), and 3PL selection and implementation. Targeted at distribution, manufacturing, healthcare, food and beverage, and outdoor industry operators.
• Productivity Services Services including operations analysis with KPI development, workforce optimization (Labor Management Systems, Engineered Labor Standards, pay-for-performance programs), and custom role-specific training. Focuses on material flow, scorecard management, and maximizing productivity with fewer resources.
• Technology Services Comprehensive technology consulting including technology audit and gap analysis, rapid tech tune-up, software selection and implementation (WMS, TMS, WCS, LMS), material handling systems evaluation and implementation, and systems integration. Covers 80+ software solutions including Manhattan Associates, Blue Yonder, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Infor, and Softeon.
• 3D Methodology® A proprietary, trademarked consulting methodology with three phases: Define (assess opportunities and gaps), Design (build a detailed game plan with timeframe, cost estimate, and dependencies), and Deliver (implement solutions with an eye on ROI and client independence). Applied across strategy, productivity, and technology engagements.
• RFP Requirements Score Card A downloadable scorecard tool for tracking requirements and scoring different WMS vendors to find the right fit for specific business needs during software selection engagements.
• 3PL RFP Checklist A downloadable checklist tool designed to help organizations evaluate and assess what every 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) provider offers before issuing a Request for Proposal for outsourcing distribution operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Diagnosed 125 operational, configuration, and development issues in a single WMS implementation rescue
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gilbert Sachs GroupcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerService partner providing consulting support for client engagements. Gilbert Sachs Group specializes in supply chain consulting services.
• Inviscid ConsultingcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerService partner specializing in distribution operations improvement. Founder Stephen Hopper provides insights on warehousing and distribution best practices.
• JBF ConsultingcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStrategic consulting partner led by CEO Brad Forester. Co-hosts LinkedIn Live events with Cornerstone Edge on topics including labor challenges, transportation, and supply chain M&A.
• KPI SolutionscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerService partner for supply chain consulting engagements, particularly in warehouse optimization and performance metrics.
• Prime VectorminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerService partner providing additional consulting capacity for client engagements.
• Radix Consulting AllianceminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerService partner contributing expertise on supply chain automation and technology implementation.
• Spinnaker SCAminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerService partner providing specialized supply chain advisory services.
• True North Growth PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner with collaborative content development including supply chain risk guidance on tariffs. Co-developed logistics guide on supply chain risks of 2025.
• Blue YondercoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor supply chain planning software vendor partner. Cornerstone Edge has expertise in Blue Yonder solutions for demand planning and S&OP.
• Manhattan AssociatescoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor WMS and supply chain execution partner. Cornerstone Edge has documented expertise including Manhattan Associates SCALE WMS implementation for Federal Ammunition.
• SofteoncoreTechnology or IntegrationSupply chain software partner for WMS and distribution solutions. Co-presented at MODEX 2024 on WMS implementation ROI.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Spinnaker SCA: Boutique supply chain advisory firm providing strategy and technology implementation services — listed as a Cornerstone Edge service partner and competes for similar mid-market engagements.
• Sedlak: Supply chain and distribution center consulting firm with overlapping capabilities in warehouse design, WMS evaluation, and operational improvement for distribution-intensive enterprises.
• KPI Solutions: Warehouse optimization and performance-metrics consulting firm listed as a Cornerstone Edge service partner; competes in workforce optimization and WMS work.
• JBF Consulting: Supply chain consulting firm specializing in labor, transportation, and WMS/TMS work — a direct competitor on similar engagements and a current Cornerstone Edge partner that co-hosts LinkedIn Live events.
• Tompkins Supply Chain Solutions: Supply chain strategy and execution consulting practice within Tompkins focused on distribution, fulfillment, and technology implementation comparable to Cornerstone Edge's offerings.
• enVista: Independent supply chain consulting and unified commerce services firm with comparable WMS/TMS implementation, labor management, and distribution strategy practices targeting mid-market and enterprise clients.
• Clarkston Consulting: Mid-sized management consulting firm with a consumer products and supply chain practice offering strategy, technology selection, and implementation services comparable to Cornerstone Edge.
• Inviscid Consulting: Distribution and warehouse operations improvement firm led by Stephen Hopper; a current Cornerstone Edge service partner and direct competitor on distribution optimization engagements.

Others

• Manhattan Associates: Major WMS and supply chain execution software vendor and Cornerstone Edge core technology partner; complementary rather than competitive as Cornerstone Edge is an implementation/services firm rather than a software seller.

Broad incumbents

• Deloitte (Supply Chain & Operations): Large global SI with a significant supply chain transformation practice offering strategy, WMS/TMS implementation, and S&OP at enterprise scale — the type of incumbent Cornerstone Edge competes against on larger accounts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cornerstone-edge-llc

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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