2PL to 5PL

• Initially operated as a 2PL carrier service, transporting freight across 48 U.S. states and Canada. 

 

• On January 1, 2022, restructured into a 5PL and certified by the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc., establishing the world’s first audit-immune Fifth-Party Logistics financial orchestration engine.

Nationally Recognized and Certified Fifth-Party Logistics Provider (CERT-2022031-6621)

• Certified under the ByBlack Certification® program, operates primarily under NAICS 541614, providing Fifth‑Party Logistics (5PL) governance and real‑time Diamond‑Certified, Net‑Settled invoice orchestration.

 

• Secondary NAICS codes 541618 and 541611 cover FEG’s expertise in management consulting, IoT‑enabled operational intelligence, Code‑as‑Compliance automation, and administrative‑governance redesign.

 

• These classifications collectively authorize FEG to deliver the SMaRTi™ Diamond Engine as a compliant, audit‑immune, IBM Cloud ecosystem‑aligned managed service.

NAICS Code Attachment for FEG’s USBC ByBlack Certification®

• “As part of its U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. ByBlack Certification®, Ford Enterprises Group, LLC (FEG) is formally classified under NAICS 541614 as its primary designation, reflecting its role as a Fifth‑Party Logistics (5PL) governance provider operating as an IBM Cloud MSP and OEM Partner Plus participant.

• Under NAICS 541614, FEG deploys a unified Horizontal‑Structure control tower within Red Hat OpenShift and IBM Hyper Protect to deliver real‑time Diamond‑Certified, Net‑Settled invoices (‘Patent Applied For – 63/813,316’) as a logistics‑governance output.”

Advantages as a Horizontally Certified 5PL Structure

leveraging the IBM Cloud Ecosystem

• Horizontal Structure
• Horizontal Model: FEG has embraced a flat structure, encouraging teamwork across logistics, finance, and technology. Its Research & Development Invoice Process Optimization stands out as the first MSP to bring automated R&D compliance to the IBM platform.

Advantages of FEG's Horizontal Structure

• Measurable Outcomes
• Research & Development: Leveraging "Code-as-Compliance" (C-a-C) technology reclassifies supply chain invoices and deferred tax assets into immediate operational liquidity, achieving sub-five-second atomic settlement and enabling more innovative approaches to invoice optimization.

 SMaRTi™ Is Unique - The only system that:

• Uses Public Law 95‑507 to convert QREs into assets.
• Embeds statutory logic directly into invoices.
• Automates Best Value scoring.
• Enforces SBIA rules algorithmically.
• Creates immutable audit trails.
• Operates as a 5PL statutory engine
• Functions 24/7/365



• SMaRTi™ is a statutory, financial, and operational optimization engine that transforms invoices into assets, compliance into automation, and procurement into Best Value — all anchored in Public Law 95‑507.

There is no equivalent in the IBM Ecosystem.

• “Under NAICS 541611, FEG delivers administrative and organizational management consulting by redesigning enterprise invoice governance through its 5PL Horizontal Structure, enabling real‑time, audit‑immune, Diamond‑Certified, Net‑Settled invoicing inside the IBM Cloud.

• Data Security and Compliance: The horizontal structure promotes a unified approach to compliance, making it easier to meet regulatory requirements and standards, adding a layer of trust and reducing risk for clients.

Financial and Operational Impacts on IBM Shareholders - Increased Shareholder Value

• Market Valuation: FEG’s innovative-"Invoice Optimization Process" edge in logistics solutions directly influences IBM's overall market share and valuation by expanding its service offerings.

• Long-Term Growth Potential: FEG’s horizontal model positions IBM for long-term growth by adapting to market needs and developing new, integrated solutions.