DHL Supply Chain

A new DHL Supply Chain report shows 91% upgraded tech in the past five years, yet 49% still cite outdated systems as a top concern.

Top-level executives at Plantation, Fla.-based global express delivery and logistics services provider DHL shared their thoughts and expectations about the 2025 Peak Season this week, on a company-hosted call.

DHL Supply Chain is expanding its healthcare reach with the acquisition of SDS Rx, a company that handles last-mile deliveries for long-term care and specialty pharmacies, radiopharmacies, and health system networks.

Bonn, Germany-based DHL said that Mark Kunar, Chief Financial Officer & Chief Strategy Officer, for DHL Supply Chain North America, has been promoted to CEO, effective June 20. Greenwich, Conn.-based global contract logistics services provider GXO Logistics Inc. recently announced that former DHL Supply Chain CEO Patrick Kelleher will become its CEO later this summer.

DHL Supply Chain described this deal as a strategic move to further enhance its e-commerce capabilities, as well as extend its services to small and midsized customers. IDS Fulfillment brings more than 1.3 million square-feet of multi-customer warehouse and distribution space throughout the U.S.

DHL Supply Chain said that this acquisition will make it the largest North American-based provider of reverse logistics services.

Here are five best practices that have emerged from the experience of the last several years.

The world’s top freight forwarders apply technology at break-neck speed to help navigate through continued global economic bumps—and get ready for a likely return to growth.

Leading supply chain organizations are beginning to apply orchestration strategies to increase resource utilization, reduce costs and enable faster and more efficient response to the many events that can disrupt operations on a given day.

Retail sales continue to grow, albeit at slower rates, and as a result, brands are taking advantage of excess cargo capacity in bringing in merchandise earlier than normal

Most global and domestic 3PLs faced huge challenges last year as shippers adjusted to ongoing issues related to inventory optimization and geopolitical risk. To keep pace, the top 3PLs are now amping up their collaboration with carrier partners and implementing as much cutting-edge automation as they can to improve customer service—but will it be enough?

Digitalization is already delivering significant advances in productivity, speed and visibility to supply chain operations. Orchestration promises to build on and amplify those benefits.

As we look ahead to 2024 and beyond, there are numerous advances that have the potential to drive further improvements in all aspects of supply chain management.

A continued shift to remote work; the need for retailers to offer nimble shipping options; and the importance of warehouse operations to reduce inventory while increasing throughput are factors pushing laser-focused 3PLs to invest heavily in automation to make it all happen.

If you’re considering a goods-to-person deployment, we provide three questions you’ll need to answer.