DHL's industry sector focus

Today's automotive businesses demand streamlined, more efficient supply chains. Our customers need better control to cope with higher costs, shorter lead-times and increased service expectations. They have to raise supply chain visibility and find the right balance between inventory and product availability.

At DHL we offer proactive solutions that enable our customers to work even more closely with their customers, providing the control necessary to respond quickly and economically to both supply chain events and fast-changing markets.

DHL works with major industrial sub-sectors, including utility companies, oil and gas, transport infrastructure, paper and packaging, engineering, construction, building products, industrial equipment and capital goods manufacturers - and their suppliers.

At DHL, we promote the innovative use of supply chains to increase your competitive advantage. We focus our industry-leading expertise on your business and your own customers' needs. And we use our operational skills and experience in the industrial sector to deliver value and high service levels consistently, day after day.

As in other sectors, life sciences and healthcare companies are increasingly reviewing their costs and manufacturing structures. Production and sourcing are migrating to low-cost regions of the world and, in consequence, supply chains are getting longer and more complex. Longer chains inevitably contain more stock, which imposes additional costs and risk.

Efficient global supply chains are essential - for example delivery of medicines and care products to exactly where and when they are needed. For this reason many businesses are embracing supply chain cooperation initiatives - such as DHL's shared-user warehousing and campus solutions. The highly regulated life sciences and healthcare market presents the supply chain industry with a unique set of challenges. Thanks to the technology at our disposal, our compliance with industry regulations and stringent security procedures, DHL is in an ideal position to meet the sector's demands.

DHL's proactive solutions to the petrochemical, specialty chemical, plastics and resins and lubricants industries include oil and gas, order fulfilment, in-plant, managed transportation, cross-docking, vendor managed and consigned inventory and reverse logistics solutions

We use our local knowledge, international best-practice expertise and unrivalled buying power to develop lean and agile supply chains that respond quickly and cost-effectively to changes in demand - enabling our customers to maximise their sales opportunities.

In today's fast moving retail industry, where product availability on shelf is critical and guaranteeing end consumer satisfaction in what is a competitive environment is core, having a best-in-class supply chain will give you a leading edge.

DHL Exel Supply Chain has unmatched worldwide presence to support our customers across their end-to-end global supply chains, optimising logistics processes at every stage.

DHL Exel Supply Chain's Consumer sector offers a wide range of dedicated and shared-user solutions to domestic, international and global fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) manufacturers. We work across a range of industries including: food (frozen, chilled & ambient); beers, wines and spirits; personal and homecare; tobacco and domestic appliances.

Our customers realise return on investment in the form of improved product flows, reduced lead-times, reduced costs and improved margins. We help our customers to manage the increasing complexity and shorter product lifecycles within their dynamic supply chains by improving inventory management, effective use of IS infrastructure, and increased supply chain agility enabling our customers to meet seasonal demands, access new channels, support new product launches and facilitate global sourcing.

In the fast moving Fashion industry where product availability on shelf is critical, DHL Exel Supply Chain has an unmatched worldwide presence to support our customers in their end to end supply chains. When delivery lead time, accuracy and reliability of supply across the globe is of critical importance to Fashion companies, DHL has developed specific logistics solutions to meet the demanding needs of this dynamic sector.

Technology manufacturers have some of the most complicated
supply chain requirements of any industry because of the nature of the products: complex, high value and rapid obsolescence. Our logistics services help customers reduce inventory while providing control and visibility through to final delivery. This is achieved by focusing on product availability and optimisation of product flows and supply chain costs.

Our customers include major aerospace companies from all of the industry's segments: Airlines; OEMs/Manufacturers; Engine companies; Suppliers; MROs/Parts Distributors; and Defense and Space firms.

DHL provides transportation and outsourced logistics services across the industry's supply chain, from sourcing/inbound logistics, to manufacturing, to outbound/distribution logistics, to after sales support. And DHL does it globally, including in fast-growing aviation markets such as China, India and the Middle East.

DHL's publishing operations span the globe, covering books, magazines, newspapers, journals and mail. DHL's complete end-to-end publishing logistics solutions are tailored to meet individual customer needs, while delivering the maximum value possible.

Our industry solutions vary from country to country. Therefore, if you require more information about our local solutions and capabilities, please contact DHL.

To view full details of our industry sector solutions, please visit our corporate website.