Crossrail appoints DHL to minimise disruption
Crossrail has appointed DHL Exel Supply Chain to find ways to minimise the impact of construction on central London.
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DHL launches Japan second 3PL-operated Clinical Trial Logistics Hub
DHL announced the launch of DHL Exel Supply Chains second Clinical Trial Logistics Hub.
With strong performance in clinical trial business launched in March 2007 as the first 3PL provider in Japan, the second operation base was opened following the facility setup in Yashio, Shinagawa in July 2007. The size of this new hub facility is expanded to 2,760‡u, about 20 times more than that of Yashio. DHL Supply Chain provides pharmaceutical companies with a supply chain solution for clinical trial such as warehouse management and transportation at this distribution hub. And this helps rationalize the cargo tracking capability, manage operations with high quality, and improve efficiency in operational processes complying with the regulations (standards & procedures based on GCP) on practice criteria for clinical trials in the pharmaceutical industry. Additionally, the hub manages investigational materials in two temperature zones, and the temperature tolerance is observed strictly. In order to provide rigorous management, security system and back-up power supply are available as well.
Read MoreOpenfield appoints DHL as logistics partner (UK)
DHL Exel Supply Chain has been appointed supply chain partner to Openfield, the planned new merged business of Grainfarmers and Centaur Grain.
In a five year contract worth around GBP 125 million (154 million euro), DHL will be using its logistics expertise to work with existing grain carriers to establish a more efficient supply chain.
This appointment comes after three years of collaboration between the companies, looking into ways that the existing supply chain could be streamlined to counter increasing operating costs and growing food costs.
The new contract involves DHL taking over the existing Grainfarmers fleet which makes around 15 pct of the deliveries in any one year. Primarily, DHL will be managing and coordinating deliveries to ensure that the supply chain is working to its maximum potential, with waiting times and empty running reduced, both of which are extremely wasteful in terms of time and the environment.
Read MoreDHL wins GBP 3.6 million British Home Stores contract (UK)
DHL Exel Supply Chain announced a new GBP 3.6 million (4.5 million euro) contract over three years to provide logistics e-fulfilment warehousing services for Bhs throughout the UK. This contract is an addition to DHL’s existing business with the major high street retailer and will involve handling over 150,000 customer orders each year.
DHL is to deliver a range of services to Bhs including: processing customer orders; processing customer returns; value added services and customer helpdesk services. The company will handle a variety of products for Bhs including clothing, gifts, home and lighting products
This additional contract was awarded to DHL after a competitive tender process. DHL’s capability will support growth of the online ordering business, reduce operating costs and improve service levels.
Bhs currently also uses DHL Global Forwarding for outbound freight logistics services and DHL Express for 24 and 48 hour parcel delivery services.
Read MoreDHL rolls out safety courses for the logistics sector (UK)
DHL Exel Supply Chain has created a series of courses to help companies in the UK improve their health and safety records and reduce costs.
The course includes 30 practical and desk-based modules on first aid, manual handling, fire safety and driving techniques, and has also been designed to help trainers improve their skills and provide a more effective way of teaching.
It was initially developed for the company’s Patient Transport Services business, but after receiving a Gold Award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents DHL decided to make the programme more widely available.
The company also has plans to roll out the initiative in other countries once it is established in the UK.
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