Deutsche Post World Net builds international research center
Deutsche Post World Net announced today the launch of research and development initiatives to be carried out in the new DHL Innovation Center. Located near Bonn, Germany, the center supports the development of cutting edge innovations in the field of global logistics, including the mail and express segments. After the construction is completed in the fall of 2006, visitors can catch a glimpse into the world of modern logistics in the Innovation Center's 1,200 square meter exhibition area.
"The DHL Innovation Center allows us to develop tomorrow's solutions for our customers today," said Frank Appel, Board Member responsible for Deutsche Post World Net's Global Business Services, at Wednesday's topping-out ceremony. He announced that, together with experts from DHL, specialists from IBM, Intel, Philips and SAP would research innovations covering the entire logistics chain. These companies have recently joined forces in the DHL Innovation Initiative.
Development work will focus on RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology, geodata technology for optimizing travel routes and networks, as well as logistics-related GPS (Global Positioning System) applications. The DHL Innovation Center will be used by Deutsche Post World Net's business units from around the world as a platform for timely information and exchanges regarding technological innovations.
In addition to international researchers and logistics specialists, the Center will also welcome business customers, partners and guests of Deutsche Post World Net.
All elements of the logistics value added chain can be experienced interactively on 1,200 square meters of exhibition space – from ordering and warehousing through to delivery and billing.
Innovative technologies represent important potential for Deutsche Post World Net. State-of-the-art mail and parcel centers help move more than 71 million mail items and 2.8 million parcel items daily in Germany alone. Three IT service centers in Scottsdale (USA), Cyberjaya (Malaysia) and Prague (Czech Republic) process 1.3 billion electronic business transactions annually worldwide. Under the DHL brand name, the company is at home in 220 countries and territories throughout the world. DHL delivers to more than four million customers via an international network with over 6,000 branches. Ideas emanating from these branches now flow together into the global DHL Innovations Center. These ideas can be implemented to effect further improvements to business processes.
Building sketches and photos of the topping-out ceremony will be available on the Internet starting at 4 p.m. at http://www.dpwn.de/presse.
Deutsche Post World Net is the world's leading logistics group.
Its integrated Deutsche Post, DHL and Postbank companies offer tailored, customer-focused solutions for the management and transport of goods, information and payments through a global network combined with local expertise. Deutsche Post World Net is also the leading provider of Dialog Marketing services, with a unique portfolio of efficient outsourcing and system solutions for the mail business. The Group generated revenue of 56 billion euros in 2005. With currently some 500,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories, Deutsche Post World Net is one of the largest employers worldwide.
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DHL is the global market leader of the international express and logistics industry, specializing in providing innovative and customized solutions from a single source. DHL offers expertise in express, air and ocean freight, overland transport, and contract logistic solutions as well as international mail services, combined with worldwide coverage and an in-depth understanding of local markets. DHL's international network links more than 220 countries and territories worldwide with over 285,000 employees dedicated to providing fast and reliable services that exceed customers' expectations.
Founded in San Francisco in 1969, DHL is a Deutsche Post World Net brand.
