Driving technology
How digitization can encourage exponential growth – the DHL LLP story
Last month , we introduced our readers to DHL LLP , the Lead Logistics Partner that leverages its expertise to instigate and manage change across its clients ’ |
Thorsten discusses with Supply Chain
World how accelerated digitalization and standardization work together to make companies more efficient . Indeed , the
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supply chains . In this edition , we take a closer |
company has identified 12 key technologies |
look at the role of digitization and how it has |
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impacted the business ’ supply chain strategies . Thorsten Roggenbuck , the Global Head of LLP , continues his discussion with us on DHL ’ s best practices , and how its inner-workings have been refined to remain a leader in the logistics industry . “ At a time when supply chains are becoming increasingly complex , meeting consumers ’ expectations for a fast , accurate service is paramount . Cuttingedge innovation can unlock huge value in supply chains , even in the most challenging
If you want to manage your supply chain , then you need to have the
“ right day-to-day integration
and competitive environment . But it isn ’ t just about digital tools – the ideal solutions are the ones that bring together the best aspects of technology and the best aspects of people . DHL Supply Chain , for example , now has more than three quarters of our employees working in operations with an active accelerated digitalization project . That means we can configure the best physical and digital solutions from thousands of tried-and-tested digitalization projects to drive better value , higher productivity and greater output across the supply chains of our customers .” supply chain , and to achieve that accelerated digitalization , it has implemented three core components of focus .
“ The first is physical process optimization and execution . One of our key technologies is assistedpicking robots ; they work autonomously alongside human labor to aid in the order picking process . By implementing this kind of automation , we have recorded between 130 and 180 percent efficiency savings in picking productivity ; the technology makes the entire process much more efficient . Other technologies to aid the process include goodsto-person systems , which have increased picking productivity by 200 percent , and indoor robotic transport , which has had an average saving of three-and-a-half hours every eight-hour shift . Both of these areas are geared to make picking more efficient and safer , and to reduce the possibility of error ,” he says .
According to Thorsten , the second component is the management layer . “ If you want to manage your supply chain , then you
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