DHL Exel Supply Chain
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| Type | division |
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| Founded | 2000 (as Exel plc) |
| Headquarters | Bonn, Germany |
| Key people | Bruce A. Edwards, CEO |
| Industry | contract logistics |
| Owner(s) | Deutsche Post |
| Website | www.dhl.com |
DHL Exel Supply Chain is a division of Deutsche Post World Net providing contract logistics and value-added services.
[edit] History
On 14 December 2005 Deutsche Post announced the completion of the acquisition of Exel plc[1], becoming the global No. 1 in air freight, ocean freight and contract logistics. When integrating Exel into its Logistics division, it added its well-known DHL brand acquired with the purchase of DHL Express to form the name DHL Exel Supply Chain.
[edit] Operations
DHL Exel Supply Chain has two main businesses: its contract logistics business includes ground-based supply chain management services such as warehousing and distribution, assembly, and just-in-time services. Its freight management business includes airfreight and ocean freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and multimodal services (arrangement of freight transportation by a combination of road and rail).
[edit] References
- ^ Deutsche Post (2005-12-14). "Deutsche Post World Net Completes Acquisition of Exel". http://www.dpwn.de/dpwn?tab=1&skin=hi&check=yes&lang=de_EN&xmlFile=2004705. Retrieved on 2008-11-07.
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