Adapting to shorter consumer product lifecycles and lead times is a constant challenge. Our experience in other sectors, such as automotive and technology, lets us design and implement better ways to manage inbound to manufacturing logistics for the consumer sector.

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Our solutions provide complete end-to-end management of the inventories, facilities and labor associated with the inbound flow of materials. We ensure the right components are delivered to the right manufacturing point at the right time.

From material originating at the vendor, to consumption at the manufacturers' production line, our supply chain event management tool will give you full control of your entire supply chain. And by providing real-time visibility to your inventory you can reduce carrying costs, improve delivery times and respond swiftly to market changes.


DHL Global Forwarding has a proven track record in helping companies within the consumer sector streamline their inbound to manufacturing by focusing on 3 key areas:

  • Materials and sourcing – order and inventory solutions
  • Physical movement – origin, freight and destination solutions, supply lane design and performance criteria setting/measurement
  • In-plant logistics – Bill of Materials (BOM) planning, improve process flows and labor management.

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By focusing on your unique challenges and opportunities, we ensure our solution is appropriate now and better every year.

  • Creating your solution
  • Managing your objectives
  • Delivering your results

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