So how does it work? DHL Fulfillment Network has a global network of warehouses in which customers store their stock as close as possible to their own customers, along with highly professional pick and pack services, and order dispatch. The space, technology, systems and operational expertise are shared with other customers, meaning companies don’t have to invest in infrastructure of their own. They can scale up and down with ease, and the pay-per-use model reflects this flexibility.
“Our model was designed to support companies that need to rapidly increase logistics capacity, especially in sectors with high demand fluctuations such as e-commerce,” says Solon Barrios, Vice President of Retail and E-commerce Operations at DHL Supply Chain Brazil. “The shared structure also enables adjustments to the logistics plan as the client grows, in a competitive way.”
Selling through marketplaces such as Amazon or TikTok Shop requires a high level of operational control, as these platforms require strict compliance with dispatch deadlines. DHL Fulfillment Network integrates easily with marketplaces, which means customers are well placed to meet cut-off times and delivery windows, in order to maintain their reputation. Integration with a customer’s webshop, such as WooCommerce and Shopify, and also a customer’s own ERP, is also straightforward.
Coming on board was swift, and meant business could continue smoothly: “DFN’s operational flexibility allowed us to keep pace with EasyTech’s growth without disruptions,” observes Solon.
The partnership also includes reverse logistics initiatives, such as the reuse of returnable items and proper disposal of products that cannot be resold.