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Innovation In Action

Transforming vision into impact

An ever-changing global business environment demands innovation in everything, especially logistics, to keep the world moving and economies growing. It calls for solutions that stay ahead of trends and produce value through smarter, faster, and more sustainable approaches. DHL sees “innovation in action” as our responsibility to drive improvements for our customers and the logistics industry through forward-thinking collaboration and demonstrated proof of concepts in the real world.

Warehouse of Innovation

The logistics industry is brimming with untapped potential. Here, we highlight opportunities for startups and technology providers to innovate the logistics industry. These opportunities arose from hundreds of workshops with our largest customers and operations teams. Together, we can re-imagine and restructure logistics for a better world!

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Examples of Supply Chain Innovation in Action

Discover how new technologies are innovating logistics, creating an impact and inspiring new ways of working.

Advancing Warehouse Logistics with Outdoor Autonomous Vehicles

Discover how Outdoor Autonomous Vehicles are transforming warehouse operations by moving products safely and autonomously in real-world environments.

Following a successful scouting journey from our Dubai Innovation Center to a Proof of Concept in Singapore, DHL Supply Chain is now operating 24/7 autonomous transport. By replacing heavy diesel trucks with zero-emission electric vehicles, the system optimizes multi-level warehouse workflows while supporting DHL’s commitment to a greener, more efficient future.

  1. 1 Advancing Warehouse Logistics with Outdoor Autonomous Vehicles 3:11
  2. 2 Proof that Computer Vision AI can predict risks to improve safety 3:33
  3. 3 Smart Wearables that boost warehouse productivity and safety 2:44
  4. 4 Enhancing employee safety with DHL and Computer Vision 3:26

DHL SmartSolutions IoT

Strengthen your core logistics portfolio by adding IoT benefits.

DHL deploys a broad and growing range of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. Each of these solutions is developed and realized in collaboration with our partners, and – following successful proofs of concept and pilot projects – we make DHL SmartSolutions IoT available to customers around the globe.

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Innovation that Moves

Powered by your regional DHL Innovation Center.

Innovation at DHL doesn’t stop…and it’s on the move! Heading to a country near you, the DHL Innovation Center teams spearhead a dynamic cross-divisional customer event series to deliver trends, innovation and thought leadership to our logistics community around the world. It’s a unique experience where customers are inspired by what’s possible through plenary sessions, interactive breakouts, technology demos, startup presentations and more. Each event reflects the opportunities and needs of the local market to spark new ideas and shape the future.

Everstream Analytics

Providing advanced predictive insights and risk analytics for better supply chains.

At DHL, we are constantly finding ways to use new technologies improve logistics. In partnership with Everstream Analytics, we use predictive insights and risk analytics to make the global supply chain faster, smarter, leaner and more sustainable. Success in an ever-changing world may depend on seeing further ahead and being ready to adapt.

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