SupplyChain Magazine February 2020 | Page 48

CAN YOU WALK US THROUGH YOUR ROLE AND WHAT IT ENTAILS ?
DIGITALISATION
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A s the world ’ s leading contract logistics provider , DHL Supply Chain is well-renowned in the supply chain space . DHL is one of the largest 3PL providers in the sector and covers a range of industries such as automotive , planes , trains , boats , general engineering and construction . Supply Chain Digital speaks with Mike Bristow , MD of Manufacturing Logistics at DHL Supply Chain UK & Ireland , to find out more about Manufacturing Logistics at DHL and the current state of the industry .

CAN YOU WALK US THROUGH YOUR ROLE AND WHAT IT ENTAILS ?
I ’ m responsible for a wide customer base across the broad manufacturing sector in the UK . The focus of my role boils down to four key areas . Firstly , it ’ s important that we look after our colleagues and effectively engage them in the business . Secondly , we need to listen to our customers , anticipate their business challenges and understand how the supply chain can add value to their overall organisation in pursuit of their objectives .
Thirdly , we need to deliver for our shareholders and grow the DHL business sustainably . And finally , we need to act
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