SupplyChain Magazine January 2020 | Page 56

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W hen it comes to standardisation and optimisation Oscar de Bok , CEO of DHL Supply Chain , highlights the need for flexible solutions when battling today ’ s supply chains that continue to grow in complexity . De Bok emphasises that with a large global company such as DHL , the importance of having a strategy that utilises digitalisation and collaborative robotics is crucial for enhancing value , and ensuring its workforce is unified and connected . “ Standardisation of our processes is how we improve and is therefore a very important part . It starts with having the best people , then having standardised processes around the globe , to then making our customers aware and want to grow with us . Because the more we grow with our customers , the more opportunities we can provide ,” notes de Bok .

DHL has recently come to the end of its 2020 strategy , but has long-term strategies that look to as far as 2050 . DHL is currently driving its 2025 strategy that focuses on ‘ delivering excellence in a digital world ’, as part of its strategy the company plans to invest US $ 2.2bn into digitalisation and robotics .
“ The future is exciting . The future is about innovation and making sure we continuously
JANUARY 2020