DHL has launched an e-commerce fulfillment network tailored to small and medium businesses in Australia. The firm referring to it a ‘new industry standard in e-commerce.’
This service, known as the DHL fulfillment network, includes scalable warehousing and last-mile transport. It is specially tailored to the needs of small and midsized e-commerce businesses.
It claims to offer unique opportunities to Australian small businesses, such as access to global markets and unlocking growth opportunities internationally.
How does DHL’s fulfillment network for SMEs work?
Customers can join the network with no establishment costs to access a previously reserved
service for significantly larger-scale businesses.
This multi-user network solution benefits smaller, fast-growing businesses, especially from DHL’s global logistics capabilities.
What makes DHL’s offering attractive to small businesses?
- It offers a resilient global warehouse and transport network.
- It’s focused on sustainable infrastructure.
- It comes with advanced data security.
How can DHL offer this high-speed service?
As one of the oldest global logistics companies, DHL can quickly receive and store stock and pick up and dispatch goods as required by e-commerce customers.
Live tracking also plays a significant role in creating visibility across all warehouse fulfillment centers and carriers.
READ MORE: What is live tracking?
‘A great opportunity’ says DHL
For Australia, this offering is seen as a “great opportunity to accelerate the growth” of the country’s e-commerce ventures.
DHL supply chain CEO Steve Thompsett says the company’s supply chain has been “traditionally a strong match for large-scale enterprises,” but the new e-commerce fulfillment network is a great opportunity for small businesses.
“It creates opportunities to work with and assist the growth of small to medium-sized businesses while offering the same level of expertise, service quality, and global reach.
The network supports integration with online platforms, including Shopify, WooCommerce, Adobe Commerce, and PrestaShop.
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