DHL is optimizing BD’s warehousing and distribution network in one of the largest life sciences and healthcare markets in the world

MUMBAI, INDIA - Media OutReach - 29 January 2019 - DHL SupplyChain, the global market leader for contract logistics solutions, has been awarded thewarehousing and distribution contract for select sites of the leading globalmedical technology company Becton Dickinson (BD) in India.

"We are delighted to be awarded thecontract to handle BD's warehousing and distribution in India. According to theIndia Brand Equity Foundation, the life sciences and healthcare industry inIndia is growing rapidly, with an expected compound annual growth rate of over16 percent from now to the year 2022. This makes the healthcare sector a focus areafor DHL Supply Chain -- especially in India, which has a 2.8 percent share ofthe global biopharmaceutical market," said Terry Ryan, CEO, DHL Supply ChainAsia Pacific.

"Being entrusted to consolidate andmanage BD's supply chain in a country of this size and complexity demonstratesthe strength of DHL Supply Chain's core expertise in optimizing warehouseoperations, enhancing transportation solutions and standardizing workprocesses," he added.

The journey with BD started in late2016, following the Indian government's introduction of the Goods and ServicesTax (GST), BD made the strategic decision to review their domestic network inIndia with a focus on improving their customers' experience. BD's decision toaward the contract to DHL Supply Chain was driven by both companies sharedvalues of excellence in customer service and quality.

"BD is continuously looking at ways to serve ourcustomers and patients better. This journey with DHL Supply Chain is one suchinitiative; improving our ability to reach different geographies and in waysthat delight our customers, enabling us in advancing the world of health," saidPavan Mocherla, Managing Director for India & South Asia, BD.

The project is in implementation, with majorsites already having gone live, and the rest scheduled for completion by mid of2019. Among them is a new temperature-controlled site that has been inauguratedin the northern-Indian city of Luhari, Haryana. Aside from consolidating BD'slogistics network, DHL Supply Chain has obtained ISO 13485 certification foreach site -- which covers the quality of medical device provision to recognizedglobal standards. Additionally, DHL Supply Chain is in full compliance with alldomestic regulatory requirements in order to deliver a high quality operation, befittingof BD's product portfolio. DHL Supply Chain has also standardized operational qualityand systems across all sites, while improving visibility in local transportation.

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