• Digital twin provides better visibility of safetyprocesses and inventory management
• Streamlined supply chain and staff training will leadto greater productivity
• Facility in Singapore operates round the clockcoordinated by DHL Control Tower

SINGAPORE- Media OutReach - 16 July 2019 - DHL Supply Chain, the global market leader for contract logisticssolutions, has successfully implemented an integrated supply chain solution forTetra Pak's warehouse in Singapore, one of its largest globally. This is thefirst smart warehouse for DHL in Asia Pacific to deploy the digitaltwin technology, which involves using digital models to betterunderstand and manage physical assets.

"Tetra Pak is theworld's leading food processing and packaging solutions company serving theneeds of hundreds of millions of people in more than 160 countries, and we areproud to play a part in their vision to make food safe and availableeverywhere," said Jerome Gillet, CEO, DHL SupplyChain Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines. "By jointly implementing a digitalsolution to support Tetra Pak's warehousing and transport operations, thiscollaboration is a great example for smart warehouses of the future to deliveragile, cost effective and scalable supply chain operations."

Combining the Internet of Things (IoT) technologywith data analytics, DHL Supply Chain created a smart warehouse solution (video) for Tetra Pak by bridging itsphysical warehouse with a unique virtual representation that monitors andsimulates both the physical state and behavior of the warehouse assets in realtime. With this digital twin solution, Tetra Pak is able to maintain 24/7coordination of its operations to resolve issues as they occur, particularly thosethat involve safety and productivity.

Warehouse supervisors can use real-timeoperational data to make informed decisions to reduce congestion, improveresource planning and allocate workload. Using IoT and proximity sensors onMaterials Handling Equipment (MHE), spatial awareness is enhanced, thusreducing potential collision risks. Controlled areas with restricted access arealso monitored with management alerts.

A DHLcontrol tower monitors the flow of inbound and outbound goods to maintaintime efficiency, ensuring goods are correctly shelved within 30 minutes ofreceipt, and delivery-bound goods are ready for shipment within 95 minutes.

To reduce operational risks and improve safety,DHL Supply Chain has implemented a container storage management solution that minimizesthe need for employees to handle heavy containers. All employees are alsotrained to work within newly introduced safety measures. 

"Innovation has always been at the heart of whatwe do at Tetra Pak. To keep the cogs of our operations turning seamlessly, itis vital that we have complementary warehousing and supply chain solutions thatcan meet the high demands of our customers. We are pleased with the successful implementation of this smartwarehouse, and look forward to partnering DHL Supply Chain to further enhance ourproductivity and maintain our high safety standards in our supply chainoperations," said Devraj Kumar, Director, Integrated Logistics, South Asia,East Asia & Oceania, Tetra Pak.

DHL Supply Chain has a proven track record inSingapore of leveraging knowledge and expertise gained through itsinternational operations to meet customer requirements locally, which hasallowed it to expand and strengthen its business in the country. The companyoffers third party logistics (3PL) solutions, allowing customers to fullyoutsource their logistics management and operations. Solutions includewarehouse management, domestic transportation, service parts logistics,packaging design and recycling, all delivered through state-of-the-art ITsolutions and project management techniques.

Note toEditors:

DHL recently published the Trend Report: "DigitalTwins in Logistics - which offers a perspective on the impact of digital twinson logistics". This is available for free download at https://logistics.dhl/digitaltwins

50 Years DHL

In 2019 DHL is celebrating 50 years since thecompany's founding by three entrepreneurs in San Francisco in 1969. DHL beganas a disruptor to the traditional delivery industry, circumventing bureaucracywith an innovative new service to deliver documents by air overnight. Sincethen, DHL has grown into a globe-spanning family of DHL companies with about380,000 employees in over 220 countries and territories that covers the entirespectrum of logistics and supply chain services. DHL's customer-centricity andcan-do culture have fueled five decades of innovation -- from the DHL 1000, one of the first word processing computers in the world,to using the purpose built StreetScooter, an environmentally friendly deliveryvehicle powered by an electric drive and developed by Deutsche Post DHL Group.With the Mission 2050 commitment to reach zero group-wide emissions by 2050,DHL is continuing to be a trailblazer in the logistics industry.

DHL -- The logisticscompany for the world

DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL familyof divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging fromnational and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillmentsolutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrialsupply chain management. With about 380,000 employees in more than 220countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businessessecurely and reliably, enabling global trade flows. With specialized solutionsfor growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences andhealthcare, energy, automotive and retail, a proven commitment to corporateresponsibility and an unrivalled presence in developing markets, DHL isdecisively positioned as "The logistics company for the world".

DHL ispart of Deutsche Post DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of more than 61billion euros in 2018.