DHL Supply Chain signs cosmetics partnership – Trailer Magazine

DHL Supply Chain has signed a strategic partnership with The Estée Lauder Companies Australia & New Zealand (ELC ANZ), an international cosmetics manufacturer.

In a first for ELC ANZ, DHL will manage omni-channel warehousing logistics and value-added services for 11 brands.

According to DHL, the partnership with future-proof ELC’s growth strategy, operational capability and inventory capacity.

The new Third-Party Logistics (3PL) solution will also provide greater capacity for both B2B and B2C customers, and is designed to accommodate peak periods and increased growth.

DHL Supply Chain Australia & New Zealand CEO, Steve Thompsett, said the partnership is a significant milestone for both companies.

“We are so proud to be trusted with ELC warehousing in Australia,” he said.

“It was a consultative planning and design approach, and the new operation puts ELC ANZ in a robust position for growth.”

The Estée Lauder Companies Managing Director Australia & New Zealand, Emmerentia Wilding, said she was pleased to be partnering with DHL.

“At The Estée Lauder Companies, we pride ourselves in delighting our consumers by providing them with the highest level of care and service, and this new era in our supply chain will ensure that we continue to do so,” she said.

“In addition, the capacity and scalability of this new solution will flex to meet with evolving needs of our consumers across Australia and New Zealand.”

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