Enable Visibility in Logistics

Smarter, more connected supply chains with Internet of Things (IoT)

Utilizing extensive logistics expertise and technology mastery, DHL SmartSolutions IoT enables visibility across the entire supply chain through best-in-class IoT solutions, individualized to customer needs. We offer a comprehensive product portfolio designed to improve asset tracking, shipment security, Life Science and Healthcare temperature monitoring, sustainability, predictive maintenance and more.

Benefits for customers and the logistics sector include:

End-to-end Supply Chain Visibility

Sustainability

Real-time Shipment Tracking

Digitalization

Enhanced Customer Experience

Safety and Security

Create New Routes to Logistics Efficiency and Security

See how SmartSolutions IoT is enhancing and securing the future of logistics through use cases delivering real-world impact.

Unlocking a greener future: How IoT tackles food waste

Explore how DHL’s use of IoT-connected food container loggers reduces waste by monitoring shipment conditions and providing cloud-enabled, real-time intelligence. QR scanning, data recording and systems automation reduce the need for personnel, improve operational efficiency, and save tons of food per annum.

Ready to take advantage of IoT?

DHL SmartSolutions IoT is embedded in the DHL Innovation Centers. The team shapes the IoT landscape by provisioning technologies, customizing solutions, finding new partners and co-developing solutions for DHL products and its customers. Connect with us to learn how Internet of Things supply chain solutions can work for your unique business needs.

Tech providers, if you have new technologies in the pipeline or in stealth mode, we’re glad to discuss potential applications for the logistics industry!

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Smart Solutions IoT Capabilities

DHL SmartSolutions offers an extensive range of competitive advantages and benefits for our logistics customers. Our comprehensive and evolving solutions portfolio, coupled with the proprietary DHL IoT platform, focuses on upscaling existing systems, and the provision of real-time visibility, sensing, connectivity and digitalization based on IoT, Computer Vision and AI.

Condition Monitoring

Knowing the status of goods, whether in transit or storage, is vital to safe, efficient and sustainable logistics. It can be achieved by regular condition monitoring, through IoT linked sensors, of factors such as temperature and humidity.

Asset Tracking

Scalable asset tracking is at the core of DHL SmartSolutions IoT, providing real-time visibility, optimizing accuracy, and improving efficiency and utilization. It ensures seamless inventory management, enhances security and supports informed supply chain decisions.

Shipment Monitoring

GPS, cellular, active and passive monitoring provide multi- modal tracking, environmental alerts, enhanced security, and shipment monitoring with geolocation-linked updates. It ensures punctuality, minimizes risks, and boosts customer satisfaction through data-supported reporting.

Inventory Management

DHL's SmartSolutions IoT improves inventory management with real-time tracking and automation. It increases accuracy, reduces losses, and ensures integrated processes that result in smarter, faster, and more cost-effective warehouse operations.

Cutting Edge IoT Resources and Innovative Trends

Explore firsthand how DHL SmartSolutions IoT is using deep-dive trend research to deliver an ever-growing portfolio of resources that are defining a new way forward for the sector. Collaborate with us to go the extra mile in the drive for exceptional logistics.

Explore IoT via the Logistics Trend Radar

When it comes to understanding and defining the future of IoT in logistics, the DHL Logistics Trend Radar offers in-depth insight into the potential of IoT technology and how it will be used. Here we explore trends and use cases such as Advanced Analytics for predictive supply chain optimization, Smartification for enhancing connected operations, and Smart Printables for cost-effective inventory tracking. Additional core trends include Edge Computing for faster decision-making, Wearable Sensors to ensure workforce safety, Next-generation Packaging to improve sustainability and shipment protection, and Next-generation Connectivity for seamless operations. Did you know that you can contribute your research to our trend research program?

Unbox the Warehouse of Innovation

DHL’s Warehouse of Innovation is charting a new course for logistics with smarter security, automation, and visibility. IoT linked security systems will use Counter Signal Jamming to protect shipments in transit, while Smart Labels optimize inventories with automated application and real-time scanning. This helps negate human error and costly downtime caused by labelling disruptions. Advanced Asset-Tracking reduces misplacement, theft, and breakages while also safeguarding reliable operations and optimizing asset utilization. The DHL SmartSolutions IoT team wants to hear from startups and technology providers about your emerging solutions to collaboratively address these critical issues. Submit your innovation directly on the Warehouse of Innovation page.