Innovation In Action
Transforming vision into impact
An ever-changing global business environment demands innovation in everything, especially logistics, to keep the world moving and economies growing. It calls for solutions that stay ahead of trends and produce value through smarter, faster, and more sustainable approaches. DHL sees “innovation in action” as our responsibility to drive improvements for our customers and the logistics industry through forward-thinking collaboration and demonstrated proof of concepts in the real world.
Warehouse of Innovation
The logistics industry is brimming with untapped potential. Here, we highlight opportunities for startups and technology providers to innovate the logistics industry. These opportunities arose from hundreds of workshops with our largest customers and operations teams. Together, we can re-imagine and restructure logistics for a better world!
Examples of Supply Chain Innovation in Action
Discover how new technologies are innovating logistics, creating an impact and inspiring new ways of working.
Proof that Computer Vision AI can predict risks to improve safety
Seeing is believing! Discover how Computer Vision AI can analyse work environments and predict risks and potential accidents before they happen. Working with Protex AI, DHL implements a 24/7 ‘view of sites’ to create safe spaces for people and products. By monitoring rule adherence and operational protocols, the system supports and optimizes existing safety practices.
DHL SmartSolutions IoT
Strengthen your core logistics portfolio by adding IoT benefits.
DHL deploys a broad and growing range of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. Each of these solutions is developed and realized in collaboration with our partners, and – following successful proofs of concept and pilot projects – we make DHL SmartSolutions IoT available to customers around the globe.
Innovation that Moves
Powered by your regional DHL Innovation Center.
Innovation at DHL doesn’t stop…and it’s on the move! Heading to a country near you, the DHL Innovation Center teams spearhead a dynamic cross-divisional customer event series to deliver trends, innovation and thought leadership to our logistics community around the world. It’s a unique experience where customers are inspired by what’s possible through plenary sessions, interactive breakouts, technology demos, startup presentations and more. Each event reflects the opportunities and needs of the local market to spark new ideas and shape the future.
Everstream Analytics
Providing advanced predictive insights and risk analytics for better supply chains.
At DHL, we are constantly finding ways to use new technologies improve logistics. In partnership with Everstream Analytics, we use predictive insights and risk analytics to make the global supply chain faster, smarter, leaner and more sustainable. Success in an ever-changing world may depend on seeing further ahead and being ready to adapt.
