DHL Broadly Expands Its Global Strategic Parts Logistics Network by Doubling Capacity in North America.Business Editors PLANTATION, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 10, 2004 DHL DHL abbr. 1. Doctor of Hebrew Letters 2. Doctor of Hebrew Literature announced today it has expanded its integrated service parts logistics solutions in the Americas market with the opening of over 50 new Strategic Parts Centers (SPCs) in the U.S., Canada, and Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. . This expansion doubled the number of SPCs in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , and brought the total number of SPCs currently operated by DHL to 125 in the Americas. Also announced today is the operation of the new DHL Logistics Customer Service Center (LCSC LCSC Lewis-Clark State College LCSC Logansport Community School Corporation LCSC Local Carrier Service Center LCSC Life-Cycle Support Cost ). Located in Sterling, VA, the LCSC provides DHL customers with access to a specialized logistics call center with a highly trained and experienced staff equipped to handle complex logistics solutions. The LCSC utilizes advanced proprietary IT solutions to provide a single point of contact for all inbound in·bound 1 adj. Bound inward; incoming: inbound commuter traffic. Adj. 1. inbound calls to SPC 1. (business) SPC - Statistical Process Control. Something to do with quality management. 2. (body) SPC - Software Productivity Centre. 3. (company) SPC - Software Publishing Corporation. 4. Network dispatch, customer service and next-flight-out (NFO NFO Info File (file type extension) NFO New Fund Offer NFO National Farmers Organization NFO Naval Flight Officer (US Navy) NFO National Family Opinion ) shipments. In addition, DHL is partnering with Apple Express, a Canadian transportation and logistics company, to provide warehousing and time critical transportation services to its Canadian customers. Apple Express has been a premier logistics company for nearly 20 years. This agreement gives DHL access to Apple's extensive network of 40 Canadian SPC locations, multi-mode transportation channels, integrated IT solutions and advanced technical courier opportunities. DHL provides a single-company solution for customers with global service parts logistics needs. SPCs are strategically located warehouses through which DHL provides inventory management, storage and urgent delivery services to ensure maximum uptime of mission-critical equipment. DHL's Global SPC network consists of more than 360 facilities strategically located to manage pre-positioned inventory and provide time critical same day delivery. The SPCs operate around the clock to provide non-stop international logistics The negotiating, planning, and implementation of supporting logistic arrangements between nations, their forces, and agencies. It includes furnishing logistic support (major end items, materiel, and/or services) to, or receiving logistic support from, one or more friendly foreign services. Over the last five years, DHL has developed integrated solutions for companies with time and mission-critical parts and high-value, high-impact goods. A leader in the service parts logistics field in Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific, the company's further expansion in the Americas region secures its unmatched global offering. "The opening of these additional SPCs, DHL's new logistics call center and DHL's partnership with Apple Express demonstrate our long-term commitment to the mission-critical service parts logistics industry. These SPCs form part of an 18-month investment program in which DHL will build a market leading service parts logistics capability for the North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. market," said Jon Guyett, Head of Service Parts Logistics, DHL, Americas Region. "By integrating this infrastructure with the already existing service parts logistics infrastructures in Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific, DHL will be the first service provider to offer its customers a truly global service parts logistics solution." About DHL DHL is the world's leading express and logistics company offering customers innovative and customized solutions from a single source. With global expertise in solutions, express, air and ocean freight and overland transport, DHL combines worldwide coverage with an in-depth understanding of local markets. DHL's harmonized har·mo·nize v. har·mo·nized, har·mo·niz·ing, har·mo·niz·es v.tr. 1. To bring or come into agreement or harmony. See Synonyms at agree. 2. Music To provide harmony for (a melody). international network links more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. DHL continues to be at the forefront of technology and, with over 170,000 dedicated employees, guarantees fast and reliable services aimed at exceeding customers' expectations. Based in Brussels, Belgium, DHL is 100% owned by Deutsche Post Deutsche Post AG (ISIN: DE0005552004, LSE: DPO) is a German post, logistics and courier headquartered in Bonn, previously the German state-owned mail monopoly. It has 520,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide and generated revenue of € 60. World Net. For more information about DHL, please visit our Web site at http://www.dhl-usa.com. About Apple Express Apple Express is a Canadian-based transportation and logistics company specializing in time-critical deliveries and client-tailored logistic services. By merging innovative technology with transportation Apple Express has created customized programs for many sectors including Fortune 500 companies in the Medical, Hi-Tech, Financial, Motion Picture and Aerospace industries. For more information about Apple Express, please visit our Web site at http://www.appleexpress.com. |
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