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Origin & Definition of Terms

With a story of success that stretches back 5,000 years, logistics has long been an indispensable part of life. As it moves forward, logistics is responding to growing demands with innovative thinking.

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Trends & Challenges

The world is in motion. Social structures are changing, and the economy is growing together. In response, modern logistics has to react flexibly to regional differences and new developments.

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Services & Range of Activities

No matter if it is a question of special logistics, fast CEP services, tailored contract logistics for individual customers or traditional TTS and mail services – logistics offers the optimal solution for every wish and need.

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Tasks & Functions

The tasks and functions of logistics are extremely varied. They extend from order processing, proper storage and optimal packaging to suitable means of transport.

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Processes & Principles

Like a thread, logistics runs through all manufacturing processes – beginning with procurement, extending through production and distribution, and ending with the provision of replacement parts and disposal.

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Management & Organization

Within a company, logistics can be managed, organized and monitored in a number of ways. Furthermore, increasing numbers of companies and services are being linked to one another.

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Technologies & Innovations

As progress spreads around the world, new opportunities are being created for logistics. New areas like intralogistics and innovative technologies and software systems offer promising potential for future.

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Comprehensive knowledge, illustrated with multimedia animations that are complemented by interactive graphics and an encyclopedic glossary team up to create a unique source of information.

In addition, the Flash version of the logbook offers you a fascinating glimpse into life in the logistics sector. Exciting videos take you on an engrossing tour of managerial positions, bringing knowledge about logistics to life. Five DHL-employees also discuss the challenges that they face on the job each day, their colleagues and the second home they have found in the logistics industry. Listen to what they have to say.

Discover the captivating world of logistics!