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DHL SUPPLY CHAIN

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DHL Supply Chain North America, the global and North American contract logistics leader within DHL Group, remains committed to delivering a comprehensive suite of integrated solutions for its

Ruan’s Integrated Supply Chain Solutions begin with conversations: With unrivaled expertise, Ruan uncovers insights, shares knowledge, and tailors solutions through Dedicated Contract Transportation, Managed

customers. The 3PL goes beyond just enhancing flexibility, predictability, and speed—it focuses on building resilience and future-proofing its customers’ supply chain. In the last year the industry continued to navigate ongoing economic challenges and ever-evolving consumer trends. DHL Supply Chain empowered customers to thrive by providing enhanced supply chain visibility through continued digitalization e‡orts. This

Transportation, Value-Added Warehousing, and Brokerage Support Services, all designed to enhance eciency and deliver results. Eliminate Risk with Ruan’s Dedicated Transportation Solution: Your product is in expert hands with Ruan’s Dedicated Contract Transportation solution. Ruan employs only the finest professional truck drivers in the industry, who will know your business inside and out. All team members are committed to on-time

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translates to greater transparency throughout the supply chain. DHL Supply Chain also made significant strides in advanced automation and robotics, exceeding 500 million units picked with collaborative robots and introducing industry-leading solutions like Stretch from Boston Dynamics. Furthermore, it is integrating sustainable

delivery, each and every time. Ruan’s Dedicated Contract Transportation team also excels at maintaining constant contact, executing seamless start-ups, operating exceptionally safe equipment, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Safety is Ruan’s top priority, which is reflected through its robust Megasafe training program and team of safety professionals.

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practices throughout its operations, such as the deployment of EV yard trucks and Class 8 EV trucks, minimizing environmental impact while optimizing eciency. North America continues to be a breeding ground for groundbreaking solutions, setting industry standards across the globe. DHL Supply Chain’s success and ability to consistently deliver for

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Ruan’s Managed Transportation team thinks like a shipper: We are an extension of our partners’ logistics teams and make decisions in their best interest, including freight planning and execution, mode selection, carrier management, and network optimization. Ruan’s transportation management system enables visibility to all freight in the network and provides actionable analytics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and cost savings. Leverage Ruan’s Warehouse Management Expertise to Drive E ciencies: Innovative warehouse solutions are Ruan’s specialty. Value-Added Warehousing services o‡er dedicated, scalable, and agile warehouse space tailored to our partners’ requirements. Ruan excels in warehouse management, engineered facility design, site selection, export consolidation, cross docking/postponement, subassembly, kitting, international crating, and more. Integration with Ruan’s warehouse management system reduces touches, improves storage density, and increases overall flow eciency. Ruan’s Brokerage Support Services Ensure Additional Capacity: Ruan’s brokerage o‡ering acts as a capacity aggregator across its fleet and the fleets of carriers with whom it partners. With no shipment volume requirements and no capital expenses needed, Ruan can help you scale eciently, flexibly, and quickly. Ruan helps improve eciency and save time by identifying asset-based backhaul opportunities or negotiating with our network of pre-screened carriers vetted for safety and reliability.

customers is contingent on its employees, which is why the company remains committed to attracting and retaining top talent. It fosters a culture of learning and development, providing opportunities for continuous growth through training programs, mentorship initiatives, and career advancement paths. Additionally, DHL Supply Chain prioritizes creating a positive and inclusive work environment where employees feel valued and inspired to contribute their best work and reach their full potential. Patrick Kelleher, CEO of DHL Supply Chain North America, reiterates the company’s core strengths: “Our success hinges on three pillars: best-in-class processes, a talented workforce, and continuous digitalization. This allows us to not only expand our customer base but also deliver exceptional results for our existing partners.”

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