Retail logistics

Logistics for the retailing and fashion industries need to be highly flexible as rapid growth and exponential change are the standard, not the exception. Managing logistics in fashion markets requires supply chains that are increasingly reactive with technology that can help teams make decisions on urgent demand. Goods that sell steadily throughout the year need different models of supply chain than seasonal items with short shelf lives.

What does DSV offer the consumer, retailers and the fashion industry as a retail logistics provider?

How can you help me be more competitive?
Our integrated services and technological capabilities help you to be more productive and efficient with agile supply chain solutions that are fully tailored to your requirements and expectations, and those of your customers.

How can you meet my customers' different needs?
Our best-in-class supply chain solutions provide a full range of superior services, including order management, lead logistics solutions, and contract logistics solutions, such as fiscal representation, customs support and a wide variety of value-added services. Whatever your requirements, we can tailor the exact solution you need.  

Can you integrate your technology with mine?
We can integrate our IT systems with your end-to-end order fulfilment systems providing order, item and SKU level visibility. We also offer integration of your e-commerce platform and the systems of your main freight forwarders to provide your customers with real-time inventory data, order status details and track and trace information. Learn more about DSV Connectivity.

Our retail logistics services include:

Consumer goods

Global sourcing and production with strict on-time deliveries require a global network able to be agile and act fast on the needs of FMCG companies. No matter if it is visibility and optimisation of global air or ocean freight or urgent need of warehouse space and solutions, we are ready to innovate and execute.

Sports and leisure 

Winning is everything, and our operations deliver consistent performance all year round. Our value-added services range from sophisticated Lead Logistics and 4PL solutions to order management and flow optimisation. Our contract logistics solutions include quality inspection, price tagging, packaging up to your specific product assemblies, and kitting provide that extra edge to get your sports and leisure wear over the line first.

Consumer electronics

We know being out of stock can mean out of a sale. Our supply chain is geared to making sure a customer leaves with the product he or she wants. New product launches, reverse logistics and timely deliveries are our stock in trade. Our extensive global network ensures inbound freight capacity is delivered at scheduled times, and the economies of scale offered by our TAPA-A distribution centres minimise the logistics burden on your margins.

Home improvement / DIY

The home improvement and DIY markets are growing in developing markets, and our global network can get your products into homes in the most out-of-the-way places. And we deliver the quality and flexibility retailers want. Our services include packaging or re-packaging, palletising or re-palletising, labelling or re-labelling and kitting. We manage waste, returns, stock levels and co-packing programmes.

Fashion

"In with the new and out with the old" sums up today's world of fast fashion. Ever-shorter product life cycles, the lure of global brands, the rise of social media and multiple distribution channels demand a market-responsive and agile supply chain solution for the fashion industry. Our end-to-end order management services combined with effective consolidation of shipments allow on-time delivery without compromising cost. We support coordination of your suppliers stretching from vendor management programs to running efficient and effective distribution centres on your behalf, so your supply chain creates the required competitive advantage.

Personal care 

Our green and sustainable principles are embedded in the way we work and our supply chain mirrors your commitment as manufacturers of personal care products to sustainable sourcing, production and packaging.

Luxury goods and high fashion

We combine origin logistics, close to sourcing and act as your white glove agent on an end-to-end basis for luxury goods and supply chains. Combining effective origin logistics with destination logistics allows visibility throughout the supply chain and fast replenishment in major consumption areas. 

DSV Purchase Order Management
Our easy-to-learn and easy-to-use modular support function for inbound operations provides visibility and proactive control of critical events within supply chain processes while saving capital investment and manpower.

This service is designed for small, medium and large companies in a variety of industries. It enables proactive, pre-emptive and predictable, cost-efficient control of product and material flows from a supplier to an inbound facility or warehouse. We give you the basis on which to take fast decisions upstream and report exceptions at order, item or even SKU level.

Learn more about Purchase Order Management

Fulfilment

DSV fulfilment services help build and strengthen your brand. We can offer full-service, multichannel fulfilment, warehousing or picking and packing. 

Reverse logistics

We support online stores in offering a smooth and easy returns procedure to keep customers coming back and keep business growing.   

White glove delivery

In selected locations, DSV can make deliveries to your customers' homes. This service can include delivery of white goods or large items of furniture, as well as assembly.