"This partnership strategically expands our existing,multi-country collaboration with Sanofi. By leveraging our combinedglobal reach and scale and expertise in Healthcare in EMEA, weunlock significant synergies to optimize customer supply chains andcreate greater resilience," stated Hendrik Venter, Regional CEO forDHL Supply Chain EMEA. "By actively scaling our Life Sciences &Healthcare division, we will solidify our position as the leadingprovider of end-to-end solutions across the entire value chain.This not only increases value for our customers by supporting themin meeting changing patient needs, but ultimately improves patientoutcomes."
Ruth Beadle, Head of Global Supply Chain for Sanofi states: "Weare delighted to partner with DHL to continue delivering thehighest quality products in a sustainable way from France. Westrongly believe that the Amilly, Croissy Beaubourg andSaint-Loubès distribution centers with its employees will continueto exercise same strive for excellence with DHL, through a newjourney that will bring the most value to our customers andpatients in France and all around the world".
Leveraging its expert resources, investments, and internationalnetwork in the life sciences and healthcare sector, DHL SupplyChain aims to enhance the efficiency, resiliency and high-qualitystandards of Sanofi's logistics network. This partnership isfurther reinforced by DHL's experience across various segments,including pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, consumer health,vaccines, medical devices, clinical trials, hospitals, andhealthcare establishments.
"Our dedicated team is highly trained and experienced inhandling the specific requirements of life science products. Wehave the infrastructure, technology and know-how to ensure qualityassurance and rigorous compliance with French regulation" addedNico Schütz, CEO DHL Supply Chain France. "This strategic agreementserves as a lever to further develop our Life Sciences andHealthcare division in France and the wider EMEA region."
Beyond the immediate impact on the French market, thepartnership with Sanofi holds strategic importance for DHL,aligning with its vision for growth in the EMEA region andleveraging its global footprint in the life sciences and healthcaresector.