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DSV Fulfilment Factory robots<\/p>\n\t

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In today\u2019s world \u2013 where the only constant really does seem to be change \u2013 successful fashion brands and retailers must learn to flex with agility, evolving their businesses to keep pace with accelerating consumer trends, shifting shopper demands and ever-evolving global challenges.<\/p>\n

Rethinking and optimising supply chains is key to achieving this.<\/p>\n

Introducing DSV<\/strong><\/p>\n

Global transport and end-to-end logistics solutions provider DSV offers bespoke solutions to help keep supply chains moving for businesses \u2013 big and small \u2013 all over the world.<\/p>\n

Shipping everything from clothing to cars by road, sea, air and rail, DSV ensures stores are stocked with shoppers\u2019 most in-demand products, gets online orders to customers swiftly and seamlessly, and has a range of tools that can help businesses not only optimise their supply chains, but also tap into sustainability initiatives through the introduction of circular supply chain solutions.<\/p>\n

It currently works with Allbirds and Deckers Brands (owner of Ugg, Hoka and Teva), among others.<\/p>\n

International scalability<\/strong><\/p>\n

With a worldwide reach \u2013 and more than 160,000 employees in more than 90 countries around the world \u2013 DSV offers a global network of more than 400 local and regional warehouses to support fashion businesses close to their customers, particularly as they expand overseas.<\/p>\n

Its automated warehousing system is also designed to streamline storage and fulfilment processes with a scalable set-up. This offers flexibility across volume changes, business expansion and fashion\u2019s global seasonal fluctuations.<\/p>\n

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DSV’s Mercia Park site<\/p>\n\t

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DSV\u2019s Warehouse Management System (WMS) can give businesses a complete overview of stock levels across multiple locations. This creates a single view of warehouse activities and deliveries, meaning businesses can allocate and move stock across different locations if needed.<\/p>\n

The returns issue<\/strong><\/p>\n

Customer returns continue to be one of the biggest challenges for fashion brands and retailers.<\/p>\n

While not solving the problem, it is imperative for brands and retailers to speed up the returns process to get product back on sale as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n

To help fashion businesses achieve this, DSV offers local returns services that accelerate the process, while also aiming to reduce costs and emissions.<\/p>\n

Circularity in the supply chain<\/strong><\/p>\n

As well as its own commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, DSV also offers solutions to help promote circularity within the supply chain and extend the life of products.<\/p>\n

These include cleaning items and repairing faulty products so they can be put back on sale as quickly as possible, as well as sorting items for reuse or recycling at the end of their lifetime.<\/p>\n

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To find out more about DSV and how it can help your business optimise your supply chain contact senior commercial director Adam Jones +44 7701274811 adam.jones@dsv.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Drapers Footwear Awards<\/a> take place on 26 June 2025 at Grosvenor House London.<\/p>\n

dsv.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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