DKSH has signed an agreement with Dematic to drive their intralogistics system solutions in the Chinese market to help customers improve order fulfillment efficiency. DKSH will provide marketing, sales and solution engineering for Dematic's automated systems.
Media release
Shanghai, China, May 21, 2020 – DKSH Business Unit Technology, a leading Market Expansion Services provider for technology companies seeking to grow their business in Asia and beyond, has entered into a partnership with Dematic. The company is a leading global supplier of integrated automated technology, software and services to optimize supply chains. Under this new partnership, DKSH will provide marketing, sales and solution engineering for Dematic's automated system solutions to help expand the market reach.
Dematic's automated systems are the best in providing solutions for a broad range of industries, including apparel, durable manufacturing, eCommerce, food and beverage, general merchandise retail, healthcare, non-durable manufacturing, parcel, third-party logistics, wholesales or B2B.
The product portfolio will include Micro Fulfillment Center (MFC) and High-Density Cubical Storage System, but also other solutions of Dematic's product portfolio. DKSH aims to bring these leading technologies to customers across its extensive network, including convenience store chains, quick service restaurants, pharmaceutical logistics and others. The collaboration will ensure that Dematic's high-quality and innovative products reach more customers in these industries. This will not only enhance their on-demand order fulfillment ability, but also strengthen consumers' brand loyalty with a better shopping experience.
Gunter Van Deun, Sales Director of Dematic, stated: “We are excited to partner with DKSH to introduce advanced and innovative automated solutions to our end customers. DKSH's market expertise and know-how will enable us to establish our brands and products and grow our market presence. Our customers will benefit from a reliable and steady supply of highly standardized product solutions.”
Oliver Hammel, Managing Director, Business Unit Technology, DKSH China, added: “Leveraging our cross-selling opportunities with Dematic throughout our extensive network is a great opportunity for us. We are confident that this partnership with us, as the leading Market Expansion Services provider with a focus in Asia, will sustainably drive Dematic's growth within the targeted industries.”
For further information, please contact:
DKSH (Shanghai) Ltd.
Penny Gu
Branding and Communications
Phone +86 21 5058 8241
penny.gu@dksh.com
DKSH Business Unit Technology
Irene Chen
Director, Group Marketing
Phone +886 2 8752 7611
irene.yr.chen@dksh.com
About Dematic
Dematic is a leading supplier of integrated automated technology, software and services to optimize the supply chain. Dematic employs over 7,000 skilled logistics professionals to serve its customers globally, with engineering centers and manufacturing facilities located around the world. Dematic is one brand under the KION Group of companies and has implemented more than 6,000 integrated systems for a customer base that includes small, medium and large companies doing business in a variety of market sectors.
About DKSH
DKSH is the leading Market Expansion Services provider with a focus on Asia. The Group helps companies to grow across the Business Units Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Performance Materials and Technology. The service portfolio covers sourcing, market insights, marketing and sales, eCommerce, distribution and logistics as well as after-sales services. Publicly listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, the Group operates in 36 markets with 33,350 specialists, generating net sales of CHF 11.6 billion in 2019. With its Swiss heritage, DKSH has been deeply rooted in Asia Pacific since 1865. The DKSH Business Unit Technology offers complete solutions for specialized industrial applications. With around 1,670 specialists, the Business Unit generated net sales of CHF 431.9 million in 2019.