The New Warehouse Podcast
The New Warehouse podcast hosted by Kevin Lawton is your source for insights and ideas from the distribution, transportation and logistics industry. New episodes every Monday and Wednesday morning bring you the latest from industry experts and thought leaders.
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Parcel Shipping Operations: Moving Packages in Minutes with DHL
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In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Eric Ricardo, VP of Operations at DHL eCommerce. Eric breaks down how DHL eCommerce operates within the broader DHL network and how it connects retailers to end consumers.
The conversation centers on parcel throughput optimization, network design, and the balance between automation and labor. Eric shares how DHL moves millions of packages daily, manages peak demand fluctuations, and plans years in advance to maintain speed and consistency. More importantly, he explains how throughput defines success in modern parcel shipping operations.
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