June 7, 2023 – DHL Supply Chain announced that it has entered into an agreement with Vizient, the largest member-driven healthcare performance improvement company in the United States, to become a qualified supplier of supply chain third-party logistics services. The agreement allows Vizient members, including hospital systems and healthcare suppliers, increased access to best-in-class service logistics solutions delivered by DHL Supply Chain.
DHL Supply Chain will leverage its extensive experience in the healthcare sector to provide Vizient members with a comprehensive range of logistics services, including transportation management, warehousing and distribution, and value-added services impacting customer-owned and supplier-owned inventory. Vizient members will be able to tap into the company’s North American network of over 500 distribution centers, of which 33 are specialized to handle life sciences and healthcare customers. DHL will also offer customized solutions tailored to each customer’s needs, helping them optimize their supply chain operations and improve patient outcomes.
DHL Supply Chain is committed to delivering innovative logistics solutions that help its customers to succeed in today’s rapidly changing business environment. Having invested upwards of $400 million to expand its pharmaceutical and medical device distribution network footprint in 2022, the company is well-positioned to support Vizient members, which include academic medical centers, pediatric facilities, community hospitals, integrated health delivery networks, and non-acute healthcare providers. Vizient membership represents more than $130 billion in annual purchasing volume.