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DHL Express to cut 600 jobs in the US
Transport Intelligence, Wednesday February 13, 2008
DHL Express USA yesterday (February 12) announced a plan to reduce its US workforce by approximately 600 positions. The company said the decision was made "as part of a broader strategy to lower general and administrative costs across its US express delivery business in light of the current economic climate and market demands". It added that the cut in the US express workforce would be achieved through "reductions, attrition and the suspension of some existing open positions across functional areas".
DHL Express USA CEO Hans Hickler commented: "This action is one of several measures we are taking to improve our competitive position in the US market, which is strategic to our global growth plan. These changes will help us better align our cost structure without impacting our unwavering commitment to serve our US customers." DHL said news of the planned job cuts followed other recent moves to boost the company's competitive position in the US market, invest in business growth areas and increase service to consumer and business customers.
In January, it stated, DHL parent company Deutsche Post World Net (DPWN) had recognised a non-cash write-down on DHL Express America's fixed assets. DPWN had also signed a letter of intent with HP to outsource all IT operations across the company, a measure expected to reduce costs and improve IT services. "This important alliance will more than double the number of retail outlets offering DHL Express shipping services nationally in 2008 and expand DHL's service to small and mid-size businesses and to consumers nationwide," it added.
Transport Intelligence, Wednesday February 13, 2008
DHL Express USA yesterday (February 12) announced a plan to reduce its US workforce by approximately 600 positions. The company said the decision was made "as part of a broader strategy to lower general and administrative costs across its US express delivery business in light of the current economic climate and market demands". It added that the cut in the US express workforce would be achieved through "reductions, attrition and the suspension of some existing open positions across functional areas".
DHL Express USA CEO Hans Hickler commented: "This action is one of several measures we are taking to improve our competitive position in the US market, which is strategic to our global growth plan. These changes will help us better align our cost structure without impacting our unwavering commitment to serve our US customers." DHL said news of the planned job cuts followed other recent moves to boost the company's competitive position in the US market, invest in business growth areas and increase service to consumer and business customers.
In January, it stated, DHL parent company Deutsche Post World Net (DPWN) had recognised a non-cash write-down on DHL Express America's fixed assets. DPWN had also signed a letter of intent with HP to outsource all IT operations across the company, a measure expected to reduce costs and improve IT services. "This important alliance will more than double the number of retail outlets offering DHL Express shipping services nationally in 2008 and expand DHL's service to small and mid-size businesses and to consumers nationwide," it added.
