DHL Supply Chain Acquires IDS Fulfillment

DHL Supply Chain Strengthens E-Commerce Fulfillment for Small and Midsize Businesses

Published: May 6, 2025

DHL Supply Chain is expanding its North American capabilities with the acquisition of IDS Fulfillment, a logistics provider specializing in e-commerce and retail distribution. Headquartered in Plainfield, Indiana, IDS operates over 1.3 million square feet of warehousing space across four U.S. locations and serves more than 100 customers, many of them small to midsize businesses (SMBs).

This acquisition is part of DHL’s long-term strategy to support the booming SMB e-commerce segment, a key pillar in its “Strategy 2030” plan. IDS Fulfillment brings advanced order management systems and a proven track record of flexible, scalable solutions tailored to the needs of growing online retailers.

“Our goal is to provide fast, affordable, and reliable logistics services to small and midsize businesses,” said Scott Sureddin, CEO of DHL Supply Chain North America. “IDS’s experienced team and customer-focused approach make them an ideal fit for our vision.”

The integration of IDS into DHL’s network will allow SMBs to tap into a global supply chain infrastructure, offering them the same quality of service typically reserved for enterprise-level clients. The move also aligns with DHL’s commitment to providing innovative, technology-driven logistics solutions for businesses of all sizes.

To read the full press release, visit DHL.com.

Key Takeaways:

• DHL Supply Chain acquires IDS Fulfillment to bolster U.S. e-commerce logistics capabilities
• Focuses on supporting small and midsize businesses with scalable solutions
• Part of DHL’s Strategy 2030 growth and innovation plan

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