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DHL Supply Chain Philippines entered into an extended collaboration with Universal Robina Corp
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Under the partnership, DHL will manage the food and beverage company’s warehouse in Calamba, Laguna
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DHL will also provide URC end-to-end transport solutions through its dedicated division, DHL Summit Solutions, Inc
DHL Supply Chain Philippines recently strengthened its long-standing partnership with Universal Robina Corporation (URC). Under the extended collaboration, DHL will manage the food and beverage company’s warehouse in Calamba, Laguna which has a pallet space capacity of over 22,000.
The partnership helps future-proof URC’s operations and strengthens its position in the market, as it addresses strong projected consumption growth in the country, DHL said in a statement.
A contract signing ceremony last March 17, 2025 marked the milestone, attended by senior management representatives from both organizations. Bevan Williams, managing director of DHL Supply Chain Philippines, led the DHL delegation, which included Gilbert Abogado, Operations director for JG and Consumer, and Brigette Cias, Operations excellence director, along with key personnel from the Business Development and Marketing departments.
URC was represented by Jesselyn Panis, vice president for Integrated Supply Chain, Joannie Festejo, director of Planning and Logistics, as well as its URC Operations Management team.
“The Philippines’ consumer goods industry is experiencing rapid growth, driven by increasing demand for efficiency and innovation in supply chain operations,” said Williams.
He added that his company “is proud to support URC as it optimizes its operations. By leveraging our expertise in warehouse management, we aim to establish a strong foundation for the future of the consumer industry in the Philippines.”
DHL cited a BMI (a Fitch Solutions unit) report that noted the Philippines’ gross domestic product is expected to grow by 6.3% this year, driven mostly by strong economic growth and robust household consumption. Household spending is projected to accelerate to 5.3% in 2025.
DHL Supply Chain Philippines said it will apply its global logistics expertise to optimize URC’s operations through three key strategies:
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Standardization: Establishing uniform processes to ensure consistency and reliability across all warehouse activities.
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Digitalization: Implementing advanced digital tools to automate workflows, improve tracking, and increase operational efficiency.
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Automation: Deploying cutting-edge technologies to enhance productivity, reduce manual labor, and scale operations to meet growing demand.
The company will also provide end-to-end transport solutions through its dedicated division, DHL Summit Solutions, Inc., ensuring seamless logistics from warehouse to distribution.
Through these efforts, DHL Supply Chain said it will help URC achieve faster, more flexible responses to market needs while driving long-term supply chain efficiency.
This partnership comes at a pivotal time for the Philippines’ consumer goods sector, where efficient supply chains are critical to capitalizing on growing demand, particularly as local manufacturers prioritize sustainability and production agility, DHL said.
URC is a leading company in the Philippines specializing in branded consumer food and beverage products. It produces brands such as Great Taste, C2 Cool & Clean, Piattos, Maxx candy and Cream-O cookies.
One of the country’s largest food and beverage manufacturers, URC also has significant and growing presence in ASEAN. Its leading regional brands include Lexus, Tivoli and Fun-O.
