About DLS
Built to movethe world forward.
Since 2008, DLS Logistics has been the trusted supply chain partner for businesses that refuse to compromise on performance. From a single facility in Birmingham, we have built a nationwide network that handles over 500,000 orders every month.
Our Mission
Making supply chains a competitive advantage.
We founded DLS with a single conviction: that logistics should be a driver of business growth, not a constraint on it. Too many businesses were held back by fragmented, opaque, and inflexible logistics operations. We set out to change that.
Today, our mission remains unchanged: to give every client — from ambitious scale-up to established enterprise — the supply chain infrastructure and intelligence that only the largest businesses could previously access.
Our Vision
To be the logistics partner that defines what modern supply chain excellence looks like — combining precision operations, technology-enabled visibility, and genuine partnership to help our clients grow faster and more confidently than they ever could alone.
Our History
16 years of building excellence.
From a single warehouse to a national network — the DLS story.
2008
Founded
DLS Logistics founded in Birmingham with a single facility and a vision for precision-led 3PL.
2012
National Expansion
Opened facilities in Manchester and London, establishing national coverage for the first time.
2015
Technology Platform
Launched our proprietary WMS and client portal, transforming operational visibility.
2018
Healthcare Certification
Achieved GDP certification, enabling pharmaceutical and healthcare logistics.
2021
200 Clients Milestone
Passed 200 active client accounts with over 1M sq ft of managed warehouse space.
2024
2M Sq Ft Network
18 facilities, 300+ clients, and 2 million sq ft of warehousing capacity across the UK.
Our Values
The principles behind every operation.
Everything we do is guided by six core values that define who we are and how we work.
Precision
We pursue perfection in every operation. 99.9% accuracy is not a target — it is our standard.
Transparency
Full visibility at all times. We give you the data and the honesty to make confident decisions.
Partnership
We treat your supply chain as our own. Your success is our success — always and without exception.
Innovation
Technology is at our core. We invest continuously to ensure our platform stays ahead of what logistics demands next.
Integrity
We do what we say, when we say it. Trust is built over years and we protect it in every interaction.
Sustainability
We are committed to reducing the environmental footprint of logistics through responsible operations and green fleet investment.
Leadership
The team driving DLS forward.
Experienced logistics professionals with a combined 80+ years of industry leadership.
David Lawrence
Chief Executive Officer
David brings 25 years of logistics and supply chain leadership across 3PL, freight forwarding, and supply chain technology. He founded DLS with a vision to make enterprise-grade logistics accessible to businesses of all sizes.
Rachel Kim
Chief Operations Officer
Rachel leads all operational delivery across DLS's 18 facility network. With a background in lean manufacturing and supply chain optimisation, she has driven DLS's industry-leading 99.9% accuracy performance.
Marcus Price
Chief Technology Officer
Marcus architects DLS's technology platform, from the core WMS to client-facing analytics dashboards. His team integrates DLS with hundreds of client ERP and eCommerce platforms every year.
Alicia Okonkwo
Chief Commercial Officer
Alicia leads DLS's commercial strategy and client partnerships. Her team has built DLS's client portfolio from 40 to over 300 accounts in five years through a solutions-led commercial approach.
Accreditations
Certified to the highest standards.
Our certifications represent years of investment in systems, processes, and people.
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management
ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management
BRCGS AA-Rated Storage & Distribution
GDP-Certified for Pharmaceutical Logistics
IATA Certified Freight Agent
Customs Approved Operator
FCA Registered (Trade Finance Support)
SafeContractor Approved