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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Join the team that's shaping the future of logistics.

We're always looking for talented people who share our passion for precision and performance.

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