Universal Robina Corporation (URC), a leading food and beverage company in the Philippines, has strengthened its long-standing partnership with DHL Supply Chain Philippines to enhance operational efficiency and support future growth. This collaboration, which includes DHL Summit Solutions, Inc. (DSSI), aims to create a more agile and responsive supply chain for URC in a rapidly expanding consumer market.
Strategic Collaboration to Optimize Supply Chain
The extended partnership will see DHL Supply Chain manage URC’s expansive warehouse in Calamba, Laguna, which has a capacity of over 22,000 pallet slots. Additionally, DHL Summit Solutions, Inc. (DSSI)—a joint venture between DHL Supply Chain and URC’s parent company, JG Summit Holdings—will provide integrated, end-to-end transport and distribution services. This synergy leverages URC’s market leadership and scale with DSSI’s logistics expertise to ensure seamless operations from warehouse to distribution, enabling URC to respond faster to market demands.
“The Philippines’ consumer goods industry is experiencing rapid growth, driven by increasing demand for efficiency and innovation in supply chain operations,” said Bevan Williams, Managing Director of DHL Supply Chain Philippines. “By leveraging our expertise in warehouse management, we aim to establish a strong foundation for the future of the consumer industry in the Philippines. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to meeting the evolving needs of the market and delivering world-class solutions that drive growth and customer satisfaction.”
The partnership was formalized at a contract signing ceremony in March 2025, attended by senior representatives from both organizations, including Jesselyn Panis, URC’s Vice President for Integrated Supply Chain, and Bevan Williams, Managing Director of DHL Supply Chain Philippines.
This partnership comes at a critical time for the Philippine economy. According to BMI, the research and analytics division of Fitch Solutions, the country’s GDP is projected to grow by 6.3% this year, fueled by strong household consumption. Household spending is also expected to accelerate to 5.3% in 2025. This robust economic environment highlights the importance of smarter, more responsive supply chains to sustain growth and meet consumer demand.
