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Deutsche Post AG Business Reports

Deutsche Post AG Overview

Address

Charles-De-Gaulle-Str. 20 Bonn, 
 53113 Germany
Phone: +49-228-182-0
Fax:+49-228-182-7099

Deutsche Post AG Rankings

#424 in FT Global 500 (June 2011) 
#DAX 30

Company Description

Deutsche Post has outgrown its mailbox origins. Doing business as Deutsche Post DHL, the company divides its operations between delivering the mail in Germany (Deutsche Post) and being one of the world's leading providers of express delivery and logistics services (DHL). As Deutsche Post, it delivers about 66 million letters a day to more than 42 million customers (about half of the German population). DHL handles the international express delivery, freight forwarding, global mail, and supply chain business. Overall, DHL-branded business activities account for the majority of Deutsche Post DHL's sales. The company's largest market is Europe, which accounts for about two-thirds of sales.

Deutsche Post AG Company Profile Report

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Hoover's industry experts provide proprietary editorial analysis supplemented with content from multiple data sources to bring you the Company Profile Report. The depth of each report varies, so be sure to view the sample and review the report contents listed next.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Company Overview
  • Company Description
  • Company History
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Historical Events
  • Industry Information
  • Financial Summary
  • Annual Income Statement
  • Quarterly Cash Flow
  • Annual Balance Sheet
  • Quarterly Balance Sheet
  • Annual Cash Flow
  • Quarterly Income Statement
  • Financial Market Data
  • Historical Financials
  • Competitors List
  • Competitive Landscape

Company Profile Report Highlights

  • Company Description

    Quickly grasp how a company operates and understand its current business environment.
  • Industry Information

    Identify the often times disparate industries a company does business in, and find the corresponding SIC and NAICS codes.
  • Biographies

    Learn the background and technology interests of the company's executives, to better understand possible growth directions.
  • Company History

    When you want to know where a company is going, you'll be helped by first knowing where it's been. Use this to get up to speed on a company's history.
  • Key People

    Uncover the roles and responsibilities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you are sure to talk to the right contact.
  • Company Financials

    Review key financial information to gauge health and growth potential.

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Express Delivery Services Industry Report

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Overview

The US express delivery services industry includes about 7,500 companies with combined annual revenue of more than $70 billion. The industry is divided into large networked couriers capable of nationwide and international delivery, and smaller local services that transport packages within a metropolitan area. The courier segment of the industry is highly concentrated and accounts for most of the industry's revenue; United Parcel Service (UPS) and Federal Express (FedEx) alone generate more than 80 percent of the revenue. The local segment, which is much smaller, is highly fragmented.

SIC: 4215

NAICS: 492110

 

Sample Questions & Answers

How does the company manage fluctuations in demand for delivery services as economic conditions change?

During periods of economic growth, when business and consumer confidence is strong, demand for express delivery service increases. Businesses have more transactions and consumers make more online purchases that require express delivery services.

 

How reliant is the company on its largest customers?

Express delivery services may rely heavily on a few large customers for revenue. Dynamex's five largest customers represent about 25 percent of the company's revenue. Heavy reliance on a few large customers is risky; the loss or failure of one or...

 

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General Report Description

Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Industry Overview
  • Quarterly Industry Update
  • Business Challenges
  • Trends and Opportunities
  • Call Preparation Questions
  • Financial Information
  • Industry Forecast
  • Website and Media Links
  • Glossary of Acronyms

    Industry Report Highlights:

    • Recent Developments

      Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.
    • Trends & Opportunities

      Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.
    • Call Preparation Questions

      Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.
    • Industry Forecast

      Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.
    • Business Challenges

      Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.
    • Executive Insight

      Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.
    • Financial Information

      Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.
    • Web Links & Acronyms

      Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

    Express Delivery Services Industry Report

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    Freight Forwarding Services Industry Report

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    Overview

    The US freight forwarding services industry includes about 20,000 establishments (single-location companies and units of multi-location companies) with combined annual revenue of about $50 billion. Major companies include CH Robinson Worldwide, Expeditors International of Washington, FedEx Trade Networks, UPS Supply Chain Solutions, and UTi Worldwide. The US industry is fragmented: the top 50 companies account for about a third of revenue.

    SIC: 4731

    NAICS: 488510

     

    Sample Questions & Answers

    How do economic slowdowns impact the company?

    Freight shipping services depend highly on the volume of domestic and international trade. Economic slowdowns or a drop in consumer confidence typically results in less products being manufactured and shipped; thus, less business for companies that...

     

    How does the company handle slowdowns in global trade due to embargo and trade restrictions?

    Forwarders and customs brokers are highly dependent on the free flow of goods among nations. Embargoes, protectionist policies, and trade sanctions can limit or completely halt commerce among nations. Customs brokers that specialize in specific...

     

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    General Report Description

    Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

     

    Sections Included in Report

    • Industry Overview
    • Quarterly Industry Update
    • Business Challenges
    • Trends and Opportunities
    • Call Preparation Questions
    • Financial Information
    • Industry Forecast
    • Website and Media Links
    • Glossary of Acronyms

      Industry Report Highlights:

      • Recent Developments

        Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.
      • Trends & Opportunities

        Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.
      • Call Preparation Questions

        Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.
      • Industry Forecast

        Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.
      • Business Challenges

        Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.
      • Executive Insight

        Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.
      • Financial Information

        Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.
      • Web Links & Acronyms

        Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

      Freight Forwarding Services Industry Report

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      $129

      Deutsche Post AG Overview

      Top 3 Competitors

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      Location: Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire

      Company: DB Schenker Rail Deutschland AG
      Location: Mainz, Germany

      Company: Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.
      Location: Seattle, WA

      Industries where Deutsche Post AG Competes

      Postal Services
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      Competitive Landscape Brief

      Demand is driven by domestic manufacturing output and levels of international trade. The profitability of individual companies depends on efficient operations, extensive relationships in shipper and carrier networks, and industry expertise. Large companies have advantages in account relationships and access to advanced logistics technologies. Small operations can compete effectively by serving a local market, specializing in cargo transfer with specific countries, and facilitating the transport of unusual goods.

      Deutsche Post AG Competitive Landscape

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      Providing a complete view of how this company and its competitors stack up against one another, the Competitive Landscape report includes benchmarks on over 30 parameters related to sales, employees, market cap, profitability, and growth. Exclusive to Hoover's, this landscape can be used to conduct competitive analysis, inform corporate strategy, and identify trends.

       

      Sections Included in Report

      • Key Numbers
      • Profitability
      • Valuation
      • Operations
      • Financial Ratios
      • Per Share Data ($)
      • Growth Statistics
      • *Data provided for 3 to 30 competitors

        Company Landscape Report Highlights

        • Competitors List

          Identify specific primary and secondary competitors, allowing you evaluate the chances of successfully introducing new products.
        • Competitive Landscape

          Access detailed financial metrics on a company's top competitors, so you can quickly determine their relative health and add credibility-boosting quantitative data to your presentations.

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