Services Marketing Mix Efforts of a Global Services Brand: The Case of DHL Logistics

Abstract

The purpose of this study is identifying the services marketing mix (7Ps- product/service, place, promotion, price, people, processes and physical evidence) decisions of a logistics company. The significance of services marketing mix on creating a logistics services brand has received little attention in the literature. In this paper, the case of a global brand, DHL Logistics is presented. Case study was conducted by using secondary data obtained from DHL Logistics’ reports and by conducting semi-constructed interviews with DHL Logistics’ executives and employees. Due to the reputation and operations of the company, this framework will act as a guideline for the other alike companies. The marketing mix decisions made by DHL Logistics affect both B2B and B2C customers’ brand perceptions and enhance the brand equity of DHL Logistics.