PHILIPS AWARDS CONTRACT TO EXEL
Philips Medical Systems has selected Exel to provide transport and installation of medical appliances.
Exel becomes responsible for the 'door-to-room' delivery of high-quality medical systems, such as Ultrasound, Echo and Cardiovascular X-ray equipment, from Philips Medical Systems' production facility in Best, to hospitals in northwestern Europe.
Philips said that, under the arrangement, the company saves on logistics costs and 'lead times is considerably reduced.'