Sustainability in supply chain: “Don’t be afraid to ask”
To ensure long-term competitiveness, companies must integrate ecological and social criteria into their target systems and their decisions. So where can companies start? Anna Schuldt, business analyst and sustainability expert at Hermes International, advises those in charge to be anything, but afraid of the task.
Tips for more sustainability in e-commerce
Transparent supply chains, reusability of returns and environmentally friendly packaging: Sustainability in e-commerce is certainly a trending topic. Purchasing decisions are increasingly dependent on sustainability aspects. But what does this mean precisely, and what challenges does it entail for companies?
Increasing supply chain resilience: here are the steps companies should take
Global supply chains are affected by disruption and interference, even supply shortages. That’s why supply chain resilience is becoming ever more important – we explain what the benefits of a resilient supply chain are and provide tips for their implementation.
Efficient, transparent, digital: Supplier management as a key success driver
The global value chain continues to be affected by severe disruptions. Against this background, efficient supplier management is critical to success. We outline the challenges and provide tips for sustainable action.
Mobile first – The driving force behind m-commerce growth in Europe
Mobile commerce rates in Europe are on the rise. For international retailers who want to tap into the European market, the message is clear: mobile first! We explain what you need to pay attention to in order to benefit from the success of m-commerce.
Welcome to the Supply Chain Blog of Hermes International – the information resource for e-commerce and supply chain managers.
In recent years, the blog has established itself as a wide-ranging medium for European e-commerce and cross-border logistics and offers you a wide variety of information: In addition to articles and expert interviews, you will find study results and best practice examples from the world of international goods traffic.
E-Commerce in Europe
What is the cross-border rate in Germany? Which segments do the British ask for? What are the growth markets in Europe? In this category, we answer all your questions and provide you with plenty of hard facts about e-commerce in Europe.
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The Corona pandemic has significantly changed the payment behavior of Europeans. We explain how you can avoid purchase cancellations …
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Efficient customer management is the key to sustainable customer loyalty – and increased sales. We explain how you can …
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In addition to major e-commerce events, there are other regional and seasonal sales peaks in Europe that offer companies …
Business Guide
The Business Guide provides you with the „tools of the trade“ and offers you checklists and practical guidelines for your successful entry into the European e-commerce market.
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Transparent supply chains, reusability of returns and environmentally friendly packaging: Sustainability in e-commerce is certainly a trending topic. Purchasing …
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Global supply chains are affected by disruption and interference, even supply shortages. That’s why supply chain resilience is becoming …
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The global value chain continues to be affected by severe disruptions. Against this background, efficient supplier management is critical …
Insights
Whether it’s a trade fair report, an expert interview or the identification of new trends – in our “Insights” category we take a look behind the scenes.
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To ensure long-term competitiveness, companies must integrate ecological and social criteria into their target systems and their decisions. So …
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After the challenges of 2021, the logistics industry is certainly hoping for a less testing year 2022. We spoke …
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A multi-regional procurement approach reduces the likelihood of supply chain failures. One attractive procurement market is Pakistan. We spoke …
Studies & Paper
In this category we prepare relevant studies and whitepapers on the topics of cross-border e-commerce, payment and mobile shopping for you.
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The number of companies documenting their CO₂ footprint has increased sharply in recent months. However, for many, the road …
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Although every second logistics manager believes that the corona pandemic is significantly driving the digitalisation of the supply chain…
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According to a recent study conducted by SAP and market researcher Oxford Economics, manual procurement processes inhibit cost transparency …
Glossary
The most important terms from the world of global e-commerce – explained briefly.