ISO 9001 supplier evaluation: Advantages of certification
The success of trading and manufacturing companies is strongly tied to the fact that the quality and reliability of supply of products, preliminary products or raw materials is always guaranteed. Selecting the right suppliers is all about efficiency and cost-effectiveness, yet sustainability and reputation must also be considered. Companies that rely on supplier assessment according to ISO 9001 have an advantage – they benefit in terms of management and optimization of their supply chain. For example, the implementation of the Supply Chain Act, which has been in force since January 1st, can be firmly based on a systematic assessment of suppliers. We explain the added value that is associated with the certification and discuss which criteria are relevant.
Collaboration in the supply chain: Great potential versus numerous obstacles
Collaboration and data exchange within the supply chain is a decisive factor for German companies that aim to increase the efficiency of procurement processes. This view is held by two-thirds of the total of 150 logistics and supply chain managers surveyed for the 17th Hermes-Barometer on "Collaboration in the Supply Chain". Factors that promise a better overview within the supply chain, a higher degree of efficiency and more precise coordination of processes are rated as particularly critical to success. However, when it comes to implementation, companies face technological and personnel obstacles. Our recent blog post provides a detailed insight into the results of the survey.
Additive manufacturing: Optimized supply chain thanks to 3D printing
The global pandemic, severe weather events or new legislations such as the Supply Chain Act – in the face of continuing risks and rising demands, companies in the manufacturing sector are increasingly looking for approaches to optimize their supply chains. 3D printing processes, also known as additive manufacturing, have paved the way to new opportunities that are aimed to make supply chains more cost-efficient and sustainable, whilst keeping the risks low at the same time. We explain how the innovative manufacturing technology can be applied and discuss the benefits that it offers.
“My focus for the future lies on digital transformation”.
Change of leadership at Hermes International: After more than a decade, Stephan Schiller, former Managing Director of Hermes Europe GmbH and CEO of Hermes International, is taking on a new role at his own request.. In this challenging time for logistics and supply chain management, he is handing over to Henning Udo Goldmann, who has already been with the company as an expert on digitalization topics. We spoke with the previous and the new managing director about the development of the logistics industry, current requirements, shared values and how Hermes International will accompany its customers into a future characterized by transformations.
Digitization demonstrably supports decarbonization
Digitization can make a decisive contribution when it comes to achieving Germany’s climate targets by 2030. This was the conclusion of a study conducted by Accenture for the digital association Bitkom, which examined the influence of various digital technologies on the net savings potential of CO2 emissions using case studies in seven sectors of the economy. Accordingly, the areas of industrial manufacturing and mobility offer the greatest reduction potential. Following the results of the study, a decisive lever can be the optimization of routing and freight management.
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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B2C online commerce has seen record growth over the past two years. Sales in cross-border e- commerce have also …
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Mobile commerce rates in Europe are on the rise. For international retailers who want to tap into the European …
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The Corona pandemic has significantly changed the payment behavior of Europeans. We explain how you can avoid purchase cancellations …
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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The success of trading and manufacturing companies is strongly tied to the fact that the quality and reliability of …
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The global pandemic, severe weather events or new legislations such as the Supply Chain Act – in the face …
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Digitization can make a decisive contribution when it comes to achieving Germany’s climate targets by 2030. This was the …
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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Change of leadership at Hermes International: After more than a decade, Stephan Schiller, former Managing Director of Hermes Europe …
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For more than two years, global developments have been continuously defining new requirements for the organization of goods movements. …
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On March 1st, 2023, the second implementation phase of the EU Import Control System 2 (ICS2) customs program will …
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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Collaboration and data exchange within the supply chain is a decisive factor for German companies that aim to increase …
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The threat that is presented to supply chains by cybercrime has increased in recent years. As a result, a …
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The number of companies documenting their CO₂ footprint has increased sharply in recent months. However, for many, the road …
Glossary
The most important terms from the world of global e-commerce – explained briefly.