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Apr 26, 2023 Logistics

Innovation: AI in the supply chain: boosting tomorrow’s efficiency?

In early 2023 artificial intelligence has shot into the headlines with services like ChatGPT and voicebots, but it’s been quietly expanding its presence in industry for a long time now. Can it have the same impact in logistics and the supply chain?

Jan 25, 2023 Logistics

Innovation: Future prediction: What will parcel logistics look like in 2047?

We caught up with Hermes Germany’s Chief Sales Officer Dennis Kollmann and gave him a little challenge: to imagine we’re in the year 2047 – so 25 years from now. We asked him what parcel logistics looks like from where he’s standing. While celebrating Hermes’ 75th anniversary!

Jun 01, 2022 Company

Half a century in the parcel business: Hamburg-based delivery company Hermes turns 50

In 1972, the Hamburg-based mail-order company OTTO founded Hermes Paket-Schnell-Dienst so as to be able to deliver its goods in a more service-orientated manner independently of the German postal service.

Responsibility

Jul 28, 2021 Responsibility

Logistics: Can shipping go green?

Shipping is the backbone of the global economy, enabling more trade over greater distances than any other mode of transport. However, this also means it has a major impact on the environment. More sustainable shipping is a must – but change won’t be easy.

Jun 22, 2021 Responsibility

Green Delivery in Berlin: 2.5 million parcels per year – Hermes has developed a blueprint for sustainable urban logistics

In many parts of central Berlin, Hermes deliveries will be carbon-neutral from now on: every year, more than 2.5 million parcels are to be delivered by cargo bike or electric van. This means that more than 300,000 Berlin residents will be receiving emission-free deliveries, either to their doorstep or to a ParcelShop.

Jan 14, 2021 Responsibility

City logistics: A chance to reshape cities?

Coronavirus has provided an insight into how we might reshape city streets. With online shopping and home delivery more popular than ever, logistics has an important part to play.

Logistics

Nov 29, 2022 Logistics

Innovation: Metaverse: How can it succeed in logistics?

Everyone is talking about the metaverse as the future of the internet – but what is it exactly? How did it arise and what can it do for today’s businesses?

Sep 07, 2022 Logistics

Logistics trends in the near future

What are the key trends to look out for over the next 18 months until the end of 2023? How will they affect businesses and consumers? We caught up with Dr. Christoph Tripp, professor of distribution and retail logistics at Nuremberg’s Technical University of Applied Sciences, to glean some expert insight into what awaits us.

Jul 13, 2022 Logistics

Last mile: Food delivery services: challenges and opportunities

So-called last-mile delivery services have grown fast over the past few years, especially during the pandemic. At least for non-food products. With lockdowns thankfully rarer in Europe, most people still drive to the supermarket to do their grocery shopping. Nevertheless, instant on-demand deliveries are on the rise.

E-Commerce

May 03, 2022 E-Commerce

Trends: The next big thing in e-commerce?

Some e-commerce experts predict a boom in shopping on social media – and that opens up a whole range of opportunities for businesses of all sizes. The key: a seamless customer experience and efficient delivery.

Apr 20, 2022 E-Commerce | Logistics

Digital supply chain: Cloud-based software: Speed and efficiency with SaaS

Cloud-based software is streamlining every step in the supply chain – and even small e-commerce businesses can benefit. New cloud software platforms have emerged that interlink order, warehouse and transport management systems.