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Cooperation

Nov 06, 2019 Company

Winners of the Future Logistics Challenge 2019 announced: Start-ups presented solutions for the delivery vehicle of the future

Start-ups Neohelden and VISCOPIC have won the Future Logistics Challenge 2019. The award was initiated by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and Hermes Europe. The winners each receive €125,000 of start-up capital to carry out a feasibility test of the ideas that they presented.

Nov 04, 2019 Company

Future Logistics Challenge: “We want to put the best logistics idea on the road right away”

What is the future of parcel delivery? On 5 November 2019, start-ups will be awarded funding for the best and most innovative concepts at the Future Logistics Challenge in Berlin, organised by Hermes and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. We spoke to Susanne Brand, Head of Innovation at Hermes, and Artur Hasselbach, Head of New Business Development at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles,…

Jul 11, 2019 Company

Innovation: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and Hermes Europe initiate Future Logistics Challenge

Start-Ups from all over Europe can apply from 11 July to 23 September 2019 with ideas for the ecosystem 'vehicle - parcel delivery courier'. Two winners will develop a proof-of-concept together with Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and Hermes Europe with a starting capital of up to 125,000 euros.

Nov 12, 2018 Company

Collaboration within the supply chain: Cooperation as the key to increasing efficiency

Three-quarters of German companies believe that in the future, an increase in efficiency within the supply chain will only be possible through cooperation with customers and suppliers. The blockchain technology is attributed a great potential in this context. These are some of the results of the Hermes Barometer.

May 16, 2018 E-Commerce | Logistics

Same-day delivery: Innovating to meet demand

From groceries to electronics, more and more retailers are offering customers the option of same-day delivery. But is speed really of the essence? And what are the environmental costs?