All articles by Hermes Supply Chain Blog – Page 2
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OpinionWhen preparation for peak pays off
Hermes chief executive Martijn de Lange on why planning ahead for peak trading periods will drive success through the supply chain.
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OpinionWhy Singles’ Day is no longer just for China
Hermes managing director Martijn de Lange looks at the rise and rise of China’s annual shopping event.
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OpinionBlog: Is retail’s supply chain ready for Black Friday?
The biggest retail day of the year is less than a week away. However, that day is now at the end of November rather than a few days before Christmas.
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OpinionThe impact of automation on people power
Hermes HR director Jill Maples discusses the importance of people to the home-delivery sector despite the rise of the robot.
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OpinionFMCG giants will lose out by sidestepping grocers
Tensions between grocers and suppliers are simmering, but FMCG brands may be biting off more than they can chew if they go it alone.
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OpinionThe importance of mentoring from within
On National Mentoring Day, Hermes HR director Jill Maples looks at the positive impact mentoring can have on employee engagement and development.
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OpinionIs Amazon creating the most convenient delivery ever?
The world of online delivery has transformed rapidly in recent years, particularly when it comes to click and collect.
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OpinionDebating the gig economy and modern working
Fresh from the discussion at the Conservative Party Conference, Hermes chief executive Carole Walker clarifies its position on the gig economy.
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OpinionDoes Royal Mail strike spell Black Friday chaos?
Royal Mail workers have voted to strike over a dispute linked to pensions, pay and jobs.
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OpinionGearing up for Black Friday and peak 2017
Hermes managing director Martijn de Lange looks to the final quarter of 2017 and asks how delivery providers can be prepared.
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OpinionBlog: Fancy a Saturday night ruby? Try M&S instead
It’s finally happened. M&S have started selling food online. But this isn’t any online debut, this is an M&S online debut.
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OpinionCelebrating the retail sector's achievements
The Retail Week Supply Chain Awards take place on September 28. Matthew Hanson, head of marketing and product at Hermes, explains how it’s the most hotly contested to date.
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OpinionWhy one delivery attempt isn't enough for customers
My now husband bought a Ted Baker shirt online. This wasn’t any Ted Baker shirt, this was the Ted Baker shirt he planned to get married in.
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OpinionWhy driverless lorries offer greener logistics
With the news that driverless lorries will be trialled in the UK next year, Hermes’ Carl Robinson looks at the environmental impact.
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OpinionBlog: Creating a level playing field in retail
Following recent media attention surrounding inequality in the workplace, Jill Maples, HR director at Hermes, addresses the issues.
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OpinionBlog: First Prime Day, now Amazon Jobs Day
Amazon loves a good ‘Day’. First Black Friday, then Prime Day and now Jobs Day.
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OpinionBlog: Recruiting the right people pays dividends
With the holiday season approaching, finding the right person for the right role is integral, as Carl Lyon, director of delivery experience at Hermes, explains.
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OpinionBlog: Grocery delivery wars - which offer wins?
Same-day delivery is expected to be the new frontier in online retail and Tesco emerged as a trailblazer by rolling out the service across the UK this week.
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OpinionBlog: The countdown to peak has begun
Summer may be upon us, but Ashley Walker, head of operations development at Hermes, is getting ready for retail’s busiest season.
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OpinionBlog: Poor stock control can lose customers
Tempted by the summer Sales last week I spent far too much at one particular fashion retailer’s website.