All Series: Hermes supply chain blog articles – Page 5
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OpinionBlog: Should we give the green light to driverless cars in logistics?
Technology adapts, and for the logistics industry driverless cars could become an option. But only if developed correctly, says Hermes.
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OpinionBlog: John Lewis' new warehouses to ensure etail growth hits the bottom line
People love online shopping. Ecommerce accounted for a whopping 27% of total retail sales last year, according to trade body IMRG.
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OpinionBlog: How to keep staff motivated and happy during peak trading
As the sector gears up for peak trading, now is the perfect time to engage with your staff in order to boost motivation, says Hermes.
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OpinionBlog: The grocery fulfilment war – has Asda surrendered?
The grocery market is facing a fulfilment war. Tesco this week launched same-day click-and-collect at 300 shops, pushed by a new TV ad.
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OpinionBlog: Team GB's achievements should inspire businesses to go for gold
As athletes celebrate Team GB’s most successful Olympics in a century, in retail we can learn lessons from their strength found in teamwork.
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OpinionBlog: Brexit and the rise of the retail robot
Our jobs are being replaced by robots. We’ve all read worrying headlines of that ilk that paint a scary picture of what life will be like in the future.
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OpinionBlog: Going green across the supply chain to prepare for the future
All businesses have a responsibility to protect the environment and Hermes has been introducing initiatives to reduce carbon emissions, writes Hermes’ Gordon Finlay.
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OpinionBlog: Asda's merchandising chief on how to be 'good stewards of the environment'
A collaborative approach can help improve supply chain sustainability and resource efficiency, says Asda’s chief merchandising officer.
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OpinionBlog: Why is everyone droning on about aerial delivery?
Delivery by drone became a reality this week as US retailer 7-Eleven used the aircraft to fulfil a customer order in Reno, Nevada.
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OpinionBlog: How Hermes' transport network is helping war-torn countries
Hermes’ transport connections are being used to help displaced families and refugees in Syria and Iraq, writes head of marketing Joanne Morley.
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OpinionBlog: Amazon crowned king of etail jungle with Prime Day
Amazon’s made-up holiday is a brazen sales ploy, but perhaps more retailers should make more of their delivery prowess.
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OpinionBlog: The rise of Trolley Bags following the 5p plastic bag charge
I caught up with Trolley Bags to discuss the growth of its reusables business ten months after the introduction of the plastic bag charge.
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OpinionBlog: Forget about drones, for speedy delivery use the trusty push bike
Sainsbury’s is using bicycles and an app service to bring busy customers in the capital their grocery orders in a super-speedy time.
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OpinionBlog: Strengthening the delivery network to boost choice and convenience
Hermes’ head of marketing explains how the delivery firm is improving customer satisfaction levels and enhancing the brand experience.
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OpinionBlog: Is it time for retailers to start charging for click-and-collect?
Click-and-collect has undoubtedly been a hit with shoppers. At John Lewis, for example, more than half of online orders are picked up this way.
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OpinionBlog: What's the secret behind the success of petplanet.co.uk?
Hermes’ head of marketing Joanne Morley speaks to Petplanet.co.uk to understand the etailers’ delivery strategy.
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OpinionBlog: I'm a serial returner, come win my loyalty
Almost two thirds of shoppers have returned women’s clothing in the past six months, new stats revealed this week.
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OpinionBlog: Prioritising new partnerships to benefit your clients
Hermes’ head of ecommerce Eoin Kenneally reveals the ways in which the company’s collaborations are providing its clients with more perks.
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OpinionBlog: Retailers must let the customer drive their supply chain strategy
This year’s Retail Week Supply Chain Summit focused on why putting the customer at the heart of your strategy and embracing change are essential.
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OpinionBlog: Protecting the integral role SMEs play in the UK
Hermes’ Mike Antwoon on the importance of supporting SMEs across retail and why they’re central to the sector’s ongoing growth.