Hermes Germany’s Track & Trace migration represents more than a successful technology project; it demonstrates how strategic cloud transformation can deliver both immediate operational benefits and long-term competitive advantages. By embracing a serverless-first architecture, Hermes has laid the foundation for continued innovation in the rapidly evolving logistics industry.
“Teams that chose the seemingly easy path with lift and shift take forever to reach a point where they benefit from the cloud,” states Stephan Stapel. “For applications where teams immediately embraced serverless and higher-value services, the initial investment was higher, but the benefits came much faster and much more significantly.”
The success of this migration extends beyond cost savings and performance improvements. It has unified teams, simplified operations, and positioned Hermes to adopt new technologies and capabilities as they emerge quickly. For an industry where customer expectations continue to rise and competition intensifies, this technological foundation provides exactly the agility and efficiency needed to stay ahead.
As other organizations consider their cloud modernization journeys, the Hermes story offers a compelling blueprint: invest in the right architecture from the outset, leverage the full potential of cloud-native technologies, and have the courage to transform rather than simply migrate. The results speak for themselves; not just in cost savings and performance metrics, but in the enhanced capability to innovate and respond to future challenges.
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