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“The main strength of Hermès is the love of craftsmanship”
“We see ourselves as creative craftsmen.”
The philosophy of Hermès is to keep craftsmanship alive.” doesn’t rely on the technological efficiencies that drive so many others on this ranking. http://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2014/08/20/inside-hermes-luxury-secret-empire/ (IMPORTANT)

LONG-TERM STRATEGY TO BE PURSUED
• Alliance between creativity and exceptionnal crafsmanship
• Control of our know-how
• Continuing the development of the distribution network with the opening or renovation of more than twenty stores
• Reinforcement of flexibility with the balance of divisions / geographical areas • Increasing production capacities and development of growth drivers
• Despite economic, geopolitical and monetary uncertainties around the world, the Group is maintaining its medium-term objective of increasing the turnover at constant rates in the area of 8%
• True to its Parisian roots, Hermès invites us to look at 2015 through the eyes of a loafer. A loafer is capable of heading off the beaten track and looking at the world with wide-open eyes: a chance encounter, the joy of discovery, and even the benefits of a little break http://finance.hermes.com/var/finances/storage/original/application/127f1c7969cc99776e1ac9c864253106.pdf When it comes to sustainable development, Hermès’ mission is to strengthen our corporate project around the authenticity of each product and the application of our house’s ethics to all aspects of our business.
By authenticity, we especially mean respecting natural raw materials and developing artisanal skills, essentially in France. Formalised in a charter, our corporate ethics enhance Hermès’ relationships with its staff, suppliers, customers and shareholders.
Hermès is an attentive, concerned and committed company which conducts its business in a way that respects its ecological, social, economic and cultural environment. http://usa.hermes.com/house.html?combination=4 http://www.theguardian.com/business/2011/sep/02/hermes-valued-higher-societe-generale
Market Cap As of May 2015
$38.7 Billion
Industry Apparel/Accessories
Founded 1837
Country France
CEO Henri-Louis Bauer
Website http://www.hermes.com
Employees 11,718
Sales $5.46 B
Headquarters Paris

Hermès International SCA engages in the provision of textiles and apparel. Its activities include manufacturing, sale and distribution of apparel products. Its products which include leather goods, ready-to-wear and accessories, silk and textiles as well as perfumes and watches. The company was founded by Thierry Hermès on June 1, 1938 and is headquartered in Paris, France. http://www.forbes.com/companies/hermes-international/ http://lesailes.hermes.com/nl/en/555-bolducs

Internal control system
The Group organisation is based on an approach designed to foster a high level of accountability amongst the local teams, whose duties are clearly defined.
In its human resources processes, Hermès has established hiring, training and skills development programmes designed to enable each individual effectively to perform his or her duties, now or in the future. Within Hermès International, the Finance
Department has primary responsibility for preparation and control of financial information