Jan 1, 2021|
JD Courier Reflects on 2020 on National TV Show: I Feel Proud of Myself
by Yuchuan Wang
Representing millions of couriers in China, Shengzhi Jia, a JD courier from Wuhan, made a speech during a livestream held by Chinese National TV network CCTV on December 31, to share his experiences in 2020 and celebrate the coming of 2021. Joined by doctors, scientists, entrepreneurs, celebrities and ordinary people like Jia, the show was broadcast through CCTV-2’s app, Weibo, Toutiao, Douyin and other livestream platforms.
Jia is one of JD.com’s hundreds of thousands of couriers. During the height of COVID-19 in Wuhan, he continued working to deliver daily necessities to Wuhan’s customers.
JD courier Shengzhi Jia delivers speech
On February 19, Jia received a phone call from the head of the delivery station in Ulanqab city, Inner Mongolia, who told him that a medical team from Inner Mongolia were staying in a hotel near Jia’s station. The nurses hadn’t had enough time to pack their luggage before traveling to the city, and were in desperate need of underwear and warm clothes.
“Every day, their underwear would be soaked with sweat wearing protective suits. I knew the urgency in meeting their needs,” said Jia.
Jia contacted his colleagues working in nearby JD warehouses, identified the products the nurses needed, placed the order, and delivered the products to them within the shortest possible time.
A nurse wrote him a letter when the medical team left Wuhan. She wrote that “when the spring blossoms, let’s take off our masks, meet in Wuhan to see cherry blossom and ride horses in Inner Mongolia.”
“If I have to summarize my 2020 in one word, I would say ‘gratitude’,” said Jia during the speech. “At the same time, I feel proud of myself for sticking it out and being a lifeline for customers and frontline medical workers.”
During the height of the pandemic in China, JD’s couriers delivered 220 million products including 290,000 tons of rice, grains, meat and vegetables to its consumers. They were awarded by China Post News overseen by State Post Bureau as “Most Beautiful Couriers” in September, in recognition of their beauty of character.
Apr 25, 2024|
JD Logistics and MINISO Announce Expanded Partnership to Enhance Logistics Efficiency
JD Logistics (also known as JINGDONG Logistics), a leading global logistics provider, recently announced the expansion of its partnership with MINISO, the renowned household and consumer goods retailer. This collaboration, which began in 2022 with operations in Australia, now extends to MINISO’s network in Malaysia.
JD Logistics’ robust global supply chain infrastructure includes nearly 90 bonded, direct mail, and overseas warehouses across key markets such as the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, France, the United Kingdom, Australia, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Committed to replicating its proven supply chain management expertise from China in international markets, JD Logistics provides extensive support to a broad spectrum of clients, including international enterprises and Chinese brands expanding overseas.
MINISO’s diverse product range and rapid restocking requirements, combined with its strategic store locations in bustling commercial areas, present unique logistical challenges. These include critical delivery lead times and the need for off-hours operations to ensure uninterrupted customer experiences. JD Logistics has effectively met these demands through reliable and adaptable warehousing and fulfillment service solutions.
Notably, the trust built with MINISO has led some store managers to entrust their store keys to JD Logistics’ drivers to facilitate smooth and timely deliveries. Among them is JD Logistics driver Nick Yang, responsible for delivering goods to all MINISO stores in Sydney. Yang’s daily schedule involves commuting between JD Logistics’ warehouse and approximately 10 MINISO outlets throughout the city.
Over the next three years, JD Logistics will continue to develop its comprehensive global supply chain logistics network, which integrates overseas warehouses, international transshipment hubs, local distribution networks, and transnational transportation networks.
This partnership is not only a testament to JD Logistics’ proven expertise and global operational capabilities but also underscores the commitment of both companies to foster innovation in supply chain management for retail operations worldwide.
Apr 18, 2024|
JD.com Awarded 2024 INFORMS Prize for Excellence in Operations Research and Analytics
JD.com is honored to announce that it has been awarded the 2024 INFORMS Prize. This recognition makes JD.com the first Asia-based enterprise to receive the award, highlighting its pioneering use of advanced analytics and operations research/management sciences (OR/MS) within its business operations.
The INFORMS Prize is awarded an organization that has repeatedly applied the principles of advanced analytics and OR/MS in pioneering, varied, novel, and lasting ways. Previous recipients include Walmart, Wayfair, Amazon, UPS, Booz Allen Hamilton, BNSF Railway, Walt Disney Company, U.S. Air Force, General Motors, Intel, HP, IBM, Ford, Procter & Gamble and GE Research.
Speaking on behalf of the selection committee, Mehmet Gumus, 2024 INFORMS Prize committee chair, remarked: “JD.com is showcasing data science as a source of business success and a necessary element to achieve customer satisfaction with continuous and dedicated practice. JD.com is truly deserving of this prestigious prize, and the entire O.R. and analytics community joins INFORMS in thanking them for their priceless contributions to the field and the business world.”
JD.com’s commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and customer service through OR/MS has been integral to its success. The company has developed an independently managed intelligent supply chain system that utilizes cutting-edge operations research algorithms to optimize warehouse management and logistics operations. This includes the operation of hundreds of intelligent warehouses and dozens of “Asia No. 1” intelligent logistics parks.
“We are honored to accept the INFORMS Prize and will continue to be steadfast in our dedication to leveraging the transformative potential of operations research,” said Sandy Xu, CEO of JD.com. “Our company’s supply chain not only aims to lead the industry, but also enhance the efficiency and well-being of our entire ecosystem.”
By the end of the fourth quarter of 2023, JD’s supply chain infrastructure assets had grown to RMB 153.8 billion, an increase of 16% year-on-year. Managing over 10 million self-operated SKUs, JD has achieved a global leading average inventory turnover of 30.3 days. This operational prowess enables JD to fulfill 95% of retail orders within 24 hours, significantly enhancing customer satisfaction and setting new standards in the industry.
JD and the Future of Voice & AI in Retail
