Apr 15, 2020|
JD Logistics and Blue Yonder reach strategic agreement
JD Logistics, a business group under JD.com, China’s largest retailer, and Blue Yonder, Inc. (formerly JDA Software, Inc.), the leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML)-powered supply chain solutions, have formed a strategic cooperation agreement. Both parties will work together to provide supply chain transformation solutions for merchants in China to solve a series of business pain points in order to improve efficiency and end-to-end supply chain collaborative management.
Operating excellence via empowering local enterprises
A global company with headquarters in the United States, Blue Yonder now has more than 3,300 customers, including 73 of the top 100 retailers, 77 of the top 100 consumer goods companies and 8 of the top 10 global third-party logistics providers. Blue Yonder is the industry’s first and only digital fulfillment platform provider, powered by AI/ML. Taking advantage of cloud-based SaaS solutions and advanced technologies such as IoT, AI, ML and 5G, Blue Yonder is dedicated to improving the automation and efficiency of the supply chain.
JD Logistics’ value supply chain team has served hundreds of merchants, helping its biggest client save approximately RMB 40 million each year in logistics costs.
Using AI and ML, Blue Yonder can create simulations based on forecast data. JD Logistics can complement this theoretical data, known as “planning data,” with its real experience and insights regarding front-line execution. Empowered by the joint efforts of JD Logistics and Blue Yonder, JD Logistics’ partners and merchants can achieve operational excellence.
JD Logistics has been sharing its in-house technologies and systems with its partners and merchants for several years, as well as customizing algorithms and models based on its partners’ different channels and business scenarios. JD Logistics has developed more than 1,000 mature models to support the supply chain optimization for different industries, categories, and scenarios. By integrating Blue Yonder’s capabilities, JD Logistics will be able to help its partners and merchants increase their ability to monitor and respond to ever-changing customer needs while predicting and preventing potential supply chain disruptions.
Sustainable development and mutual benefit strategy
Both companies are committed to furthering their contributions to combating environmental pollution and resource waste, and to collectively helping clients reduce waste and achieve mutual benefit.
“Supply chain optimization, more so with AI and ML, reduces waste, increases utilization, and improves margins (no trade-off or compromise is necessary). Consumers now more than ever are requiring companies to take up more social responsibilities, leadership, sustainability, company culture, vision, innovation, customer relationship and community participation,” said Antonio Boccalandro, President of APAC, Blue Yonder. “This is another milestone in our cooperation in these areas, and it will facilitate the supply chain transformation of Chinese companies.”
“We are honored to have the opportunity to form an alliance with JD Logistics to explore the China market,” said Nitin Gangla, VP of APAC, Blue Yonder. “I have visited JD Logistics many times and was really impressed by their forward-thinking ideas and down-to-earth professionalism. We expect to expand our cooperation with JD Logistics to lead the next-generation supply chain transformation.”
“As leading global supply chain service providers, JD Logistics and Blue Yonder share important common ground. We both focus on creating value in the supply chain industry, as well as the exploration and application of smart digital devices and innovative technologies,” commented Bing Fu, Head of strategy at JD Logistics and leader of the company’s value supply chain department. “The resource sharing enabled by this strategic partnership will enable a brighter future.”
Nov 7, 2024|
CIIE 2024: JD.com to Expand Imports of Specialty Brands, Strengthen Healthcare Partnerships, and Enhance Logistics
At the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) on November 5, JD Super, the supermarket division of JD.com, announced a major initiative to broaden its selection of imported specialty. Over the next three years, JD Super plans to introduce over 1,000 new international brands to meet the increasing demand for high-quality, diverse imported goods.
Meeting the Growing Demand for Quality Imports
According to JD Worldwide’s “White Paper on 2024 China Cross-Border Consumption Trends,” more than 80% of Chinese consumers are interested in imported products, with many prioritizing authenticity, quality, and fast delivery. In response, JD has significantly expanded its range of international offerings. During the ongoing Singles’ Day Grand Promotion, sales of cross-border products have surged, with more than 600 brands experiencing a sales increase of over 100% compared to last year.
Strengthening High-Quality Food Partnerships
Demonstrating JD.com’s commitment to sourcing high-quality products, JD Super signed a new procurement agreement at CIIE with Huadong Foods and Teys, a major Australian beef brand under Cargill. Under this agreement, JD Super and Huadong Foods will procure $50 million of Teys beef throughout 2025. This partnership underscores JD’s strategy of collaborating with trusted suppliers to provide high-quality, affordable beef to Chinese consumers.
Delivering Authentic Global Goods Efficiently
JD Logistics has built a robust logistics network that spans bonded, direct mail, and overseas warehouses, facilitating fast deliveries of imported items across categories such as electronics, fashion, beauty, food, and baby products. In many major cities, delivery times have been reduced to under 48 hours.
For instance, JD Super’s partnership with Raub of Malaysia enables the import of Musang King durians, which are harvested at peak ripeness and air-shipped with cold chain logistics for delivery within 24 hours. Additionally, JD.com also secured an early supply of Chilean cherries, available since October, which can be delivered in as little as 30 minutes in many areas through JD NOW, its on-demand retail service.
JD.com’s “JD National Pavilions” program, which features over 150 country-themed flagship stores from more than 70 countries and regions, continues to be a cornerstone of its import strategy. Supported by embassies and reputable organizations, this initiative offers Chinese consumers access to premium products and cultural experiences from around the world. In April, JD launched the JD National Pavilion of Mali, introducing popular items like shea butter and garnering over 40,000 followers.
Expanding Healthcare and Logistics Partnerships
JD Health is also making strides at CIIE by strengthening partnerships with leading global healthcare companies, including Merck, Bayer, and Roche. As “China’s premier online health access point,” JD Health is committed to integrating digital and physical healthcare resources to improve access and convenience for patients.
Key collaborations include initiatives with Haleon to promote brain health and anti-aging for the “silver economy,” with MSD China on a digital diabetes management model, and with Teva Pharmaceuticals to provide patient education for conditions such as tardive dyskinesia (TD) and Huntington’s disease (HD).
On the logistics front, JD Logistics announced plans to double its overseas warehouse space by 2025 and expand its network of bonded and direct mail warehouses. JD Express now serves over 60 countries, enhancing cross-border delivery efficiency and supporting both brands and consumers.
Through these efforts, JD.com reaffirms its commitment to sourcing and delivering authentic, high-quality imported products to Chinese consumers, supported by an advanced supply chain that ensures a superior shopping experience.
(vivian.yang@jd.com)
Nov 5, 2024|
JD Logistics Introduces “Zhilang” Intelligent Warehousing Solution at CeMAT Asia 2024
JD Logistics (also known as JINGDONG Logistics) announced today at CeMAT ASIA 2024 its latest Goods-to-Person (GTP) automated warehousing innovation, the “Zhilang” solution. Meaning “Intelligent Wolf”, Zhilang is a proprietary system that improves picking efficiency by over three times compared to traditional methods. This advanced system is already supporting operations during the Singles Day Grand Promotion.
The Zhilang GTP solution combines several technologies, including handling AGVs, lifting robots, and shelving systems, along with automated inbound and picking workstations and an empty tote reflow line. Leveraging warehouse height, Zhilang increases storage density to 2.5 times the industry average for facilities up to 10 meters high.
The system’s modular design enables handling AGVs and lifting robots to operate independently. Powered by JD Logistics’ self-developed “upper tote storage and lower picking scenarios” algorithm and “buffer storage” technology, the network is fully flexible for optimized routing. The high-precision navigation algorithm, dual-direction laser obstacle detection technology, and vision-based verification ensure precise retrieval with minimal error. Additionally, Zhilang’s payback period is 30% shorter than comparable solutions.
Currently, nearly 100 Zhilang AGVs and lifting robots are in operation at an intelligent logistics park in Beijing, handling nearly a million items, from tops to shoes. With a click, pickers receive requested items directly from the robots, enabling a seamless, automated order fulfillment process from inbound to outbound.
JD Logistics continues to advance logistics operations with a wide array of solutions, including the the Tianlang Tote Shuttle GTP system, Dilang AGV GTP system, Four-way Pallet Shuttle Storage system, Auto Remin Wall, and the Aidong mobile data terminal. In terms of software, JD Logistics’ WCS (warehouse control system), WES (warehouse execution system), RMS (robotics management system), 3D SCADA (3D supervisory control and data acquisition), and Lomir intelligent logistics park management platform, are used in over 1,600 JD-operated warehouses and client facilities.
As JD Logistics expands globally, its solutions now serve thousands of corporate clients across dozens of countries and regions, including Poland, the Netherlands, Germany, South Korea, the United States, and throughout Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and beyond.
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