Jul 21, 2023|
JD Logistics and Geopost Announce Strategic Partnership to Strengthen International Express Logistics Services
by Wang Yuchuan
JD Logistics (JDL) and Geopost announced today a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening their global logistics capabilities. By leveraging JDL’s robust warehousing network and Geopost’s logistics delivery capabilities, the partnership will enhance international express services between China and Europe, offering consumers and businesses high-quality, express logistics services.
JDL and Geopost will establish seamless direct-to-consumer (C2C) and business-to-consumer (B2C) shipping solutions between China and Europe in both directions, ensuring comprehensive end-to-end shipment tracking and delivery through a convenient “one-stop” express delivery service that will include doorstep delivery, dedicated customer support, and cutting-edge digital tracking capabilities throughout the entire logistics process. Furthermore, global reverse logistics will be seamlessly integrated into the service. Clients can expect not only competitive pricing but also accelerated delivery speeds, surpassing industry benchmarks by 1-2 days. These services will benefit individual parcels as well as businesses, small and medium-sized merchants, and direct-to-consumer (DTC) operations, ushering in a new era of efficient and customer-centric logistics solutions.
This collaboration enables JDL to enhance its integrated warehousing and delivery services in Europe. By leveraging Geopost’s extensive delivery network, JDL can significantly expand its coverage area across the continent. This means that parcels originating from JDL’s overseas warehouses in Europe can now offer same-day delivery service, surpassing industry standards, in key countries including Germany, the Netherlands, France, the UK, Spain, and Poland. JDL and Geopost will also develop competitive FBA (fulfillment by Amazon) service capabilities in the European to help merchants increase efficiency and lower costs.
“Our strategic partnership with JDL opens up exciting possibilities as we combine our transportation network with JDL’s exceptional warehousing expertise,” said Eric Dietz, Executive VP and COO of Geopost Europe. “This partnership will also amplify our service offerings, empowering us to delve deeper into the thriving Chinese market to better serve our cross-border consumers and sellers.”
Qun Xue, Vice President of JD.com and Head of JD Logistics International, said, “Europe holds a vital position in JD Logistics’ global vision, and we have diligently invested in establishing a self-operated warehousing and logistics system in this market. Our new partnership marks a significant step forward, enabling JD Logistics to strengthen our global supply chain infrastructure. Through this collaboration, we are poised to elevate our international express logistics service capabilities, delivering improved efficiency and reliability to our valued customers worldwide.”
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.
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