Jul 11, 2023|
JD Logistics to Develop Autonomous Driving Technology Ecosystem for Logistics Industry, Signs Partnership with AutoCore.ai
JD Logistics has announced a partnership with AutoCore.ai, a leading intelligent mobility software and automotive electrical and electronic architecture (EEA) solution provider. Together, the two companies will co-build end-to-end and multi-scenario autonomous driving systems specifically designed for the logistics industry. This partnership marks an important step for JD Logistics in creating a technology ecosystem that brings together automotive parts suppliers and autonomous driving partners.
As a founding member of the Autoware Foundation, the world’s largest open-source community for autonomous driving, AutoCore.ai plays a key role in advancing the field. Through its collaboration with AutoCore.ai, JD Logistics will harness the global R&D prowess that AutoCore.ai brings to the table. This partnership allows JD Logistics to work closely with industry stakeholders, coordinating efforts to establish interconnection specifications and standards for data, algorithms, sensors, applications, computing platforms, tool chains, vehicle-cloud connection, value-added application management, deployment, and more. JD Logistics aims to provide scalable application standards that cater to various logistics scenarios.
“We are thrilled to join forces with JD Logistics, a visionary leader in autonomous driving. Their relentless pursuit of innovation is poised to revolutionize the logistics industry, bringing about significant positive change,” said Dr. Yang Zhang, Chairman of AutoCore.ai and Co-Founder of the Autoware Foundation. “Through this partnership, we are inviting more ecosystem partners to join us in the pursuit of large-scale deployment of autonomous driving solutions.”
JD Logistics has been at the forefront of researching autonomous last-mile delivery vehicles since 2016. The latest Generation Five Autonomous Delivery Vehicle, capable of carrying up to 200 kilograms and travelling up to 100 kilometers per charge, is a testament to this commitment. Supported by advanced R&D team and a rich trove of logistics data, JD Logistics has successfully developed world-leading autonomous driving algorithms specifically designed for low-speed logistics.
Earlier in March, JD Logistics’ self-developed algorithm “MVS-Fusion” accomplished a milestone achievement in the autonomous driving visual algorithms arena. Leveraging purely visual 3D object detection, it reached an exceptional mAP (mean average precision) of 55.54% without the need for future frame data, catapulting JD Logistics to the to the top of the internationally recognized nuScenes leaderboard.
At present, over 600 JD Logistics autonomous vehicles are in operation in 30 cities across China, serving a wide range of environments including compounds, shopping centers, and office buildings. These robots not only offer customers a plethora of flexible delivery options, but they also make it simpler for supermarkets to provide on-demand delivery services. Select vehicles come equipped with an advanced cold and heating storage system for food product offerings, thereby widening the spectrum of goods JD Logistics can deliver to customers’ doorstep. The fleet also includes indoor delivery robots, making their rounds in malls and office buildings in more than 10 cities, including Beijing and Shanghai.
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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