Aug 10, 2020|
JD Wins Influential Domestic Auto-aftermarket Award
by Ella Kidron
JD Auto was awarded “Most Influential Supply Chain Platform” last week in Shanghai during the 2020 Summit of China Auto Aftermarket Channel and Supply Chain hosted by Aftermarket China (AC汽车), a domestic auto aftermarket media outlet. The award reflects the fact that JD’s updated positioning as a supply chain-based technology and services company has fully-infiltrated its auto business.
JD awarded Most Influential Supply Chain Platform by Aftermarket China (AC汽车)
JD has continued to strengthen its position in the auto aftermarket by using its supply chain advantages to provide integrated services. In November 2019, JD Auto launched a network to optimize the supply chain of spare auto parts by helping match needs between manufacturers, brands and dealers. The alliance, called Yunpei Lianmeng (云配联盟), roughly translated as the Cloud Matching Alliance, currently covers over 7,000 registered merchants and has more than 50 core members. One of them, Sail, saw sales exceed the total annual performance of 2018, only two months after having joined. The products from the alliance are indicated by a Yunpei Youxian (云配优先) logo on JD’s app. Furthermore, the flagship store for Yunpei Youxian helps brands in the alliance increase their influence among car owners by relying on JD’s data advantages.
Earlier, in March 2019, JD released a series of products under the self-owned brand Jauto (Chinese name: 京安途). The series currently covers all categories related to the auto-aftermarket. It is the first such brand in the industry to cover engine oil, tires, accessories and more. The products are sold at nearly 500 dealers and serve over 10 million car owners. Again, JD’s supply chain advantages have helped to create a coordinated distribution channel mechanism from manufacturer to dealer (JD Auto Service, Chinese name:京车会) to car owner. Products are delivered to more than 1,000 JD Auto Service offline stores covering over 120 cities. At the same time, price synchronization online and offline forms a closed loop for transactions. Online, thanks to the traffic advantages of JD’s 80 million car owners, to promote purchases in offline channels.
JAuto product line
With JAuto as the starting point, JD’s auto business has been able to establish a tightly controlled product supply chain system. Thanks to strengthening of its digital capabilities and advantages in purchase, sale and inventory management for core dealers and JD Auto Service stores, JAuto has helped partners maximize efficiency and reduce costs.
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)
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