May 28, 2021|
The Faces and Voices of the JD Logistics HKEx Listing Ceremony
by Yuchuan Wang and Martin Li
JD Logistics (JDL) listed on Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx) on May 28 at 9:30 am Beijing time with the ticker 2618.HK. The company held a celebration at JD.com headquarters in Beijing, virtually linked to the exchange in Hong Kong.
Representatives including JDL’s customers, clients, and frontline employees participated in the gong-ringing ceremony on stage. Willie Tan, the executive officer of Skechers Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Korea, and a six-axis robot (a logistics robot arm) sounded the gong together.
Rui Yu, CEO of JDL expressed his gratitude towards clients, employees and their families, he said, “You are the most valuable fortune of JDL and our development cannot be separated from your great efforts.”
Wenhui Zhang, who runs a small electronics company in Beijing, is a loyal customer that started using JD in 2004. Now he also uses JDL’ services to meet needs of his company.
“JD’s logistics service is really good and fast. I can receive my parcel the next day,” said Zhang.
“JD’s couriers are very thoughtful. They will call me before each delivery to check if there is anybody at home. They are also very polite to my family members,” added Zhang.
Zhang said he is satisfied with the logistics service he’s received in the past over 10 years.
“I’m willing to pay for better service,” he said.
Fan Zhang is the secretary of Shuangjing village in Chenggu county, Shaanxi province. The village has over 60,000 tangerine growers. Affected by COVID-19, the procurement price for Shuangjing’s tangerines dropped sharply from nearly RMB 1 yuan a year ago to RMB 0.3 yuan in 2020.
JDL dispatched trucks to farms in Chenggu and helped sell over 200,000 kg tangerine leveraging parent company JD.com’s e-commerce resources.
“JD’s procurement price is 2 to 3 times higher than our previous channels,” said Fan Zhang. “They helped us sell nationwide and provided services from order collection, transporting, last-mile delivery and even after sales.”
Born in 1998, Xinyue Dong is a survivor from the 2008 Wenchuan Earthquake. Now he is a merchant committed to selling Wenchuan’s local specialties to China’s customers.
Dong began using JDL’ services in 2017. JDL is the only company he believes that can deliver his fresh fruits to nationwide customers without damaging them.
Each year, JDL will help Dong deliver over 15,000 kg of products. “Orders can be delivered as fast as the next day,” said Dong. “I wish JDL a brighter future and hope to collaborate in areas from logistics to business development.”
Willie Tan is the executive officer of Skechers Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Korea.
Skechers started its cooperation with JDL in 2019. JDL helped the U.S. lifestyle leader optimize its warehousing network planning and the inter-regional merchandise distribution for Skechers’ e-commerce business in China.
As a result of JD’s planning and execution solutions, Skechers’ weighted average fulfillment costs were reduced by 11%, and its weighted average delivery time in China was reduced by approximately five hours.
Tony Domingo is the senior vice president of supply chain and procurement of Nestlé Greater China.
In September 2020, JDL and Nestlé co-launched a large-scale smart storage and distribution center in Tianjin, spanning an area of nearly 30,000 square meters and handling over 1,000 tons of cargo a day.
Leveraging JDL’s superior operational capability and technological advancements in supply chain management, the distribution center can identify specific products and loads that are destined for Nestlé customers, recognize their geographic locations, and use advanced intelligence to visualize and control the migrations or infiltrations of loads between different provinces.
The collaboration with JDL greatly increases the center’s efficiency, helping speed up code scanning and printing processes by 160%.
Jian Liu, a Beijing native, has been working at JDL for fourteen years. He started as a driver in JDL’s northern China region and now leads a team of around 40 people.
Liu has not only improved his work skills by taking on different challenges at JDL, but also managed to complete a college degree. In 2014, supported by the company’s employee education program, he received a degree in business management from Renmin University after two years of study.
He also bought his own home and car, and even built a house in Fangshan in Beijing where he was born.
“Joining JD was the most correct decision I’ve made. I will keep growing with the company and making my contribution,” said Liu.
Yangjun Tang who hails from Sichuan, joined JDL in 2016 to work at the service station in Dongtou district, Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, which is home to over 100 small and big islands and five of them have permanent residents.
In her first three years, Tang didn’t take a single vacation. Under her leadership, the station has grown to now have nine employees, who serve permanent residents living on the five islands. Three of the five islands are only accessible by boat. Island residents mainly rely on delivery service to receive their daily necessities.
“When our station opened, very few people knew of JD. Sometimes they even referred to JD as DJ. However, people now speak highly of JD’s service,” said Tang.
The station handles around 1,000 parcels each day. The number more than doubles during peak sales seasons such as JD’s 618 Grand Promotion.
Earlier this year, Tang took on a new responsibility to develop customers, which was a challenge for her. However, Tang, a resilient woman, chose to learn from other service stations and experienced colleagues, and communicate with sales team.
“I’m the type of person who must do something well if I decide to do it at all,” said Tang.
“Many people say women can’t work in logistics because it’s physically challenging. I don’t agree. Women are reliable, sophisticated, down-to-earth and good at communicating with customers. I hope more women can join my industry,” said Tang.
Rui Zou, who was born in 1994, joined JD by working at JD’s Asia No.1 fulfillment center in Shanghai in 2016 after graduation from Anhui Polytechnic University.
Zou was involved in the construction, device adjustment and operation management of the unmanned warehouse in the center. He now is in charge of the unmanned warehouse, which has daily handling capacity of 1.3 million orders.
Zou has partnered with colleagues to explore innovations to improve operating efficiency of devices in the warehouse.
This past March, Zou bought his own home in Shanghai with the help of the company’s supportive financial measures.
Yonghuo Zou, joined Kuayue-Express in 2014 and started by unloading cargo. JD acquired controlling interest in Kuayue in August last year.
He has received many company awards for his dedication to work and for his outstanding performance.
Zou said that, since the cooperation between JD and Kuayue, the work process has become more standardized. “Whenever we need to check any date, we can quickly find it,” he said.
Zou’s wife also joined Kuayue in 2020 and works as a driver.
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.
Robotic Arm Sounds JDL’s HKEX Listing Gong
