Mar 11, 2020|
Top Industry Magazine Highlights JD’s 5G Powered Logistics Park
by Ling Cao
JD was highlighted in March issue of Parcel and Postal Technology International, a London-based top-notch logistics magazine. The article focused how 5G can transform delivery providers into highly efficient IoT-connected businesses.
The article focused heavily on JD’s 5G-powered smart logistics park launched last October in Beijing – the first in China. It quotes Wenming Zhe, chief architect and head of logistics R&D Architecture at JD Logistics, “The large bandwidth, low latency, and wide connectivity provided by 5G makes communication between devices more efficient and stable.”
The article mentions, “Key to the park is the real-time monitoring system, which tracks the location and route of vehicles, such as forklifts, and pallets – and also detects any issues as they happen.”
It highlights smart docking as an example. “For example, when a truck arrives at the park, the gate system will identify the vehicle and clear it automatically. The smart scheduling system will then automatically assign the truck to the most appropriate dock, and the smart guidance system will direct the driver there. When the truck arrives at the dock, the digital dock system can intelligently identify the parking and departure movements of the vehicle, as well as conduct smart measurement,” Zhe explains in the article.
It also highlights JD’s efforts in leveraging 5G beyond the logistics park, quoting Zhe, “JD’s strategy is to use 5G across supply chain operations, including complete visibility across its fleet of vehicles.” It wrote. “We are exploring possibilities to leverage 5G for vehicle connectivity, drones, autonomous delivery robots, the coordination of large-scale equipment, smart transportation and smart hubs.”
As far as the broader benefits 5G can deliver, Zhe comments, “There are plenty of applications to which 5G, IoT, AI and other technologies can be applied, which will reduce costs, improve quality and efficiency in smart logistics parks, as well as enable smart transportation, smart distribution, smart hubs, and more, to create more value for the whole society.”
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Apr 1, 2024|
JD Chief Economist: Tech-Driven Supply Chain Revolutionizes Gen-Z Consumer Engagement in China
At the inaugural FORTUNE Innovation Forum in Hong Kong on March 28th, Dr. Jianguang Shen, chief economist of JD.com, highlighted the transformative impact of tech-driven supply chain solutions in meeting the dynamic needs of Gen-Z consumers in China.
“Gen-Z consumers are very discerning and pragmatic,” said Dr. Shen. “They don’t care if the brand is local or global.” Dr. Shen began by discussing the increasing sophistication of younger Chinese consumers. “The rising popularity of local products can be attributed to China’s supply-side reform, which has enabled brands to provide lower-cost products with higher quality,” he said. Shen also emphasized the strategic advantage that brands can achieve by leveraging advanced digital supply chains, which offer deep insights into consumer behavior, thereby tapping into substantial market opportunities.
Joining Dr. Shen were industry leaders including Angela Wei Dong, Global Vice President China at Nike; Pontus Erntell, President and Chief Sustainability Officer at IKEA China; and Doreen Wang, CEO of Kantar China and Global Head of BrandZ. Together, they shed light on the shifting preferences of China’s youth towards quality, sustainability, and enhanced social engagement in their retail experiences, especially amid economic headwinds, prompting brands to adapt swiftly.
Drawing examples from JD.com’s platform, Dr. Shen discussed the rising popularity of eco-friendly mini refrigerators among Gen-Z consumers. These products, aligning with Gen Z’s penchant for tech-savvy and environmentally conscious offerings, underscore the necessity for brands to evolve and align with consumer preferences.
Furthermore, Dr. Shen discussed the positive impact of a new government policy encouraging trade-in of consumer goods, which is expected to boost consumption. Leveraging JD.com’s robust supply chain capabilities, customers not only can easily trade in old appliances for more modern and eco-friendly goods but also benefit from a suite of JD’s attentive services such as doorstep pickup, installation, and recycling.
The conversation also touched upon the strategic collaborations under the Consumer-to-Manufacturer (C2M) model between JD.com and numerous brands, aiming to streamline the journey from product ideation to distribution. This collaboration has welcomed over 4,000 brands to JD.com’s C2M platform, drastically reducing product research and market introduction times by 80% and 70%, respectively, thereby fostering a mutually beneficial ecosystem for brands, retailers, and consumers.
Dr. Shen concluded by emphasizing JD.com’s commitment to technological innovation, with its deployment of AI-driven chatbot customer service, highly automated warehouses, autonomous delivery vehicles, and integrated retail solutions that bridge both online and offline domains. These innovations are designed to meet the dynamic preferences of consumers, enhancing the overall shopping experience and setting a new standard in consumer engagement.
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