JD Logistics and Blue Yonder agree supply chain optimisation partnership

Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com’s JD Logistics unit and artificial intelligence and machine learning specialist Blue Yonder have announced a strategic cooperation agreement.

The companies will work together to provide supply chain transformation solutions for merchants in China.

“Supply chain optimisation, more so with AI and ML, reduces waste, increases utilisation, and improves margins (no trade-off or compromise is necessary). Consumers now more than ever are requiring companies to take up more social responsibilities, leadership, sustainability, company culture, vision, innovation, customer relationship and community participation,” says Antonio Boccalandro, President of APAC, Blue Yonder.

“This is another milestone in our cooperation in these areas, and it will facilitate the supply chain transformation of Chinese companies.”

“As leading global supply chain service providers, JD Logistics and Blue Yonder share important common ground. We both focus on creating value in the supply chain industry, as well as the exploration and application of smart digital devices and innovative technologies,” comments Bing Fu, Head of strategy at JD Logistics.

“The resource sharing enabled by this strategic partnership will enable a brighter future.”

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