Overview:

China’s booming logistics industry is being driven by rapid expansion of online shopping, yet compared to the US and Japan, there is far more opportunity to improve industry operating efficiency.

Cainiao is Alibaba’s logistics arm, and is focusing on bringing innovative solutions to the sector. It is a strong example of rising development in fourth party logistics (4PL) in China. The company is focusing its technology on resource sharing patterns, optimization, and inter-organizational collaboration.

This report provides an overview on how Cainiao is leveraging AI to deliver services from express delivery, warehouse fulfilment, last-mile delivery through to rural and cross-border logistics.

Tabe of Contents:

• Corporate Snapshot​
• Company Milestones
• Cainiao’s Role in Alibaba’s e-Commerce Empire
• Alibaba’s Key AI Technologies Overview
• Cainiao’s Key AI Technologies
• Strategy​ in Smart Logistics
• Target Markets/Products and Solutions​
• Clients & Partnerships​
• Competitive Strengths​
• Comparative Analysis Between Cainiao and JD Logistics
• Future Market Planning
• Challenges​
• Key Takeaways​

Number of Pages: 23
Author: Wei Sun
Published Date: November 2020