Analysis of cross-border e-commerce logistics supply chain integration and digital intelligent services
As the cross-border micro-e-commerce industry continues to grow, the pain points it faces have become increasingly prominent. However, these problems are gradually being solved through integrated logistics and supply chain services. This article aims to explore how integrated logistics supply chain services can improve the logistics experience of cross-border e-commerce, and introduce Alibaba International Station’s innovative practices in digital and intelligent cross-border supply chain logistics.
Logistics supply chain integration services
Logistics supply chain integrated service is an advanced management model designed to ensure that logistics costs are minimized while maintaining consumer service levels. This model effectively promotes business activities such as product delivery, transshipment and delivery by closely linking manufacturers, warehouses, suppliers, distribution centers and distributors. Especially for cross-border micro-commerce, supply chain integration services can accurately solve the many challenges they encounter throughout the entire operation process.
In China, many companies are actively building an integrated logistics and supply chain service system. Thanks to the government’s “Internet +” strategy and a series of policies to promote the development of cross-border e-commerce, the efforts of these enterprises have received strong support. For example, the “F2C” model (that is, factory-to-consumer) has achieved full transparent management from the foreign brand’s factory to the final consumer. Through this model, packages can be tracked throughout the entire process, and problems at any stage can be quickly identified and resolved.
Integrated warehousing and distribution
In order to further improve logistics efficiency, cross-border e-commerce companies have also begun to explore integrated warehousing and distribution service models. This model not only realizes the integration of stocking goods and shipping and distribution, but also breaks the “receiving and sending” process of traditional international express delivery by seamlessly connecting with the systems of upstream e-commerce customers and improving overall operating efficiency. Specifically, an integrated warehousing and distribution platform usually includes five major systems: order management, warehousing management, distribution management, business monitoring and performance appraisal. With the application of PDA and other technical means, this model further optimizes the operating process and enhances the flexibility and intelligence of warehousing and distribution services.
Digital and intelligent cross-border supply chain logistics
As one of the e-commerce giants, Alibaba International Station is leading the development direction of digital and intelligent cross-border supply chain logistics services. Through cooperation with ecological partners, Alibaba International Station provides a full range of logistics solutions including international shipping, air transportation, express delivery and land transportation. These services not only solve the coordination problems of global small and medium-sized enterprises in export logistics, but also achieve the goals of cost transparency and service visualization.
International shipping services
Alibaba International Station has teamed up with a number of logistics service providers to provide a variety of shipping solutions, including full container shipping and LCL services. Customers can easily check shipping schedules, book positions, and enjoy value-added services from the destination port to the door on the platform.
International Air Freight Services
Cooperating with high-quality air freight service providers around the world, Alibaba International Station provides air freight customers with online freight inquiry, price comparison and other functions. In addition, the platform also provides a series of additional services including towing, customs declaration, etc.
International Express Service
Through cooperation with well-known express delivery brands, Alibaba International Station can provide users with express delivery rates as low as 1.1% off and support rapid pickup nationwide.
International land transportation services
In response to land transportation needs, Alibaba International Station provides land transportation services covering many regions across the country. These include China-Hong Kong transportation, port trailers, and China-Russia-Europe dedicated line services.
To sum up, both traditional logistics supply chain integration and emerging digital and intelligent cross-border supply chain logistics services are constantly promoting the progress and development of the cross-border e-commerce industry. In the future, with the advancement of technology and the emergence of more innovative models, the logistics experience in the cross-border e-commerce field will surely become smoother and more efficient.
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