Cainiao is not just a logistics platform, but a network orchestrator that leverages data and technology to optimize the delivery process. Cainiao’s network growth strategy involves expanding its coverage, capacity, and capabilities across different regions and scenarios. Cainiao’s technology innovation strategy focuses on enhancing its digital infrastructure, smart warehousing, and intelligent delivery solutions.
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How Cainiao and AliExpress Choice Shocked Everyone (1 of 2) (Tech Strategy – Daily Article)
In 2023, AliExpress Choice and Cainiao made waves in the tech industry. Their strategic moves surprised everyone, impacting e-commerce and logistics. Explore the details in this eye-opening Tech Strategy Daily article.
Lessons from my Visit to Cainiao (Tech Strategy – Daily Article)
Cainiao is Alibaba’s logistics affiliate and is one of the largest logistics companies in China. It was founded in 2013 and has since grown to become one of the most important players in the Chinese logistics industry. Cainiao has been instrumental in helping Alibaba achieve its goal of delivering packages anywhere in China within 24 hours.
An Update on Alibaba’s Growth Engines (Tech Strategy – Daily Article)
I wrote about Alibaba’s 11 growth strategies in the fall of 2020. At their investors day, management laid them out in pretty good detail. You can see my write-up at: Dissecting Alibaba’s 11 Growth Strategies. From Investor Day 2020 (pt 1 of 2). (Jeff’s Asia Tech Class – Daily Lesson / Update) This is my […]
5 Trends That Will Power Digital China / Asia for the Next Decade (Tech Strategy – Podcast 54)
In this podcast, Jeffrey Towson discusses the five biggest trends in digital China and Asia for 2020-2030. These trends include the rise of smart devices, smart IoT logistics platforms, new manufacturing, smart cities, and digital finance. Towson believes that China and Asia will become the world’s largest and most innovative digital ecosystem in the next decade.
Alibaba and Cainiao’s Next Really Big Move: An Intelligent IoT Logistics Network (Pt 2 of 2)
In Part 1 (Why the #1 Business Solution to Coronavirus in China Is Live Streaming, Especially Taobao Live), I argued three big things are happening in digital China right now. Covid19 is radically altering the behavior of hundreds of millions of consumers (and businesses), resulting in what is being called the quarantine economy. Everyone is […]