Leading e-commerce platform JD.com has partnered with Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) to transform logistics and supply chain management across the Middle East and North Africa through in-depth cooperation in intelligent logistics and digital supply chain solutions.
The collaboration leverages the advanced integrated supply chain services and extensive international logistics capabilities of JD.com’s logistics arm, JD Logistics. This includes the implementation of state-of-the-art automation technologies in dozens of SEC’s warehouses, all designed to meet stringent demands while enhancing safety, environmental sustainability and low-carbon standards.
Intelligent solutions
JD will assist SEC in digitally and intelligently upgrading its warehouse management system (WMS) and warehouse control system (WCS) with technologies such as AI and IoT to facilitate multidevice collaborative operations and ensure real-time, automated inventory management.
Yan Cheng, head of technology business at JD Logistics, said, “Partnering with Saudi Electricity Company marks a milestone in setting new benchmarks in logistics and supply chain management. This partnership is a testament to our dedication to using our global logistics expertise to drive significant enhancements in efficiency and sustainability.”
Increased collaboration
Leveraging its advanced digital supply chain solutions, JD will support SEC in strengthening centralized scheduling and management while enhancing collaboration and resource sharing across a national warehouse network.
Utilizing JD’s intelligent supply chain control tower system, the initiative will also explore innovative solutions in logistics intelligent warehousing management systems and intelligent predictive replenishment.
Additional services
JD Logistics will also provide SEC and its affiliates with services including warehousing and distribution, based on its local warehouse network and fulfillment capabilities, for raw materials, semi-finished and finished products, documents, daily necessities and more.
Khalid AlGhamdi, executive vice president of technical services at SEC, concluded, “JD’s proven track record in delivering exceptional logistics solutions makes them an ideal partner for SEC as we continue to innovate and improve our supply chain operations. This strategic partnership is a key component of our vision to modernize our logistics frameworks and enhance service delivery across the region.”