A developer-friendly explainer of what JINGDONG Logistics does, how its logistics stack works, and why its position in C...

A developer-friendly explainer of what JINGDONG Logistics does, how its logistics stack works, and why its position in China’s supply chain sector is increasingly tied to software, automation, and dataQuick answerJD Logistics, also known as JINGDONG Logistics (HKEX: 2618), is a technology-driven provider of integrated supply chain solutions and logistics services. Its work goes well beyond parcel delivery: the company connects warehousing, inventory management, transportation, fulfilment, last-mile delivery, bulky-item logistics, cold-chain logistics, cross-border logistics, and logistics technology. Its position in China’s technology-driven supply chain sector is supported by the scale of its physical network, the depth of automation and software used in operations, and the growing share of business coming from external customers.What exactly is JD Logistics?At the simplest level, JD Logistics is the supply chain and logistics business that grew out of JD.com’s in-house logistics oper...