Subject category:
Strategy and General Management
Published by:
Singapore Management University
Version: 2021-09-03
Length: 15 pages
Data source: Field research
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Abstract
In November 2020, after the world's largest online shopping festival, also known as Singles' Day or '11.11 Global Shopping Festival' in China ended on a high note, the express delivery industry was again confronted with issues of burgeoning packaging waste and increasing carbon footprint from parcel deliveries. Cainiao Smart Logistics Network, a logistics arm of Alibaba Group, the largest e-Commerce company in China, had been mitigating the impact caused by rapid e-Commerce and logistic development. An e-Commerce logistics platform, Cainiao led the industry to embark on nationwide green campaigns and launched digitalisation initiatives, including the introduction of e-Shipping labels, smart packing, sorting, and parcel routing algorithms. On a broader scale, Cainiao had also built smart warehouses, and deployed robots and autonomous vehicles that contributed to lower ecological footprint. Yet, much remained to be done and at a significant cost. What else could Cainiao do to promote going green, keeping in mind that there was an economic cost associated with all such initiatives? In the discussion of the case, students will be able to evaluate how Cainiao, a smart logistics platform enabled by technology implements its smart, green logistics strategy while seeking to balance efficiency and economic profits. Additionally, students will analyse the ways in which companies can facilitate green logistics and identify opportunities to pursue sustainability across the entire supply chain.
Time period
The events covered by this case took place in 2020.Geographical setting
Country:
China
Subject category:
Strategy and General Management
Published by:
Singapore Management University
Version: 2021-06-30
Length: 13 pages
Data source: Field research
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In November 2020, after the world's largest online shopping festival, also known as Singles' Day or '11.11 Global Shopping Festival' in China ended on a high note, the express delivery industry was again confronted with issues of burgeoning packaging waste and increasing carbon footprint from parcel deliveries. Cainiao Smart Logistics Network, a logistics arm of Alibaba Group, the largest e-Commerce company in China, had been mitigating the impact caused by rapid e-Commerce and logistic development. An e-Commerce logistics platform, Cainiao led the industry to embark on nationwide green campaigns and launched digitalisation initiatives, including the introduction of e-Shipping labels, smart packing, sorting, and parcel routing algorithms. On a broader scale, Cainiao had also built smart warehouses, and deployed robots and autonomous vehicles that contributed to lower ecological footprint. Yet, much remained to be done and at a significant cost. What else could Cainiao do to promote going green, keeping in mind that there was an economic cost associated with all such initiatives? In the discussion of the case, students will be able to evaluate how Cainiao, a smart logistics platform enabled by technology implements its smart, green logistics strategy while seeking to balance efficiency and economic profits. Additionally, students will analyse the ways in which companies can facilitate green logistics and identify opportunities to pursue sustainability across the entire supply chain.
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The events covered by this case took place in 2020.Geographical setting
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China
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Subject category:
Strategy and General Management
Published by:
Singapore Management University
Version: 2021-06-30
Length: 13 pages
Data source: Field research