Yunniao Technology invested 3 million yuan in Yijia Express Logistics. On February 13, the same-city distribution platform Yunniao Technology announced that it would invest 3 million yuan in Tianjin Yijia Express Logistics Co., Ltd. According to information from Tianyan, Yijia Ex

holds 60% of the shares. Yunniao Technology invested 3 million yuan in 00 million speed distribution logistics

html On February 13, the same-city distribution platform Yunniao Technology announced that it would invest 3 million yuan in Tianjin Yijia Speed ​​Distribution Logistics Co., Ltd. According to Tianyancha, Yijia Express Logistics Co., Ltd. Jiasuding was established on December 28, 2018. It is mainly engaged in general warehousing, cargo transportation, etc. Currently, Yunniao Technology holds 60% of the shares and is the largest shareholder of Yijia Logistics.

At this point, the rumors about the resignation of Yuniao Technology executives and deep financial difficulties at the end of last year seem to have broken the ice. As an O2O representative that became popular earlier in the same city, Yunniao Technology has now won Yijia Speed ​​Dating, whether it is a supplement to the business boundary or the result of the guidance of its capital side, but no matter what, there is hope for change.

[Comment] In addition to logistics companies, for Yunniao, logistics commercial vehicle management and supply chain finance under the extension of the industrial chain are also breakthrough directions.

Multi-faceted innovation, robot express sorting company Sanwei Tong raised 20 million yuan

html On February 14, robot express parcel sorting system developer Sanwei Tong announced the completion of a 20 million yuan Pre-A round of financing, led by CIMC Ruidexin. , Lihe Venture Capital followed the investment.

Shenzhen Sanwei Tong Robot System Co., Ltd. was established in 2016 and is committed to robot system solutions for cargo sorting and distribution. Products include sorting robots, warehousing and handling robots, and robot sorting and warehousing systems. The products have made many innovative breakthroughs, such as the intelligent AGV’s upper and lower sorting work, independently developed high-speed navigation and positioning + network communication technology + robot cluster dispatching system to ensure Hundreds of robots operate together and stably, and the sorting speed continues to reach new heights, reducing energy consumption and improving sorting efficiency from multiple angles.

[Comment] The acceleration of automation upgrade has brought about the improvement of sorting efficiency and the reduction of package processing costs, which is raising the development speed of the modern logistics industry to a new level. Therefore, logistics technology is also highly favored by capital. .

Integrate with the new generation of consumer demand, catering supply chain platform Youle completed nearly 100 million yuan in Series B financing

Recently, the catering supply chain platform "Youle" announced the completion of nearly 100 million yuan in Series B financing, funded by CDH Investment. It is reported that after the completion of this round of financing, the team's business will focus on building offline experience centers and strengthening technical systems.

"Youle" was founded in 2012. In the early days, it mainly provided supply chain services and dish research and development for large catering companies such as Yonghe Soy Milk. In 2016, it began to extend to small and medium-sized customers. This is related to the online and direct consumer demand. greater relationship. In the process of extending downward, in addition to optimizing business flow based on the system accumulated in the process of serving large merchants, the Youle team has also built its own logistics distribution, local promotion team system and offline experience center.

[Comment] Under the pressure of new consumer demand, catering supply chain companies, in addition to completing the improvement of product and service quality as soon as possible, also focus on enhancing adaptation efficiency.

US logistics supply chain service provider FourKites raised US$50 million

According to news on February 12, US logistics and supply chain service platform FourKites announced the completion of US$50 million in Series C financing, led by Silicon Valley well-known venture capital August Capital , participating investors include Bain Capital Ventures and Hyde Park Venture Partners, which have previously invested in FourKites.

Founded in 2013 in Chicago , FourKites is a logistics technology platform that focuses on providing real-time logistics tracking information for enterprises. With the help of machine technology and tracking technology, it shortens the logistics information update time and helps sellers quickly integrate scattered logistics information. Know how your goods are moving to fill logistics gaps in your supply chain. Unlike other service platforms that provide logistics information operations, FourKites is top-down, starting from customers who need transportation services and creating a logistics platform for them.

[Comment] The model of FourKites may be an inspiration to domestic innovative companies. After all, the transparency of logistics information not only allows companies to make better decisions, but also makes industry development safer and more efficient.

Value first, Indian logistics service solution provider Rivigo completed US$35.6 million in financing

html On February 12, according to foreign media reports, Rivigo, headquartered in Gurgaon, India, completed US$35.6 million in Series E financing from investors who had previously invested The company's Warburg Pincus Investment and SAIF Investment Fund, of which Warburg Pincus contributed about 1.5 billion rupees, and the rest came from SAIF Investment Fund. So far, this logistics solution provider has raised a total of US$216.2 million in funding through six rounds of financing.

Rivigo, founded in 2014, uses Internet of Things technology to track truck and freight driver data information during logistics transportation. It uses sensor hardware and software algorithms to obtain key indicator data in the transportation process in real time to help fleets improve freight efficiency and service quality. It is reported that this move can shorten the average transportation time by 50-70%. Rivigo also claims that it can deliver goods to any place in India within three days.

[Comment] Real-time and transparent information is nothing new in the freight industry, but how to integrate information to form links and bring about real benefit improvements is what relevant companies should output most.

paving the way for global new retail? Alibaba led the investment in BigBasket, India's largest fresh grocery supplier.

According to British media reports, BigBasket, a well-known Indian e-commerce company headquartered in Bangalore, is close to completing a new round of financing of US$150 million. The leading investor is earlier Alibaba has invested in the company. It is reported that Alibaba is expected to invest US$50 million in the deal. At this stage, Alibaba holds approximately 24% of BigBasket’s shares.

Thanks to this funding, BigBasket will intend to enter new cities and industry categories, such as small and micro logistics delivery. Obviously, the landing of this capital not only brings the possibility of business expansion, but also adds weight to the competition between competitors. However, compared with traditional e-commerce platforms that rely more on the support of third-party entities, BigBasket's greatest competitive advantage may lie in its own brand products and its fully integrated supply chain of fresh fruits, vegetables and meat.

[Comment] In the incremental market of Southeast Asia, Alibaba’s current acquisition of the three major sectors of e-commerce, payment and logistics may pave the way for its new retail globalization ambitions.

accelerates supply chain integration! Suning established FMCG group

html On February 14, Suning announced the establishment of FMCG Group. It is reported that as one of the five newly established commodity groups including home appliances and consumer electronics, the FMCG Group will coordinate and manage the commodity operations and management of online supermarkets, Suning Store , Su Xiansheng and Redbaby , including centralized procurement, investment promotion, etc. , aiming to accelerate the supply chain integration of FMCG.

In early 2018, Suning established a fast-moving consumer goods business group. This establishment of the fast-moving consumer goods group may be an upgrade. Regarding the establishment of FMCG Group, Zhang Jindong, chairman of Suning Holdings Group, pointed out that the core capability of retail is the integration capability of the commodity supply chain. The establishment of the FMCG Group is precisely to use the scale advantage of the dual-line operation of FMCG to negotiate factory policy improvements, plan differentiated products for online and offline channels, and simultaneously plan dual-line linkage brand marketing activities to achieve deep integration of the supply chain.

[Comment] It is foreseeable that Suning will increase the fast-moving consumer goods sector on the basis of 2018, and the pace of integration of supply chains between Suning Store, Suning Supermarket , etc. may be faster.

(Zhanglian Media reporter Wu Shan)