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How E-Commerce Is Driving Technological Innovation in Manufacturing
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How E-Commerce Is Driving Technological Innovation in Manufacturing

Fan Xiangdong
Huxiu, 2019
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China’s e-commerce platforms are eager to expand into manufacturing. In their efforts to work more closely with factories, NetEase, Pinduoduo and Alibaba have adopted different approaches, which this article from tech media platform Huxiu.com compares, detailing successes, failures, and ongoing challenges. Anyone interested in digital collaborations and the expanding reach of the tentacles of Chinese internet companies will find this report informative.

Take-Aways

  • As China’s e-commerce platforms move into manufacturing, they experiment with various factory-to-consumer business models.
  • E-commerce companies – with Alibaba leading the way – are using digital technology to help factories reduce inventory, assess production capacity and connect with buyers. 
  • Manufacturers hesitate to dedicate resources to the e-commerce companies’ business experiments.

About the Author

Fan Xiangdong is a writer for Huxiu.com, a media platform that covers business, technology, startups, and the latest cultural trends. 

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