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Comparative Analysis of Digital Supply Chain Strategies: Insights from Walmart and JD.com in the Era of Industry 4.0

In: Proceedings of the 2025 International Conference on Financial Risk and Investment Management (ICFRIM 2025)

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  • Yiran Tan

    (University of Bristol, Faculty of Social Sciences and Law)

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In the era of Industry 4.0, the digitization of supply chains has emerged as a critical driver of competitiveness and innovation, especially in the e-commerce sector. Technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and blockchain are transforming traditional supply chain management by enhancing efficiency, transparency, and resilience. Against this backdrop, this study examines the digital supply chain strategies of two global leaders - Walmart and JD.com - representing Western and Asian markets, respectively. Using a case study methodology, the research analyzes these companies’ practices in logistics infrastructure, technology adoption, customer satisfaction, and sustainability. The findings show that Walmart leverages mature technologies such as RFID and employs a hybrid supply chain model that emphasizes cost efficiency and transparency. In contrast, JD.com integrates advanced technologies like 5G IoT to create a fully digitized and vertically integrated logistics system that prioritizes speed and service quality. Both companies have made notable strides in operational efficiency and market competitiveness, but have different approaches to sustainability and customer engagement. While Walmart and JD.com are taking different paths to supply chain digitalization, their innovations offer valuable lessons for global companies. These strategies provide insights into optimizing supply chain operations in diverse markets.

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  • Yiran Tan, 2025. "Comparative Analysis of Digital Supply Chain Strategies: Insights from Walmart and JD.com in the Era of Industry 4.0," Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research, in: Maizaitulaidawati Md Husin (ed.), Proceedings of the 2025 International Conference on Financial Risk and Investment Management (ICFRIM 2025), pages 57-65, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:advbcp:978-94-6463-748-9_8
    DOI: 10.2991/978-94-6463-748-9_8
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