At the onset of the Chinese New Year, a pandemic broke out in the heart of China, bringing to a standstill the socio-economic life. Amid the paralyzing outbreak, a prominent e-commerce platform has been entirely devoted to fighting the pandemic. JD.com, which was founded by Richard Liu has been expansively helping the affected through various capacities.
“JD.com’s Richard Liu Leading the Charge of China’s E-Commerce Giants During Coronavirus Outbreak”, an article with CEO World Biz, talks about JD.com CEO Richard Liu company’s coronavirus aid efforts since the outbreak occurred just before the Chinese New Year. Liu also shared how JD will do everything it can within his power to serve customers, as well as society.
Up to the moment, the company has allocated well over RMB 200 million in a bid to fight the coronavirus. Given its evolutionary advancement in technology, the company’s most noticeable contribution is an unbeatable logistics and technology. During a recent tour to the company’s headquarters, Chief Cai Qi commended the measures that Richard Liu is taking in the fight towards the virus.
Under the directive of the founder and CEO, Richard Liu Qiangdong, the company has directed its expanse resources towards the efforts of containing the virus. This includes the distribution of relevant information. These efforts are geared towards the minimization of the overall effect of coronavirus on the livelihood and employment of the ordinary citizen.
During this period, JD.com has made substantial capital donations to different hospitals and charities. For instance, the company has made a donation of over 80,000 masks in Wuhan, the epicenter of the outbreak. To the Hubei Charity Foundation, JD.com has donated over 60,000 medicine units and 100 million masks.
A subsidiary of the company, JD Logistics, continues to supply pharmaceutical companies in Hubei province, and the areas in and around Wuhan through a voluntary organized transportation channel. During the crisis, JD has managed to sustain a secure flow in consumer goods. See Related Link for additional information.
During this time, JD has seen the creation of 35,000 jobs to minimize the effect of the outbreak on employment on a short-term basis. The jobs are majorly at the JD logistics in positions at the warehouse, drivers, couriers, and pickers. With everyone trying to avoid human contact, online delivery services have witnessed a spiked demand. with his previous experience on the SARS epidemic, Richard Liu understands the pressure on the business platform.
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