Supply Chain Automation and Collaboration for Enhanced Efficiency in E-Commerce Logistics: Challenges, Applications, and Strategic Insights

Abstract

This paper delves into the critical role of supply chain automation and collaborative efforts in enhancing the efficiency of e-commerce logistics. Firstly, it analyzes the challenges faced by e-commerce logistics, such as surging order volumes, increasing customer expectations, cost pressures, and intensifying market competition. Next, it provides a detailed introduction to the application of automation technologies in various logistics processes, including automated warehousing, sorting, packaging, and handling equipment, and illustrates through case studies how these technologies significantly improve logistics efficiency. Additionally, it explores supply chain collaboration models, such as cooperation between e-commerce companies, suppliers, and logistics providers, and the positive impact of collaboration on logistics efficiency. Finally, it summarizes the specific indicators of efficiency improvement brought about by automation and collaboration, and offers implementation suggestions to optimize logistics management and enhance market competitiveness for e-commerce companies, providing theoretical support and practical guidance.