{"607021":{"#nid":"607021","#data":{"type":"news","title":"SCL Partners with JD.com to conduct Global Optimization Challenge","body":[{"value":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJoin the Challenge!\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOn May 28, China\u0026rsquo;s largest retailer, \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/JD.com\u0022\u003EJD.com\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;kicked off\u0026nbsp;the Global Optimization Challenge (GOC). This is a great opportunity to collaborate with partners from all over the world to develop innovative optimization technologies and smart supply chain solutions. The challenge runs through September.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBackground\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith the availability of an unprecedented amount of data, supply chain operations are required to become increasingly personalized, efficient and flexible. Data-driven decision making technology is enabling the development of innovative supply chain solutions. \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/JD.com\u0022\u003EJD.com\u003C\/a\u003E, China\u0026rsquo;s largest retailer, is launching the Global Optimization Challenge to connect business, technology and global industry talent to chart the future of smart supply chain development.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EToday, customers are extremely sensitive to service quality. In order to achieve an unparalleled level of customer service, supply chains must be efficient, adaptable and agile. Engineers and researchers must develop solutions that can predict the sales accurately, place orders timely and correctly, and deliver goods to customers quickly and cost effectively.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs the world\u0026#39;s first operations research and optimization competition focusing on smart logistics and smart supply chain, GOC has invited \u003Cstrong\u003Eleading professors from Tsinghua University, MIT, Georgia Tech and UC Berkeley to provide input and serve as judges\u003C\/strong\u003E. Moreover, JD will provide \u003Cstrong\u003Enumerous real data\u003C\/strong\u003E based on the company\u0026#39;s unique full-scenarios, full-process operational experience. The outstanding contestants can earn not only from a grand \u003Cstrong\u003Eaward pool totalling\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E25K USD\u003C\/strong\u003E, but also a potential \u003Cstrong\u003Ecareer opportunity in JD.com.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECompetition Tracks\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe 2018 GOC has two competition tracks:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUrban Truck Routing and Scheduling\u003C\/strong\u003E: Focuses\u0026nbsp;on urban B2B delivery logistics. The objective is to optimize routing to minimize delivery costs subject to various constraints (e.g., vehicle capacity and delivery time).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\t\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESmart Inventory Control of Distribution Network:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EFocuses on optimizing the transfer of inventory from its origin to JD\u0026#39;s Regional Distribution Centers to deliver goods to customers as fast as possible. The objective is to optimize replenishment and transshipment decisions to minimize total inventory costs.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe first round of the GOC commenced on May 28th, the second round of the competition will begin in July and the final defense will be held late September. \u003C\/strong\u003EThis is a great opportunity to collaborate with partners from all over the world to develop innovative optimization technologies and smart supply chain solutions. We want you to join us in this quest to create and implement the world\u0026#39;s most innovative smart supply chain solutions!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nFor registration and more details, please visit our official website:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/jdata.joybuy.com\/en\/\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/jdata.joybuy.com\/en\/\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you have any questions, please email to us at \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:goc@jd.com\u0022\u003Egoc@jd.com\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ETo promote innovation in logistics management, supply chain technology, and operational optimization, China\u0026#39;s largest retailer,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/email.jd.com\/owa\/redir.aspx?C=n5el9xr3Fe7H9YFZ7hDGo9A_Fq_BGMeeaF66S-E1dpwI_dsBucLVCA..\u0026amp;URL=http%3a%2f%2fJD.com\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EJD.com\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;is hosting the Global Optimization Challenge (GOC) with its many partners, including Production and Operations Management Society (POMS), Tsinghua University, and Georgia Tech\u0026#39;s Supply Chain and Logistics Institute. 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