China s Logistics Industry Update June 2012 Li & Fung Research Centre

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1 China s Logistics Industry Update 2012 June 2012 Li & Fung Research Centre 1

2 In this issue: 2

3 I. Industry Overview 3

4 Total Logistics Value in China China s total logistics value by category, 2011 Total logistics value Including: Billion yuan 158,400 (+12.3% yoy) % Share in total Agricultural products 2, Industrial products 143, Imported products 11, Recycled materials Commercial and personal products Source: China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing China s logistics industry demonstrated robust growth in The total logistics value 1 reached 158,400 billion yuan, up by 12.3% year on year (yoy) in real terms Manufacturing sector remains key to China s economy. The logistics value of industrial products accounted for a substantial share of 90.2% of the total logistics value in Total logistics value is defined as the total value of products being produced in or entering the country during the recording period. It reflects the market size of, and total demand for logistics services of a country [China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing (CFLP)] 4

5 Logistics Demand Coefficient and Total Valueadded of the Logistics Industry Logistics demand coefficient, The total value added of the logistics industry, 2010 and 2011 Unit Total valueadded Billion yuan 2,700 3,200 % yoy growth % Share in GDP % Share in tertiary industry % Source: China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing Source: China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing A steady growth of the logistics market in China is also reflected by 2 other parameters: logistics demand coefficient 1 and value added of the logistics industry The larger the two values, the larger is the market In 2011, the logistics demand coefficient was 3.4, up from 3.2 in And the value added was 3,200 billion yuan, up by 13.9% yoy in real terms These increases denote a growing logistics market in China 1 Logistics demand coefficient refers to the logistics value to GDP ratio 5

6 Industry Overview 6

7 Logistics Cost The total logistics cost as a percentage of GDP, The total logistics cost and its composition, Share in total logistics cost Source: China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing Management 12.7% 12.7% 11.8% 12.7% 12.0% Inventory 32.9% 34.7% 32.9% 33.8% 35.0% Transportation 54.4% 52.6% 55.3% 53.5% 53.0% Source: China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing Efficiency of the logistics industry is reflected by the total logistics cost as a percentage of GDP. The lower the ratio, the more efficient is the logistics sector The ratio has been decreasing over the past few years; it stayed at 17.8% in 2011 This ratio is still twice the ratios observed in other developed countries; there is huge room for improving the efficiency of China s logistics industry The total logistics cost recorded 8,400 billion yuan in 2011, up by 18.5% yoy In terms of cost structure, transportation cost accounted for the highest portion in the total logistics cost, while the proportion has been decreasing over the last few years 7

8 Average Inventory Period of Industrial and Commercial Enterprises Average inventory period of industrial enterprises, Average inventory period of commercial enterprises, Average inventory period: days Average inventory period: days Average inventory period: days Average inventory period: days Source: National Development and Reform Commission, and Nankai University Source: National Development and Reform Commission, and Nankai University According to the 9 th National Survey on Logistics Market by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and Nankai University in 2010, more surveyed enterprises kept their average inventory period with less than 2 months compared with the previous year In 2010, the average inventory period of industrial enterprises dropped to one and a half months; that of commercial enterprises even reduced to less than 40 days, reflecting an overall improvement in logistics efficiency in China 8

9 World Ranking Logistics Performance Index, 2012 Economy Rank in 2012 Rank in 2010 Economy Rank in 2012 Rank in 2010 Economy Rank in 2012 Rank in 2010 Singapore 1 2 Austria South Korea Hong Kong SAR 2 13 France Norway Finland 3 12 Sweden 13 3 South Africa Germany 4 1 Canada Italy Netherlands 5 4 Luxembourg 15 5 Ireland Denmark 6 16 Switzerland 16 6 China Belgium 7 9 United Arab Emirates Turkey Japan 8 7 Australia Portugal United States 9 15 Taiwan Malaysia United Kingdom 10 8 Spain Poland Source: World Bank The logistics efficiency level in China can also be reflected in the global logistics performance index The Logistics Performance Index by World Bank measures the logistics efficiency of different economies In the 2012 exercise, China ranked 26 among 155 assessed economies, showing an improvement of logistics efficiency as compared with the 2010 record Developed or high income territories such as Singapore, Hong Kong and Finland topped the chart. A number of European countries have shown a drop in their rankings, largely due to the global economic downturn and the lingering European debt crisis 9

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11 Top Logistics Enterprises in China Top 20 Mainland logistics enterprises by sales revenue, 2010 Ranking in 2010 Ranking in Logistics enterprises China Ocean Shipping (Group) Company 中國遠洋運輸集團總公司 SINOTRANS & CSC Holdings Co. Ltd 中國外運長航集團有限公司 China Shipping (Group) Company 中國海運集團總公司 Xiamen Xiangyu Group Co. Ltd 廈門象嶼集團有限公司 China Railway Material Company 中鐵物資集團有限公司 China National Materials Storage and Transportation Corporation (CMST) 中國物資儲運總公司 Hebei Logistics Industry Group Co., Ltd. 河北省物流產業集團有限公司 Henan Coal and Chemical Industry Group Co. Ltd. 河南煤業化工集團國龍物流有限公司 China Petroleum Transportation Corporation 中國石油天然氣運輸公司 The S.F. Express Company 順豐速運 ( 集團 ) 有限公司 Source: China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing 2010 (billion yuan) % yoy growth In 2011, CFLP ranked the top 50 local logistics enterprises in China, based on their annual sales revenue in Tables above show the top 20 ranking All of the top 50 registered an annual sales revenue over 1.5 billion yuan in 2010 In terms of scope of business, 26 out of the top 50 are integrated logistics enterprises. 22 specialize on transportation and the rest provides warehouse services Most of the top 20 enterprises recorded double digit growth in their 2010 annual sales revenue. Some are new faces in the top 20, reflecting that Mainland logistics enterprises are facing increasing competition in the high growth logistics market Ranking in Ranking in Logistics enterprises 2009 China Railway Container Transport Co. Ltd 中鐵集裝箱運輸有限責任公司 Anji Automotive Logistics Company 安吉汽車物流公司 Shuohuang Railway Development Co. Ltd. 朔黃鐵路發展有限責任公司 International Cargo Transport Limited of China 中國國際貨運航空有限公司 China Minmetals Logistics Corporation 五礦物流集團有限公司 China Railway Express Co. Ltd 中鐵快運股份有限公司 Yunnan Logistics Industry Group 雲南物流產業集團有限公司 Beijing Huayou Natural Gas Co. Ltd, CNPC 北京華油天然氣有限責任公司 SITC International Holdings Company Ltd. 海豐國際控股有限公司 SINOPEC Pipeline Transport & Storage Co. 中國石油化工股份有限公司管道儲運分公司 Source: China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing 2010 (billion yuan) % yoy growth

12 Keen Competition in China ~ Four types of large scale logistics enterprises Types State owned The new breed (Private owned or joint venture) The spin off (logistics subsidiary of large scale enterprise) Foreign players Selected Enterprises Sinotrans COSCO China Post PG Logistics JC Trans SF Express Midea Haier FedEx DHL UPS TNT Pros Cons Latest Development Large in scale Pan China network Good relationship with governments Clear market segment in terms of locations, services and targeted customers Relatively efficient Rapid growth With specialist knowhow Good network coverage Strong overseas network Good logistics operation knowhow Widespread adoption of IT Overstaffing Low operational efficiency Not customer oriented Limited fixed assets Lack of funding for market expansion Constrained by internal management and company structure Difficult to develop external client base Future strategic plan and positioning affected by mother company Relatively weak domestic network in China Limited scope of business in China High operating cost in China Improve efficiency by merger and acquisition Form strategic partnership with other competitive counterparts or investors Operate independently from mother company Expand their Mainland market by merging or forming strategic partnership with local players Note: Pros and cons, and latest development may not apply to the enterprises listed in the table above Source: Internet sources; complied by Li & Fung Research Centre 12

13 Performance of Chinese Logistics Enterprises Profit margin of Chinese logistics enterprise, 2010 Profit Margin 2009 Average profit margin: 5.32% 2010 Average profit margin: 5.40% Source: National Development and Reform Commission, and Nankai University 42.1% of the surveyed logistics enterprises recorded a profit margin of 5 10%, while 28.6% indicated that their profit margin was between 3 5% in Average profit margin reached 5.4% in 2010, slightly higher than the previous year. Overall, the profitability of logistics enterprises in China is still low. Heavy tax burden, high toll fees, expensive fuel costs and rising labour wages are trimming the profit margin of Chinese logistics enterprises. For details, challenges facing the logistics enterprises are shown in Section II 13

14 Performance of Chinese Logistics Enterprises (cont d) Utilization rate of vehicles of logistics enterprises Utilization rate Utilization rate of warehouses of logistics enterprises Utilization rate Average utilization rate: 77.96% Average utilization rate: 81.04% Average utilization rate: 78.52% Average utilization rate: 80.81% Source: National Development and Reform Commission, and Nankai University Source: National Development and Reform Commission, and Nankai University In 2010, 77.8% of the surveyed logistics enterprises utilized over 70% of the capacity of their vehicles, while 80.4% of them used over 70% of the capacity of their warehouses. Average utilization rate of vehicles and warehouses both increased in 2010, indicating an improvement in the efficiency of logistics enterprises 14

15 Performance of Chinese Logistics Enterprises (cont d) Major IT applications adopted by logistics enterprises, Global positioning system Barcode system Electronic data interchange Radio frequency identification Automated sorting system Electronic ordering system Future adoption of IT applications by logistics enterprises % of adoption Barcode system 57.9% Radio frequency identification 53.8% Electronic data interchange 46.4% Electronic ordering system 35.1% Global positioning system 20.8% Automated sorting system 13.9% Others 4.5% Source: National Development and Reform Commission, and Nankai University Note: multiple responses allowed Source: National Development and Reform Commission, and Nankai University In 2010, 80.3% of the surveyed logistics enterprises applied Global Positioning System (GPS) in their operations, while 74.6% and 70.8% of the surveyed enterprises adopted barcode technology and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) system, respectively When asked which kind of information technology applications the surveyed enterprises would consider to invest in the future, barcode technology, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and EDI system were the most mentioned 15

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17 Outsourcing Rate of Industrial and Commercial Enterprises Outsourcing rate of Chinese industrial and commercial enterprises, Source: National Development and Reform Commission, and Nankai University Although the outsourcing rate of logistics operations of Chinese industrial and commercial enterprises is still lower than the similar records in the developed countries, the rate has been rising over the last few years The outsourcing rate climbed up to 63.3% in This reflects that a growing number of Chinese enterprises recognized the benefits of outsourcing and started to outsource non core functions to third parties 17

18 Outsourcing Level of Logistics Functions and Numbers of Logistics Service Providers Outsourcing level of logistics functions of the surveyed enterprises, 2010 Number of logistics service providers (LSPs) contracted with the surveyed enterprises, 2010 Outsourcing level Number of LSPs Source: National Development and Reform Commission, and Nankai University Source: National Development and Reform Commission, and Nankai University Enterprises are becoming more receptive to the idea of outsourcing and are more willing to outsource a significant proportion of their logistics functions. They could reduce transaction costs by outsourcing their logistics functions to an optimal number of LSPs In 2010, 69.4% of the surveyed industrial and commercial enterprises outsourced more than 50% of their logistics functions by volume; over 40% of the surveyed enterprises even outsourced more than 80% of their logistics functions by volume Besides, 74% of the surveyed enterprises outsourced their logistics functions to 2 5 LSPs 18

19 Types of Logistics Service(s) Outsourced Types of logistics services outsourced Transportation 42.6% 47.8% Distribution 38.3% 43.1% Warehousing 15.5% 16.3% Logistics information management 15.6% 16.2% Packaging & processing 13.5% 14.6% Logistics system design 10.7% 11.5% Inventory management 5.4% 5.9% Others 2.1% 2.3% Types of logistics services to be outsourced in the future % to be outsourced Logistics information management 38.9% Logistics system design 25.6% Packaging & processing 17.8% Warehousing 12.8% Inventory management 9.1% Distribution 8.3% Transportation 4.1% Note: multiple responses allowed Source: National Development and Reform Commission, and Nankai University Note: multiple responses allowed Source: National Development and Reform Commission, and Nankai University Traditional functions such as transportation and distribution were the most popular services the surveyed enterprises outsourced When asked which services the surveyed enterprises would consider to outsource in the future, logistics information management and logistics system design were the most mentioned It reveals that Chinese enterprises are becoming more open to outsource more advanced logistics functions to LSPs 19

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21 Latest Development of Transport Infrastructure Fixed assets investment in four major modes of transport in China, 2010 Capacity of transport infrastructure in China, (billion yuan) % yoy growth Unit 2010 % yoy growth Highway 1, Railway Water Length of highway '000 km 4, Length of expressway '000 km Length of railway '000 km Air Length of navigable inland waterway '000 km Total 2, Number of airports each Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China A comprehensive transportation network is the foundation for the development of logistics industry. Improving transport infrastructure has always been a priority for the government in China. The networks of the four modes of transport (road, railway, water and air) have been expanding over years The total fixed assets investment in the logistics industry grew by 19.4% to 3,070 billion yuan in 2010; Investment in transportation accounted for 75.7% of the total fixed assets investment in the logistics industry in 2010 For more information on the four modes of transport in China, please refer to our Newsletters An Update on the Transport Infrastructure Development in China, 2011: Road (Issue 87), Water (Issue 88), Air (Issue 92) and Rail (Issue 93) 21

22 Traffic Volume Passenger services in China Freight services in China Total passenger traffic (million persons) Total passenger kilometers (billion passenger km) Total freight traffic (million tonnes) Total freight tonne kilometers (billion tonne km) Mode of transport 2010 % yoy growth 2010 % yoy growth Mode of transport 2010 % yoy growth 2010 % yoy growth Road 30, , Railway 1, Water Air Road 24, , Railway 3, , Water 3, , Air Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China Both passenger and freight traffic recorded steady increases in 2010 Road remained the major mode of transport to dispatch both passengers and freight in China Among the four modes of transport, air had the most impressive growth rates in terms of passenger traffic (up by 16.1% yoy in 2010) and total passenger km (up by 19.7% yoy in 2010) Again, growth rates of the air transportation were the highest for freight traffic: freight traffic up by 26.4% yoy and freight tonne km up 41.8% yoy in

23 II. Challenges 23

24 Challenges External Economic Environment Fewer export orders require less logistics services,e.g. reduced demand for transporting raw materials in China and exporting goods out of China Major factors affecting the export volume in China include: Volatile global economy The European debt crisis Sluggish recovery of the US economy Social instabilities in the Middle East and North Africa Trade protectionism against China RMB appreciation Increasing cost of production in China 24

25 Challenges Infrastructure Infrastructure projects on airports, ports and railway are now putting in place in China. However, infrastructure development mainly concentrates in coastal areas. Inland China still lags behind More and more coastal enterprises sourced from/ relocated to inland China. Due to different nature of goods, imbalance movement of traffic is common between coastal and inland areas. For example, raw materials are transported to inland by truck, while final high end products are exported directly to overseas markets by air. Return of empty load trucks to coastal cities is costly and environmental unfriendly Warehouses in China are sub standard, e.g.: Lack of temperature controlled storage for goods that required cold chain facilities Not enough loading docks for trucks; wastage of turnaround time Inefficient manual operation and low adoption of warehouse management technology Low visibility level of inventory control and no real time information sharing Land hoarding practices in China are very common. Landlords reserve part of sites for self use and lease out the rest as warehouse for profit; however, warehouse design may not suit the needs of LSPs 25

26 Challenges Transportation High toll fees are imposed by local governments for recovering the construction costs of roads and bridges. The toll charges may account for 30 to 40% of transport costs of trucking firms Many cities pose specific requirements on in town trucking services, e.g., Operators must obtain specific license(s) to operate in town trucking services. However, the number of licenses granted to trucking firms are affected by limited quota. Some companies, failed to get proper licenses, may either pay higher cost to hire licensed trucking firms to convey the goods or operate without license with a risk of being fined Limitation on loading time inside city reduces operational flexibility Increasing fuel cost is another headache for logistics operators. To strive for a living, overloading trucks are commonly found in China. Road accidents occur easily and roads are often blocked for clearance. Severe traffic jam makes no guarantee for on time delivery Vehicles used by small operators are mostly open trucks or those simply covered by canvas. Product damage and security are big issues 26

27 Challenges Logistics Cost Rising wages, rentals, water and electricity fees increase the burden of logistics operators Promoting domestic market is one of the key issues in the 12 th Five year plan. To encourage domestic spending, minimum wage levels in many provinces have already increased by more than 10%. For many enterprises, the persistently increment in labour costs is a great challenge Rentals and land costs are increasing on the Mainland Many small and medium sized operators often find it hard to secure cheaper finance; thus, it is challenges for them to equip better facilities, adopt sophisticated IT applications or extend their network to more cities 27

28 Challenges Fragmented Logistics Sector China s logistics market remains highly fragmented; there are large number of small scale local LSPs. These logistics firms possess local knowhow and offer services at affordable prices. However, no single trucking firm possesses nationwide network with full coverage to all cities and villages. High transaction costs are often incurred, as enterprises have to deal with numerous of logistics operators Some small scale local LSPs may not adapt to modern logistics practices. Their service standard may not always comply with the requirements listed in the standard operation procedures. It takes time to establish mutual trust and standardized processes The sub standard logistics services also explain the self management mentality of enterprises. Low level in outsourcing logistics functions may hinder the growth of China s logistics sector 28

29 Challenges Human Resources Insufficient supply of logistics manpower is a critical issue. Although there are increasing number of graduates in in logistics and transport in China, the labour supply is far less than the demand in China. And labour shortage also leads to high turnover rates in the competitive labour market Many practitioners lack modern management knowledge and skill sets to satisfy the increasingly demanding clients Many foreign companies have set up their businesses in China and sought for LSPs with local experiences. Staff of local firms usually possess handson operational experience, however, many of them fail to communicate with the potential clients in foreign languages. Other the other hand, many are well educated, but lack the relevant experience and soft skills. As a result, local firms may easily lose the contracts to foreign LSPs in China 29

30 Challenges Government and Regulations Lack of high level coordination among government departments leads to multiple jurisdictions The Ministry of Railways still retains as a separate ministry from the Ministry of Transport, which have consolidated civil aviation, postal services, communications and urban public transportation since It is still a long way to develop intermodal transportation between rail and other transport modes Imperfect regulations and lack of standardization on logistics operation deter a healthy development of the industry To provide all round logistics services in China, LSPs need to apply various operating licenses; these licenses are often issued by various government departments. Application for the licenses may be costly and the process may be quite lengthy Also, enterprises have to pay multiple taxes to different government bodies at different rates, adding further cost burden to LSPs 30

31 III. Government Policies 31

32 Government Policies Opinions of the State Council on the releasing plans for adjusting and accelerating the logistics industry (The Opinions) 國務院關於印發物流業調整和振興規劃的通知 Launch date August 2011 Launch by Key highlights The State Council Premier Wen Jiabo highlighted 8 measures to promote a healthy development of the logistics industry in the committee meeting of the State Council in June 2011, including: Reduce tax burden of logistics enterprises Enhance policy support on land use allocation in favour of logistics industry Promote a better operation environment for trucking services Improve the management of logistics enterprises Encourage integration of logistics facilities and resources Promote the innovation and application of logistics technology Increase the inputs to logistics industry Support the development of agricultural products logistics In August 2011, the State Council promulgated The Opinions. On top of the 8 measures mentioned, another measure was added: Enhance the coordination between stakeholders, accelerate the functions and management of government in promoting logistics industry 32

33 Government Policies Pilot plan for levying value added tax in lieu of business tax 營業稅改徵增值稅試點方案 Launch date November 2011 Launch by Key highlights Ministry of Finance and State Administration of Taxation Shanghai was the first city to implement the pilot project in the transportation industry and a number of modern service sectors where business tax was replaced with valueadded tax (VAT) beginning 1 January 2012 Pilot industries Transportation industries Road, water, air and pipeline Modern service industries Research, development and technical services Information technology services Cultural creative Logistics auxiliary Certification and consulting VAT rates 11% 6% 33

34 Government Policies Notice on urban land use tax policy for bulk commodity storage facilities of logistics enterprises 關於物流企業大宗商品倉儲設施用地城鎮土地使用稅政策的通知 Launch date February 2012 Launch by Key highlights Ministry of Finance and State Administration of Taxation From 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2014, a 50% reduction of current urban land use tax will be applied to the land for bulk commodity storage facilities owned by logistics enterprises (whether self used or leased out) Land for bulk commodity storage facilities refer to the area of land for storage facilities exceeding 6,000 sq m 34

35 IV. Special Topic: Retail Logistics in China 35

36 Strong Retail Sales Drives Logistics Demand Total retail sales of consumer goods in China Note: Preliminary data for total retail sales of consumer goods in 2011 Source: China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing and National Bureau of Statistics of China The total retail sales of consumer goods have recorded double digit growth over the past years In 2011, the total retail sales of consumer goods in China reached 18,392 billion yuan, up by 17.1% yoy The rapid growth of China s retail sector has induced increasing logistics demand; retailers in China are growingly demanding more logistics services such as warehousing and transportation 36

37 Logistics Cost Composition Varies among Different Consumer Goods Composition of total logistics cost Retailing in department stores, supermarket and etc. Food, beverage and tobacco products retailing Apparel and daily commodity products retailing Pharmaceutical products and equipment retailing % of transportation cost in total logistics cost (%) % of interest cost in total logistics cost (%) % of storage cost in total logistics cost (%) % of management cost in total logistics cost (%) % of packing/ processing/ distribution cost in total logistics cost (%) Source: National Development and Reform Commission, National Bureau of Statistics and China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing According to a logistics survey conducted jointly by the National Development and Reform Commission, the National Bureau of Statistics and China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing in 2011, logistics cost components of different consumer goods varied considerably among the surveyed retail enterprises Transportation cost accounted for the highest portion of the total logistics cost of all surveyed retailers However, other cost components varied significantly among retailers across different industry segments. E.g. the surveyed pharmaceuticals retailers generally bore higher storage cost and packing, processing and distribution cost than the surveyed apparel retailers due to the fact that pharmaceutical products often require temperature controlled storage and distribution facilities 37

38 Retail Logistics Process is Complex Key benchmarks for effective store operation and logistics management include: 5R of delivery: Right place, right quantities, right quality, right time and right price Accurate inventory control Just in time replenishment of stocks Logistics processes and requirements vary among different consumer products, for instance: Well pick and pack, sorting processes, and effective distribution mechanisms for handling fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) Temperature controlled storage and transportation are crucial when handling fresh and frozen foods Warehouse management and inventory control are important in fashion logistics The case for L Oréal in China L Oréal is one of the world s leading cosmetics enterprises The Group has a retail network of more than 200,000 selling points in China The retail channels and corresponding distribution practices for L Oréal brands can be very different and complex, depending on their target consumer segments High end cosmetics brands (e.g. Lancome and Kiehl s) Mid range cosmetics products (e.g. Maybelline, Garnier, Vichy and L Oréal Paris Professional product line (e.g. Kérastase) Retail channels Sold in sales counters of prominent areas of department stores Sold in hypermarkets, which provide larger storage space for the retailers Mainly distributed via hair salons Distribution practices The frequency of inventory replenishment is fairly high Each batch of delivery usually covers a wide range of items but with small quantities Each batch of delivery is larger in quantity Replenishment of the cosmetics products is less frequent Customized logistics services, subject to specific need of individual customer 38

39 Reverse Logistics Remains a Key Element in Retail Logistics Reverse logistics has become increasingly critical in China s retail logistics market in recent years As pricing, quality and cycle time become more or less the same among retailers, reverse logistics can be a distinct differentiator The reverse logistics flow normally requires extra storage capacity and handling process, some retailers in China choose to outsource the reverse logistic process to LSPs Reverse logistics What is it? the management of all the logistics activities involved in the flow of goods in the opposition direction of the primary logistics flow Why reverse flows? Return or exchange of products by consumers Unsalable goods returned by retailers to distribution centers or suppliers Withdrawal of problematic goods by suppliers Return of damaged goods to suppliers due to mishandling in the processes of storage or distribution 39

40 IV. Special Topic: Retail logistics in China 40

41 Self owned and Operated Logistics Facilities are Common among Large scale Retailers in China More large scale retailers in China are setting up their own logistics facilities to better manage the logistics flows of their operations According to China Chain Store and Franchise Association, 60% of retail enterprises in China operated their own logistics facilities in 2010 Proportion of retail enterprises who owned & operated their logistics facilities, 2010 Source: China Chain Store and Franchise Association The case for RT Mart Taiwan based RT Mart ( 大潤發 ), one of the leading hypermarket chains in China, has set up its own informatized logistics system and distribution centers in China Functions of their informatized logistics system: Allow seamless information transmission between hypermarkets and their respective regional headquarters Provide sales data analysis and determine the optimal inventory levels via the warehouse management system (WMS) Capable to process purchase orders instantly via the inventory replenishment system Benefits of the adoption of the informatized logistics system: Able to adjust product mix, inventory level and pricing in real time Enhance the responsiveness to the changes in market demand Enhance the overall sales performances of the hypermarkets 41

42 Self owned and Operated Logistics Facilities are Common among Large scale Retailers in China (cont d) Cold chain logistics in China Setting up cold chain facilities generally involves much higher capital investments According to China Cold Chain Logistics Development Report (2010), the cost of setting up cold chain storages and refrigerated trucks in China can be three to five times higher than building normal warehouses and trucks In China, small and medium sized logistics enterprises are rarely capable to provide integrated cold chain logistics services with nationwide network coverage To ensure the food quality and safety, more large scale food processing enterprises have established their own logistics subsidiaries to manage cold chain logistics processes The case for Zhongpin Inc. Zhongpin Inc. ( 眾品集團 ) is one of the leading enterprises in agricultural processing industry in China The Group have set up a logistics subsidiary to provide distribution, storage, processing and other valueadded services for internal clients since 2004 Now, the logistics subsidiary has also served as a third party cold chain logistics service provider for its downstream partners, such as Zhengzhou Sanquan Foods Co. Ltd. ( 三全食品 ) and Zhengzhou Synear Food Co. Ltd. ( 思念食品 ) 42

43 Third party retail logistics development gathers pace Growing number of international LSPs have entered retail logistics businesses Retailers both at home and abroad are increasingly demanding for sophisticated logistics services on the Mainland There are ample opportunities for international LSPs to expand their foothold in China s retail logistics market Local small and medium sized LSPs have a strong presence in lower tier cities and rural market More large scale retailers have accelerated their expansion into second and third tier cities and the rural market in recent years Instead of using their own logistics arms, they resort to competent local LSPs to distribute their products in remote regions The case for Nike Inc. Nike Inc., a famous international sport wear enterprise, has set up a logistics center in Taicang, Suzhou in early The operation of this 200,000 m 2 logistics facility has been outsourced to Hong Kong based Li & Fung Ltd., the world s leader in consumer goods design, development, sourcing and distribution. Orders from all Nike s retail outlets can be efficiently and accurately processed in this centralized logistics center with the adoption of state of the art technologies such as WMS and voice picking technology The logistics operation services provided by Li & Fung greatly enhance Nike s responsiveness to customers needs and increase overall efficiency 43

44 Online Retailing is Growing Fast in China; yet, Logistics Remains the Biggest Bottleneck The logistics crunches have constrained the development of online retailing and increased the logistics costs of online retailers Huge number of orders generated by online retailing have overloaded many express delivery companies According to a survey conducted by the State Post Bureau, on time delivery of China s express delivery services remained dissatisfactory to over half of the respondents; around 52% of the complaints were related to delay of delivery To enhance the service quality, some online retailers strive for providing onestop shop logistics services to their customers One stop shop logistics services Establish own logistics facilities Vancl ( 凡客誠品 ), a pure click apparel retailer, has established its own express delivery company, Rufengda ( 如風達 ) Rufengda provides last mile delivery services to its customers. They have a very strong network covering more than 1,200 cities on the Mainland Door to door delivery lead time of Vancl is within 24 hours Partner with other LSPs Tmall ( 天貓 ), the dominant player in China s business to consumer (B2C) market, is a case in point Tmall provides one stop shop logistics services to its larger scale online sellers via its strategic partners such as warehousing services providers, express delivery companies as well as IT solutions providers 44

45 Government Supports in Retail Logistics To create a more regulated and transparent environment for the development of the retail logistics market, the Chinese government has put in place a number of supportive policies in the past few years Government policies related to retail logistics: Launch date Name of Policy Launch by July 2010 Development plan of cold chain logistics for agricultural product 農產品冷鏈物流發展規劃 NDRC March 2011 Development plan of commercial logistics 商貿物流發展專項規劃 MOC, NDRC and ACFSMC May 2011 August 2011 Outline of development plan of national pharmaceutical circulation industry ( ) 全國藥品流通行業發展規劃綱要( ) Opinions of the State Council on the releasing plans for adjusting and accelerating the logistics industry 國務院關於印發物流業調整和振興規劃的通知 * Based on a set of eight measures announced by the State Council in June 2011 October 2011 Guiding opinions of development of e Commerce in 12 th Five Year Plan 十二五電子商務發展指導意見 MOC October 2011 Guiding opinions of accelerating the construction of tracking system for meat and vegetable circulation during 12 th Five Year Plan period 關於 十二五 期間加快肉類蔬菜流通追溯體系建設的指導意見 MOC The State Council November 2011 Pilot plan for levying value added tax in lieu of business tax 營業稅改徵增值稅試點方案 MOF and SAT December 2011 January 2012 February 2012 March 2012 Opinions of the general office of the State Council on strengthening the construction of circulation system for agricultural product 國務院辦公廳關於加強鮮活農產品流通體系建設的意見 Guiding opinions of MOC on accelerating the development of retail industry during 12 th Five Year Plan period 商務部發佈關於 十二五 時期促進零售業發展的指導意見 Notice on urban land use tax policy for bulk commodity storage facilities of logistics enterprises 關於物流企業大宗商品倉儲設施用地城鎮土地使用稅政策的通知 Guiding opinions of accelerating the collaboration and development of express services and online retailing 關於促進快遞服務與網絡零售協同發展的指導意見 MOC The State Council MOC MOF and SAT SPB and MOC ACFSMC All China Federation of Supply and Marketing Cooperatives MOC Ministry of Commerce MOF Ministry of Finance NDRC National Development and Reform Commission SAT State Administration of Taxation SPB State Post Bureau 45

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