Experts Unite | Zhenkunhang × Jilin University: Exploring a New Era of AI-Driven Industrial Digitization

Recently, the event 'Intelligence Gathering at Jilin University, Experts Unite' hosted by Zhenkunhang Industrial Supermarket (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. ('Zhenkunhang' for short) in collaboration with the MBA Education Center of Jilin University, successfully concluded at the Zhenkunhang headquarters in Shanghai. This event exclusively invited over 40 guests including academic experts from Jilin University, representatives of young entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to engage in an in-depth discussion on digital practices in industrial enterprises, resource empowerment, and win-win cooperation.

At the beginning of the event, Zhou Xin, Director of the Case Center at Jilin University's MBA Education Center, Cui Xueliang, PhD representative of the Jilin University Alumni Association, and Yang Changxiang, Vice President of Zhenkunhang, delivered speeches expressing their hopes for deepening cross-disciplinary exchanges, promoting integration between industry, academia, and research, and driving high-quality development of the real economy through digitization and artificial intelligence.

During the thematic sharing session, multiple guests offered insightful perspectives. Zhang Yu, Solutions Director at Zhenkunhang, delivered an in-depth analysis titled 'Leveraging AI to Empower Procurement and Supply Chain,' exploring specific applications and value creation of AI technology in enhancing supply chain efficiency and optimizing procurement decisions.

Director Zhou Xin guided participants to reflect on 'From '+AI' to 'AI+': The Value Dilemma in Digital Transformation,' providing a profound analysis of the underlying logic and evolutionary direction of digital transformation.

Dr. Cui Xueliang, drawing on years of industry experience, shared practical insights into corporate digitalization along with deep observations on the future development of the industry.

During the interactive panel discussion, participants engaged in lively and in-depth discussions centered around 'Resource Complementarity, Technology Empowerment, and Project Co-creation.' The exchange not only focused on macro trends but also delved into specific collaboration scenarios and pain-point solutions.

On the afternoon of the first day, Jilin University's AI Case Competition special interview was held concurrently, where Chen Wenchao, Commodity Operations Director at Zhenkunhang, conducted an in-depth analysis of real-world cases with Jilin University faculty, students, and academic experts, reinforcing the integration of theory and practice.

The next day, led by Liu Yun, Sales Director of Zhenkunhang in Jilin Province, the attending guests collectively visited Zhenkunhang’s Qingpu warehouse. Through close observation of the intelligent warehousing operations, attendees gained a more intuitive and profound understanding of Zhenkunhang’s innovative practices in digital supply chain and smart logistics.

The event 'Wisdom Gathering at Jilin University: Experts Walk Together' at Zhenkunhang has successfully concluded, but the exploration and practice of AI-driven industrial transformation continue to advance. Leveraging this opportunity, all parties will sustain efforts to promote knowledge sharing, resource synergy, and project co-creation, jointly expanding a new future for industrial digitalization.