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Simai He is a leading figure in operations research and supply chain analytics, best known for bridging cutting-edge algorithms with real-world logistics at an industrial scale. His most-cited work, “JD.com: Operations Research Algorithms Drive Intelligent Warehouse Robots to Work” (2022, 63 citations), exemplifies his core contribution: designing optimization models that enable autonomous warehouse robots to coordinate efficiently, directly supporting JD.com’s pioneering same-day delivery service launched in 2010. He’s recognized for transforming theoretical OR methods—such as integer programming and dynamic routing—into deployable systems that balance explosive demand growth with high-quality logistics. Beyond this flagship paper, his research spans warehouse layout optimization, robotic task allocation, and last-mile delivery scheduling, with cumulative citations reflecting sustained influence in both academia and industry. He has also contributed to notable achievements in intelligent supply chain design, helping JD.com maintain its competitive edge through data-driven decision-making. For students and researchers, Simai He’s work offers a compelling model of how rigorous operations research can directly shape the infrastructure of modern e-commerce.
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