# Supply Chain Management
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The Fragile Empire of China’s Convenience King: Why Scale Isn't Saving Meiyijia’s Shopkeepers
Meiyijia, China's largest convenience store chain with 37,000 locations, is facing a crisis as its aggressive expansion and predatory supply chain practices push franchisees toward bankruptcy and illicit sales. Despite massive corporate revenues, store owners are struggling with forced inventory and higher-than-market wholesale prices while facing fierce competition from instant retail and discount snack chains.
The Trust Deficit: Why China’s Livestreaming Giants are Losing Their Luster
The exposure of a fake Australian supplement brand sold by top influencer Dong Yuhui highlights systemic failures in China's livestreaming supply chains. As consumer complaints skyrocket and price advantages vanish, the industry is shifting from 'personality-based' trust toward a more rational, professionalized e-commerce model.
Cracks in the Pedestal: Dong Yuhui and the Identity Crisis of Chinese Livestreaming
Dong Yuhui's livestreaming venture is facing a major trust crisis following a series of product scandals, most notably the promotion of a fake Australian supplement brand. The controversy underscores a broader shift in Chinese e-commerce, where the 'trust dividend' of top influencers is fading as consumers return to more rational, utility-driven purchasing habits.
A Pragmatic Retreat: Taobao and Tmall Ease Merchant Penalties Amid China’s E-commerce Cooling
Taobao and Tmall have lowered the mandatory compensation rate for merchants who proactively report stock shortages from 15% to 10%. This policy shift reflects Alibaba's efforts to balance consumer rights with merchant sustainability in an increasingly competitive and cooling domestic e-commerce market.
Mixue’s $4.7 Billion Squeeze: The King of Value Tea Faces a Digital Reckoning
Mixue Group reported a 35.2% revenue jump to 33.56 billion RMB in 2025 but saw its stock price tumble as investors worried about saturating markets and digital shortcomings. The company has appointed a finance veteran as CEO to pivot the brand from aggressive store expansion toward operational efficiency and multi-brand diversification.
Beyond Implementation: Hand Enterprise Solutions and the AI Rebirth of Chinese Industry
Hand Enterprise Solutions has marked its 30th anniversary by transitioning from a traditional ERP implementer to an AI-centric product developer, reflecting China's broader industrial upgrade. With AI revenues more than doubling in a year and strategic partnerships with Nvidia and Alibaba, the company is positioning itself as a key architect of 'New Quality Productive Forces' in the global market.