Implementation of collection and delivery points for the Chinese e-commerce industry

In order to build a pick-up point in China's e-commerce logistics, applying schemes of collection and delivery point (CDP) are discussed. Firstly, the shortcomings of home delivery are summarized and four kinds of pick-up points are compared in detail. Possible investment patterns of CDP are proposed with the introduction of corresponding characteristics. Two different parcel delivery processes are designed for solutions of home delivery. Finally, the paper brings forward suggestions of adopting a joint investment pattern, setting up a risk management mechanism, cultivating delivery habits and expanding the network gradually for applying CDP. © 2013 WIT Press.