CJ OliveNetworks announced on December 20 that it has applied ChainOne, a blockchain technology, to a pharmaceutical logistics system for the first time in Korea. As the importance of production, distribution, and logistics of medicines such as vaccines has been highlighted due to the global pandemic, the need to develop a system for a stable supply of medicines has increased.

Under an agreement between the two parties, Merlot Lab intends to harness the flexibility of 4,300 IoT smart lights installed at CJ Logistics’ Jungbu Complex Logistics Terminal in Sejong City to support the grid.

CJ Olive Young Corp., South Korea’s dominant health and beauty store chain operator, expects more growth in its business that actively incorporates its offline stores as fulfillment centers for its online business that is rapidly growing, its chief executive said Friday.

South Korean health and beauty chain CJ Olive Young said on Friday it was looking to raise around $1 billion in an initial public offering, as the company seeks to tap a booming market for new listings.

CJ Logistics revealed a grand plan to digitally transform the traditional human labor-based company into an integrated logistics technology service company that utilizes artificial intelligence and big data. Through a company vision showcase event held on October 21, CJ Logistics said that the company will lead innovation in the logistics market by adopting technologies based on robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and big data.

CJ OnStyle, the fashion culture and online commerce division of South Korea’s entertainment and media giant CJ ENM, will showcase winter seasonal items through a live commerce fashion show. The online fashion shopping show will be available on CJ OnStyle’s mobile app and Naver’s live streaming service.

Laura Adams, CJ Logistics America’s Vice President, TES (Technology, Engineering, Systems & Solutions) has been named a winner of Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s 2021 Women in Supply Chain award. Laura leads the teams at CJ Logistics that are piloting technology solutions to address real customer needs impacting labor functions, such as automated guided vehicles, virtual reality simulation, robotics, visualized data dashboards and specialized conveyors.

CJ Logistics has been named to the 2021 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers list by Food Logistics. The list recognizes leading third-party logistics and cold storage providers in the cold food and beverage industry.

CJ Logistics is teaming up with SK Energy to use its gas stations as local fulfillment centers. CJ Logistics said use of the gas stations will allow it to make deliveries of online purchases in a couple of hours. CJ Logistics said charging stations for electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles are also planned for the gas stations.

CJ Olive Young has opened a brand store in Lazada, one of the leading e-commerce platforms in Southeast Asia to expand influence among young Southeast Asian consumers in their and 20s and 30s.