On the afternoon of October 20th, the Digital and Intelligent Logistics and Management Engineering Branch of the Nanjing Agricultural University Alumni Association organized experts, representatives from government and enterprises, and an alumni research group to visit Green World. Through on-site observation, product tasting, and special topic discussions, they exchanged views on the empowerment of modern agriculture by digital technology, the collaboration among industry, academia, and research, and the interaction between the university, the local government, the industrial park, and enterprise. As an alumni enterprise of Nanjing Agricultural University, Green World gave a warm reception to the research team.
Academician Shen Qirong of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and chief expert of the Soil and Fertilizer discipline at Nanjing Agricultural University, Zhang Zhaotong, dean of the College of Information Management at Nanjing Agricultural University, Tan Zhiyun, deputy district head of Lishui District, Bao Xuhua, deputy director of the Industry Promotion Department of the Nanjing National Agricultural High-tech Zone Management Committee in Jiangsu Province, and Wang Zhenyu, advisor of the branch and deputy chief editor of Phoenix Media Group, attended the event. Liu Quanhong, the chairperson of the Digital and Intelligent Logistics and Management Engineering Branch of the Alumni Association, Ruan Cheng, the vice-chairperson and head of the secretariat, Sheng Xiaolan, Shen Zhiming and other alumni representatives participated in the visit. Dr. Deming Li, the chairman of Green World, accompanied the research team through the entire process along with the core team of the enterprise.
At Green World exhibition hall, the research team listened to the introduction of the enterprise's industrial layout, production system and overseas market, inspected the full-chain display of deep processing of agricultural products, and tasted the deep-processed blueberry series products. Subsequently, the research team entered the enterprise's R&D laboratory to further understand Green World's investment and progress in deep processing technology of berries, product research and development, and quality control.
The symposium was presided over by Ruan Cheng, the deputy director of the branch and the person in charge of the secretariat. Chairman Dr. Deming Li, drawing on her academic experiences and entrepreneurial journey, introduced the development process of Green World from its initial exploration, steady accumulation to international layout, and shared the company's business philosophy of long-term commitment to agriculture, persistence in innovation-driven development, and adherence to the original intention of health industry. Her down-to-earth, in-depth and persistent efforts have greatly inspired those present.
Academician Shen Qirong has long been concerned about and guided the technological research and development, quality improvement and industrial layout of Green World. During the symposium, he shared his insights on improving the quality and efficiency of modern agriculture, green planting of agricultural products, and technological empowerment for industrial upgrading, drawing on his profound academic accumulation. He provided guidance for the development of enterprises and school-enterprise cooperation. The on-site exchange atmosphere was lively.
Mr. Zhang Zhaotong delivered a speech in connection with the discipline construction, talent cultivation and scientific research transformation of the college. He stated that digitalization, systematization, and refinement are important trends in the development of modern agriculture and agricultural supply chains. The college will leverage its professional advantages in Digital Logistics and Engineering Management to deepen the connection between the college and enterprise in areas such as the construction of smart supply chains, the optimization of agricultural product cold chains, the transformation of scientific research achievements, the joint construction of internship and training bases, and the co-cultivation of professional talents. Green World agrees with the relevant cooperation directions and will actively connect with the resources of the college to promote the effective implementation of the cooperation.
Deputy District Head Tan Zhiyun and Deputy Minister Bao Xuhua respectively introduced the modern agricultural development plans, industrial support policies and business environment of Lishui District and Jiangsu Nanjing Agricultural High-tech Zone, and fully affirmed the positive role of Green World in promoting local agricultural upgrading, shaping agricultural product brands and developing an export-oriented economy. Both sides expressed that they will continue to smooth the channels for cooperation between the university and the local government, between the university and enterprise, and between the industrial park and enterprise, promote the implementation and empowerment of Nanjing Agricultural University's scientific research resources and alumni resources, and contribute to the high-quality development of modern agriculture in the region.
During the free exchange session, the attending guests engaged in in-depth discussions on topics such as the upgrading of deep processing of agricultural products, the construction of cold chain logistics systems, the innovation of digital and intelligent supply chains, the intercommunication of resources between university and enterprise, and the joint construction of industry-university-research projects. They shared their alumni friendship, explored cooperation opportunities, and reached a consensus on development.
Chairman Liu Quanhong delivered a concluding speech. He stated that the branch will continue to play the role of a bridge and resource aggregation for the alumni association, regularly carry out visits to benchmark enterprises, industrial connections, and academic exchanges, precisely link the university's research advantages, local policy advantages, and enterprise industrial advantages, pool the strength of alumni, and assist alumni enterprises in improving quality and efficiency and promoting innovative development.
This research is a vivid practice of the collaboration between the university and the local government, the integration of industry and education, and the empowerment of alumni. Taking this exchange as an opportunity, Green World will further rely on the platform of the Digital and Intelligent Logistics and Management Engineering Branch of Nanjing Agricultural University Alumni Association to deepen cooperation and connection in areas such as smart supply chain, cold chain logistics, transformation of scientific research achievements, and co-cultivation of talents. It will continue to empower modern agriculture with digital intelligence and contribute to rural revitalization through in-depth industrial development. Green World will continue to join hands with all parties including the university, the local government, the industrial park and other enterprises to build a new pattern of coordinated and win-win development.
