Unlocking R&D Efficiency: Highlights from JD’s ‘Excellence Research Architect’ Camp

Day 1 – Continuous Delivery: Business‑Driven DevOps

Renowned continuous‑delivery specialist Qiao Liang introduced the core concepts of DevOps guided by business needs, explaining the "Continuous Delivery 2.0" methodology used by top global internet companies and the MEPC engineering‑efficiency measurement framework.

Day 2 – E³CI: R&D Efficiency Measurement Standards and Practice

Hu Yanjun, a senior CMMI evaluator and chief of the R&D efficiency measurement committee, presented the E³CI standard, detailing its measurement framework, models, core ideas, and indicator system, and illustrated its application through numerous case studies.

Day 3 – BizDevOps: Building a Business‑Technology Integrated Intelligent Organization

He Mian, former head of a major internet company’s R&D efficiency team and author of "Lean Product Development", explained how BizDevOps drives business‑technology fusion, enhances delivery efficiency, and supports continuous digital evolution.

Day 4 – Agile Leadership Workshop

Li Jianhao, secretary‑general of the CAC Agile Coach Development Committee, led a workshop on agile culture, leadership styles, and practical strategies for digital transformation, emphasizing VUCA‑era challenges and agile implementation in R&D management.

Day 5 – JD R&D Efficiency Improvement Practice

Liu Xingdong and Chen Lin, leaders of JD’s DevOps engineering domain and R&D efficiency system, shared JD’s own tool evolution, theory construction, and practical experiences, discussing core elements of digital transformation and how to achieve significant R&D efficiency gains.

The camp also included a visit to JD’s headquarters, showcasing the company’s technology showcase hall, cultural exhibition, and data center, allowing participants to experience JD’s digital supply‑chain capabilities firsthand.

Participants reported substantial gains, gaining a deep understanding of R&D efficiency importance and acquiring concrete methods and strategies to improve it, while JD Cloud pledged to continue hosting similar events to foster industry collaboration and innovation.