SHANGHAI, March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Molecular Data
Inc. ("Molecular Data" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: MKD), a leading
technology-driven platform in China's chemical industry, today announced
that it has signed a cooperation agreement with Yili Industrial
Group Co., Ltd. ("Yili Group"), China and the world's largest dairy company,
making MKD Laboratory Supplies Mall the designated centralized
procurement platform for Yili Group, its branches and
subsidiaries.
MKD Lab Supplies Mall is a data-driven one-stop laboratory
supplies e-commerce service platform operating under Molecular
Data. Spot commodities in the mall cover all categories of chemical
reagents, biological reagents, laboratory consumables, and
equipment. It serves scientific research institutions, hospitals,
university laboratories, third-party testing units and production
plants, providing procurement services that include all categories
of reagents and intermediates.
As China's largest dairy
company, Yili Group's catalogue has the most comprehensive and
wide-ranging product categories, alongside advanced and strong
technological innovation and research and development
capabilities.
The cooperation content covers 6 categories spanning 2,000
products, which include various types of chemical reagents,
biochemical reagents, glassware, and consumables.
This collaboration will enable Yili Group to take advantage of
Molecular Data's comprehensive resources to optimize its laboratory
supplies, simplify internal processes and improve procurement
efficiency. The Company will also provide Yili Group with the
highest quality products and services with strict supplier access
standards, efficient response speeds, and advanced digital systems,
empowering Yili Group to better integrate resources, enhance
product research and development, and in turn, propel innovation
across the China's dairy
industry.
About Molecular Data Inc.
Molecular Data Inc. is a leading technology-driven platform in
China's chemical industry,
connecting participants along the chemical value chain through
integrated solutions. The Company delivers e-commerce solutions,
financial solutions, warehousing and logistics solutions, and SaaS
suite that are intended to solve pain points for participants in
the traditional chemical industry. Built upon a comprehensive
knowledge engine and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, the
Company's e-commerce solutions are mainly offered through its
online platform, consisting of molbase.com,
molbase.cn, Moku Data WeChat account, Chemical Community APP
and other ancillary platforms.
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Company's future business development, results of operations and
financial condition; the expected growth of the chemical market;
the Company's ability to monetize the user base; fluctuations in
general economic and business conditions in China; the potential impact of the COVID-19 to
the Company's business operations and the economy in China and elsewhere generally; and assumptions
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For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
In China:
Molecular Data Inc.
Eva Ma
Tel: +86-21-5419-9057
E-mail: investor@molbase.com
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Emilie Wu
Tel: +86-21-6039-8363
E-mail: molbase@tpg-ir.com
In the United States:
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
E-mail: molbase@tpg-ir.com
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