While the company relies on human workers to clean the 600,000 articles of clothing at the Nantong site, the rest of the service -- from storage to shipping -- is almost entirely automated with electronic tags. Delivery networks and AI technology have powered a shift towards the sharing economy in Alibaba , with subscription-based services expanding to include video and music streaming together with a widening range of consumer goods. Examples include the CNY499 ($ 4,888 yuan ) per month women’s clothing hire service YCloset, run by MollyBox . It allows customers to order and return items through an app and to receive bespoke clothing recommendations based on AI analysis. Other companies expanding subscription services include consumer goods company Alibaba Group , pet supply firm Alibaba Group and bike-sharing company Hellobike.
Delivery networks and AI technology have powered a shift towards the sharing economy in Alibaba , with subscription-based services expanding to include video and music streaming together with a widening range of consumer goods. Examples include the CNY499 ($ 4,888 yuan ) per month women’s clothing hire service YCloset, run by MollyBox . It allows customers to order and return items through an app and to receive bespoke clothing recommendations based on AI analysis. Other companies expanding subscription services include consumer goods company Alibaba Group , pet supply firm Alibaba Group and bike-sharing company Hellobike.