How to deliver on Ele.me: Revealing the operational logic and hot topics of instant delivery
In recent years, with the surge in demand for instant delivery, Ele.me, as the leading domestic food delivery platform, has attracted much attention for its delivery model. This article will combine the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days, structurally analyze the delivery process of Ele.me, and attach relevant hot data.
1. The core process of Ele.me’s delivery

Ele.me’s delivery system is mainly divided into the following steps:
| steps | Description | Time consuming |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Order Receipt | The system automatically allocates or the rider grabs the order | ≤30 seconds |
| 2. Pick up food | The rider comes to the store to verify the order | 3-8 minutes |
| 3. Delivery in progress | Intelligent path planning + real-time positioning | Depends on distance |
| 4. Delivery | Contactless/in-person delivery | 1-2 minutes |
2. Related data of hot topics in the past 10 days
Through hotspot monitoring across the entire network, we found the following high-frequency discussions related to Ele.me delivery:
| topic | heat index | Main discussion points |
|---|---|---|
| Extreme weather delivery fees rise | 8.7/10 | Price increase reaches 200% during heavy rains |
| Drone delivery test | 9.2/10 | Shanghai pilot 5-minute delivery |
| Privacy face sheet upgrade | 7.5/10 | Hide the last two digits of the user's house number |
| Night delivery security | 8.1/10 | Added rider emergency alarm function |
3. Technology-driven distribution optimization
Ele.me has recently launched three major innovative initiatives:
1.Intelligent Scheduling System 4.0: Using machine learning to predict restaurant meal delivery times, the error is controlled within ±2 minutes, and rider waiting times are reduced by 18% year-on-year.
2.Dynamic incubator: Using phase change material technology, it can maintain 60℃ for 45 minutes in winter and extend the cold keeping time to 60 minutes in summer.
3.Voice interaction helmet: Supports dialect recognition, riders can complete order status updates through voice, and operation efficiency increases by 30%.
4. Delivery issues that users are most concerned about
| Question type | Proportion | solution |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery timeout | 42% | Coupons will be automatically issued after 15 minutes. |
| Spilled food | 28% | Special anti-spill packaging + full compensation |
| Temperature not up to standard | 19% | Temperature sensor real-time monitoring |
| communication barriers | 11% | AI intelligent translation system |
5. Forecast of future distribution trends
According to industry data analysis, Ele.me may focus on developing in 2024:
•Community micro warehouse: Front warehouse coverage reaches 80%, achieving extremely fast delivery in 10 minutes
•Self-driving delivery vehicle: 5,000 single tests have been completed in Hangzhou
•carbon credit system: Coupons redeemable for electric vehicle delivery
From the above structured analysis, it can be seen that Ele.me is continuously optimizing the delivery experience through technological innovation. Judging from user needs reflected in hot topics,Efficiency, safety, environmental protectionwill become the three core directions for the development of instant delivery in the future.
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