Group 1 - The first step for merchants to join JD's Huicai platform is to connect with the procurement personnel, who will verify the merchant's overall situation [1][8] - Upon passing the verification, merchants will receive a vendor information registration form to fill out [1] - After submission, the procurement personnel will report the information through the internal system for approval, leading to the issuance of a unique supplier code [1] Group 2 - With the supplier code, merchants can proceed to create and activate their dedicated VC backend through the registration process [2] - If the merchant's trademark is not yet recorded in the JD Huicai system, they must submit relevant brand information for entry; if already recorded, this step can be skipped [3] Group 3 - Merchants need to submit an application to add product lines according to their business categories, ensuring compliance with platform entry standards [4] - Logistics parameters must be configured during the entry process, and merchants planning to use a direct shipping model must pass a specialized exam organized by the platform [5] Group 4 - The product creation phase involves filling out detailed product information, which is crucial for enhancing operational effectiveness [6] - Finally, merchants must sign a formal cooperation agreement with the JD platform to establish a legal and compliant partnership [7]