Core Viewpoint - The express delivery industry is experiencing a "volume increase and price decrease" situation, with companies shifting focus from price competition to quality and service improvement [1][2]. Group 1: Industry Performance - In July, major express delivery companies reported varying revenue growth, with Shentong Express seeing a 9.95% increase in revenue but a 1.50% decrease in revenue per package [1]. - YTO Express reported a 12.08% increase in revenue but a 7.20% decrease in revenue per package [1]. - Yunda Holdings experienced a 3.75% revenue growth with a 3.54% drop in revenue per package [1]. - SF Express's logistics and supply chain business saw a 9.95% revenue increase, while revenue per package fell by 14.02% [1]. Group 2: Strategic Shifts - Companies are moving away from the "price for volume" model to focus on quality and service upgrades, as stated by Shentong Express's management [2]. - The industry is expected to transition from "price wars" to "value wars," emphasizing service quality to gain market share [2]. - Experts predict that with ongoing anti-involution policies, leading companies will accelerate their shift towards service and efficiency competition, potentially improving industry profit margins within one to two years [2]. Group 3: Technological Advancements - The express delivery industry is increasingly adopting intelligent and digital applications to enhance operational efficiency, such as automated sorting and big data for route optimization [3]. - Digital management is improving supply chain transparency and customer experience [3]. - Long-term, technology-driven advancements are expected to accelerate industry consolidation, putting pressure on smaller logistics companies to transform, while leading firms with technological capabilities will dominate the market [3].