Youlife Group Announces Strategic Partnership with VCI Global
Youlife Group Inc., a prominent provider of blue-collar lifetime services in China, has recently signed a non-binding letter of intent with VCI Global Limited. This collaboration aims to co-develop a cutting-edge platform known as Workforce-as-a-Service (WaaS), which leverages robotics and artificial intelligence to transform industrial operations across ASEAN and other emerging markets.
The Vision for Workforce-as-a-Service
The WaaS initiative is designed to enhance productivity and efficiency in various industries by integrating advanced technology with human management. This innovative approach seeks to replace traditional labor and automation models with a scalable service structure that guarantees operational capacity without the overhead of purchasing equipment or hiring extensive workforces.
The WaaS platform is anticipated to feature:
- - AI-powered computer vision for quality control and defect detection
- - Autonomous robots for material handling and packaging
- - Workforce orchestration algorithms for real-time scheduling and optimization
- - Machine learning capabilities for predictive maintenance
- - Centralized dashboards to monitor operations remotely across multiple sites
This comprehensive system will allow a single operator to oversee multiple robotic systems, significantly increasing the output per worker while elevating blue-collar jobs to higher-value technical roles.
Strategic Deployment Plan
Initial deployments of the WaaS platform will concentrate on sectors that show strong demand for automation and rapid ROI, such as food processing, logistics, light manufacturing, and agricultural processing. Each deployment will be governed by multi-year service contracts that aim for long-term scalability and regional replication.
Rather than investing heavily in equipment, clients can secure guaranteed productivity levels through service-level agreements. This transition from headcount reliance to output-based productivity is expected to unlock new growth opportunities across diverse industries within the ASEAN region.
Collaboration Dynamics with VCI Global
As part of this strategic partnership, VCI Global will contribute its expertise in robotics system architecture and AI software, alongside financing and regional scaling capabilities. Meanwhile, Youlife will take charge of workforce sourcing, on-site operations, and regulatory compliance. The combined efforts of Youlife and VCI Global are set to establish a new category of AI-driven workforce infrastructure that aligns with national productivity and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals.
Mr. Yunlei Wang, Youlife's CEO, noted, "This initiative isn’t just about automating tasks; it’s about fundamentally restructuring the operating framework of blue-collar work with AI and robotics."
Similarly, Ms. Liqun Yao, the acting CFO, emphasized that this model will revolutionize industries by fostering an environment of efficiency and growth.
Future Expansion Plans
Following initial pilot projects, Youlife plans to broaden the platform's reach throughout ASEAN, aligning with governmental automation initiatives and exploring strategic partnerships for rapid regional adoption.
The letter of intent is non-binding, meaning that the completion of any future transaction is contingent upon finalized agreements, due diligence, and regulatory approval. Thus, the journey toward a transformative workforce model is only just beginning.
About Youlife Group Inc.
Youlife stands as a leading entity in the blue-collar service sector, actively working to modernize blue-collar employment through innovative data management, training, and AI solutions. With a solid network of domestic and international branches and partnerships with renowned enterprises, Youlife is committed to providing scalable workforce infrastructures. For more information, please visit
Youlife's official site.