ITEM 360-1:
The Groundwork of Item Creation
Before you build your first item, discover what item creation is all about and why it is so important. Learn the foundation, the building blocks, and the background of this extensive system. Then you will have a solid base of practical knowledge when you begin creating your items.
Not just for Walmart suppliers! The content of this class applies to all suppliers and all retailers.
Learn the best item creation practices so when you begin to create items you avoid errors that cost you time and money. Find out about different types of bar codes (including two-dimensional bar codes) and how EPC and RFID will affect item creation. How data flows, the packaging hierarchy, the importance of accuracy, what you must know to enter items correctly — learn all this and more for greater item creation accuracy and success.
Meet Your Teacher
Joel Graham is a seasoned leader with 37 years of retail experience, 28 of them with Walmart and Sam’s Club. He led the Sam’s Club UPC/Item File Team for 10 years and worked in Walmart’s buying, replenishment, and operations areas as well as in its frozen, candy, HBA, OTC, pets, and dry grocery categories. An expert facilitator and advisor with over 15 years of presentation experience, Joel’s specialties include item file creation and management; packaging; accounting; compliance, including WERCS and factory disclosure; GTIN/GS1/Data Sync/GDSN; and all aspects of Retail Link®, Supply Chain, supply chain, and e-commerce.