The Bigger Walmart Story: 98% OTIF or 2021 SQEP?
Since Walmart first implemented its On Time In Full (OTIF) initiative years ago, Colby Beland has monitored the program closely and helped Walmart suppliers. Colby is Vice President of...
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How will Walmart’s OTIF Update Impact E-commerce?
Just weeks ago, Walmart announced it was adjusting standards for the On Time In Full (OTIF) initiative. Supply chain expectations for suppliers increased to 98% for both On Time and In Full. The new...
READ MOREWhat does Walmart’s Sept. 15 OTIF Update Mean for You?
Walmart recently announced changes to its On Time In Full (OTIF) metrics. As suppliers prepare for Holiday deliveries, new guidelines mean a huge adjustment at the busiest time of year for retail....
READ MOREI Never Knew Walmart’s Retail Link® Did That!
Have you ever been frustrated working in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, or some other application? Then, a co-worker hovers over your shoulder and shows you a quick step that makes it easy and saves you...
READ MOREHow to Reduce Shoplifting Now — 4 Tips
Shoplifting — or shrinkage as it’s called in the retailer community — is bad for everyone. It hurts the retailer (no dollars at the cash register), the supplier (no payment for...
READ MORE4 Big Issues with On Time In Full (OTIF)
Many questions still loom around Walmart’s introduction of On Time In Full (OTIF) guidelines for suppliers. While strict adherence to OTIF won’t go into effect until August 2017,...
READ MOREAsk the Expert: When Do I Need a New Vendor Number?
Q: Do I need a different vendor number for Walmart.com than what we use for Walmart stores? Walmart assigns a 6-digit vendor number to each CPG supplier. This number will be customized by department...
READ MOREAsk the Expert: Do I Even Want to Be 100% In-Stock?
Q: “Currently, each of our items has an in-stock threshold of 99%. Our buyer is asking when we will be at 100%. Is this feasible? How big of a difference is 1%? How do I handle this?” In retail,...
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