Resources, articles, and podcasts that focus on the needs and interests of suppliers working with Walmart or aspiring to do so.
Why Purchase Orders Matter Purchase orders (POs) are at the heart of your Walmart business. They confirm demand, guide production planning, and help ensure shelves stay full. When POs don’t show up...
READ MOREEvery Walmart supplier—large or small—eventually faces the same operational reality: scheduled closings. Whether it’s a full-company holiday shutdown or simply an annual maintenance window,...
READ MORERetailers and suppliers work together to grow sales and lower costs. Achieving one or both of these goals begins by making improvements to the supply chain. From the purchase of raw materials to the...
READ MOREThe news is out: Walmart has launched Supplier One, and it is available for all suppliers to use now. It can be accessed through the Supplier One app in Retail Link® or through the website. An...
READ MOREAs consumer demands evolve, retailers place higher expectations on suppliers. Today’s consumers know they don’t have to wait for an item they want. They can find it on another store shelf or...
READ MOREEvery Walmart initiative supports one goal: Get the customers what they want, when they want it, and at an affordable price. In other words, improving the supply chain will not only keep items in...
READ MOREIt is very difficult to predict retail sales. Every analyst knows what standard peak times are for their category, but each year brings new opportunities (good and bad!). Shopping trends, unexpected...
READ MOREPart of an efficient supply chain process is knowing where your shipments are at any given time. Accurate tracking is essential for suppliers and retailers as freight moves not only from warehouse to...
READ MOREThe amount of tools, apps, guides, and scorecards Walmart provides for its suppliers can sometimes feel overwhelming! Even trying to find the right resource for the task at hand can be a challenge....
READ MOREOne of the most delicate balancing acts retail suppliers must maintain is accurate inventory levels. Not enough inventory can result in lost sales and loss of customer loyalty. Too much inventory can...
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