Three-Minute Thursdays: What’s the deal with tariffs?
Editor’s note: Recently, we’ve been featuring a lot of stories about tariffs here at Walmart & Retail News. Today, I sat down with Terry Clear, 8th & Walton’s Director of...
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Resources, articles, and podcasts that focus on the needs and interests of suppliers working with Walmart or aspiring to do so.
Category: Supply Chain
Collaborative Planning, Forecasting and Replenishment (CPFR)
Retailers 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 MOREMake Walmart’s Supplier One Work for You
The 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 MOREWalmart OTIF: A Supplier’s Guide to On-Time In-Full
As 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 MOREWhat Is Walmart SQEP? Meaning, Phases, Penalties, & More
Every 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 MORERetail Demand Forecasting: How to Forecast Retail Sales
It 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 MOREWhat Is a SCAC Code? A Guide for Carriers & Suppliers
Part 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 MOREWalmart NOVA: Overview, Uses, & How to Access It
The 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 MOREWhat Is a Ladder Plan? A Guide for Retail Suppliers
One 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...
READ MOREPrepaid vs. Collect: Freight Terms & Meanings Explained
When suppliers enter into partnerships with retailers, which delivery method is best: prepaid or collect? The short answer is it depends! The true answer is what we’ll explain in this article....
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