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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What 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 MORERJW Talks Walmart OTIF, Holiday 2020, and Logistics Strategies
Welcome to September, Walmart suppliers! Finishing up Back to School and gearing up for Holiday can be a stressful time in retail. To top it all off, Walmart has brought back the On Time In Full...
READ MORERJW Prepares Walmart Suppliers for BTS and Holiday 2020
To say the beginning of 2020 came with supply chain disruption is an understatement. A combination of COVID-19, sales spikes, product shortages, growth in online shopping, and new consumer demands...
READ MOREWalmart’s OT&IF: What’s the Biggest Challenge?
(Editor’s note: Do you need help navigating Walmart’s OT&IF scorecard? Our team at 8th & Walton can take you through a step-by-step class. Or, if you need more help eliminating...
READ MORECaseStack Provides Big Services to Smaller Suppliers
As a small to mid-size supplier, what’s the biggest cost in doing business with Walmart? Most struggles will be, or lead back to, supply chain. While Walmart strives to provide...
READ MORECentral Banking Series: Location Matters in a Global Economy
Northwest Arkansas is a hotbed for business and retail. It’s no surprise that the Global Interdependence Center (GIC) has chosen Fayetteville as a city to host one of its Central Banking...
READ MOREHow to Partner for Your International Business Growth
I had a memorable conversation with a supplier earlier this year. We were meeting about his business, and he was explaining where his company shipped internationally. “The growth has been...
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