Walmart RFID Technology: What Suppliers Need to Know
(Note: to hear our RFID Retail Supplier Podcast with Mike Graen, click the “play” button above. Don’t forget to request a FREE consultation about your RFID issues.) Suppliers and...
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List of Walmart Deduction Codes Defined
“Why is Walmart refusing to pay the full amount of this invoice?” Walmart suppliers are researching that question every month. As the company initiates more programs to improve supplier...
READ MOREHub Group Explains 2021 Challenges and Local-Fulfillment
The retail landscape has changed drastically over the last year. The pandemic, new requirements from retailers, changes in shopper demands, and accelerated online purchases are just a few challenges...
READ MOREWalmart OTIF: A Supplier’s Guide to On-Time In-Full
As consumer demands continue to evolve, retailers place higher expectations on suppliers. Today’s consumer knows they don’t have to wait for an item they want to be in-stock. They can...
READ MOREWalmart SQEP Brings New Accountability and Monetary Penalties
Walmart’s SQEP launched February 1, 2021. This initiative measures suppliers on new accountability standards and penalizes them for non-compliance. On our latest Retail Supplier Podcast (click...
READ MOREThe 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...
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 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 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 MOREHow to Conquer the Challenge of Retail-Ready Packaging
Walmart Suppliers have been asked to make many changes to processes over the last few years. From systems updates to On Time In Full, every new initiative goes back to the common goal: getting...
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