Resources, articles, and podcasts that focus on the needs and interests of suppliers working with Walmart or aspiring to do so.
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 MOREWhen 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....
READ MOREWhat is the difference between prepaid versus collect delivery? Which is better if you are supplying to Walmart? Whether to use a prepaid or collect delivery method is part of every supplier’s...
READ MOREOn-shelf availability may be the hottest subject in retail at the moment. Phantom inventory, missing-in-action merchandise, and empty shelves affect all of us — retailers, suppliers, and certainly...
READ MOREThe 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 MORESince 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 MOREWalmart 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 MOREWelcome 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 MORE 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 MOREWalmart 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...
READ MORE