What Is TI/HI Palleting? Best Practices for Suppliers
Walmart expects suppliers to focus on improving each “link” in their supply chain. From item creation to getting product to its stores on time and in full, Walmart asks suppliers to...
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Category: Walmart Supplier Glossary
What Is On-Shelf Availability (OSA)? A Guide for Suppliers
On-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...
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The weakest link in the retail supply chain will always be the same: communication. Human error, wrong information on purchase orders, confused delivery times and locations all cost retailers money....
READ MOREWalmart Slogan: “Save Money. Live Better.” Meaning
Walmart’s slogan is more than simple advertising — the four-word branding represents Walmart’s worldwide mission and also has a rich history dating back to its founder. Though it took a...
READ MOREReceipt of Goods
Walmart holds its suppliers accountable for each link in its supply chain. Understanding and improving each piece helps keep costs down and get merchandise in the hands of customers faster. Each step...
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There has never been more opportunity to sell products at Walmart. Suppliers wishing to work with Walmart for the first time have a variety of options. Whether shipping product to Walmart stores,...
READ MORECollaborative 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 MOREWalmart 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...
READ MOREStore Within a Store (SWAS)
Brick-and-mortar retailers are looking for innovative ways to increase foot traffic. As shopping trends like online ordering, home delivery, and curbside pickup keep shoppers out of stores,...
READ MOREList 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...
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