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First 5 Steps to Using Walmart Scintilla™ Basic

Terry Clear |
January 23, 2024

Walmart’s emergence as a retail technology leader includes innovations for the benefit of associates, customers, and suppliers.

Walmart Scintilla™ is one of these innovations, offering a comprehensive platform to analyze and leverage information effectively. Learning to use Walmart Scintilla™ and harnessing its full potential enhances your supplier business and your relationship with Walmart.

This article is tailored to assist Scintilla ™Basic users; Scintilla ™Charter users already have access to additional functionality and data.

Walmart Scintilla™ Basic: Step-by-Step

Log in to Walmart Scintilla™ with your existing Retail Link© credentials and MFA process on this link. Once you’re logged in, it’s time to create your first report:

  1. Run a new report: Generating a custom report begins by clicking the “New Report” button.
  2. Select the data set: Choose the data set you want to pull. Walmart Scintilla™ Basic offers several options, from mark-ups/mark-downs to inventory and warehouse information.
  3. Choose columns and apply filters: Customize your report by selecting the relevant columns and applying filters. This step ensures that you focus on the data most pertinent to your analysis, such as time elements or department numbers.
  4. Name your report and set a schedule: Give your report a name and specify its frequency or scheduling preferences. This step ensures you receive the information you need when you need it.
  5. Download the output file: Once your report is ready, download the output file, containing valuable insights crucial for informed decision-making.

How 8th & Walton Can Help

With over 280 years of combined Walmart and Walmart supplier experience, 8th & Walton offers advisory services and training that can help you with Quick Item and virtually all your Walmart work. If you are new to Walmart, a small to mid-sized team, or busy making your product outstanding, let us help. Contact us to find out more about how we can make you a better supplier to Walmart. Fill out the form below, and we’ll be in touch to discuss how we can support your team.

8th & Walton, LLC, Bentonville, AR is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Walmart or its affiliates. All references to Walmart, as well as its affiliates, trademarks, and brands, are not intended to imply that 8th & Walton LLC is a Walmart vehicle for advertising or any other commercial purposes. Retail Link® and Walmart Scintilla™ are registered trademarks of Walmart.

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About Author

Terry Clear

Terry Clear spent nearly a decade at Walmart before joining 8th & Walton in 2014, including significant time on the Global Replenishment System project from its pre-launch stage. He later moved into Walmart's Transportation and Logistics division as Senior Manager of Merchandise Logistics for Consumables, Health, and Wellness, where he earned a supply chain patent for improving processes for perishable products. Since joining 8th & Walton, Terry has applied that expertise to help suppliers operate effectively with Walmart across operations, sales, and finance — with a particular focus on helping teams move from feeling overwhelmed by complexity to performing at a high level.