Handy OTIF Charges Schedule
In January, Walmart published its OTIF Charges Schedule for the year. Three months later, that schedule is on the front burner once again because Walmart changed its Academy — and that has made...
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Case Study: Ocean’s Halo and Walmart – A Partnership Driving Category Growth
Opportunity Ocean’s Halo, a producer of seaweed-based snacks, sought to expand its market presence by partnering with Walmart. The goal was to introduce their products to a broader audience and...
READ MOREHow You Can Avoid Common Errors in Item Management
As a Walmart supplier, it’s important you’re aware of common errors in Item Management and how to fix or avoid them. Item Management, as you know, is the tool suppliers all use to create, set up,...
READ MOREHappy New Walmart Fiscal Year!
Best Practices for Walmart Suppliers Welcome to the new year! We wish you success and prosperity in 2025! With the new year, you as a Walmart supplier will see exciting new opportunities. When...
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 MORE3 Pitfalls and Solutions for Walmart Sidekick Promotions
You have a great product. You have terrific packaging. Now, to get the customer’s attention, you’ve developed a wonderful sidekick display. And your buyer just approved it! A game changer....
READ MOREScintilla™ Column Names: 6 Key DSS Renames
One of the first things Walmart suppliers notice when they begin working with Walmart’s Scintilla™ is the difference between the names of the columns and the familiar Decision Support column...
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3 Tips for a Walmart Year With 53 Weeks Walmart’s fiscal year occasionally includes 53 weeks instead of the standard 52. The year that ends in January 2025 — Walmart Fiscal Year End 2025 —...
READ MOREWhat Is a Walmart Broker? Pros/Cons of Hiring One
Ever wondered what a Walmart broker does and if those services would help you? Find out what a Walmart broker offers, the pluses and minuses of working with one, how to go about finding a broker who...
READ MOREMake Walmart’s Supplier One Work for You
The news is out: Walmart has launched Supplier One, and it is available for all suppliers to use now. It can be accessed through the Supplier One app in Retail Link® or through the website. An...
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