Global Location Number (GLN)
GLN stands for Global Location Number. Walmart’s US is 0078742000008 and Walmart Canada is 0681131000000. It’s a number that identifies the physical location of a company, and thus...
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Empowering Women Together
Walmart’s Women’s Empowerment Program has many facets. One is Empowering Women Together, an initiative to spotlight products designed and produced by small, woman-owned businesses. The...
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ISD stands for Information Systems Division. There’s more than one thing that sets Walmart apart from other retailers, but there’s no question about the importance of technology. Being...
READ MORERetail Link 2.0
Big news for Retail Link is the coming rollout of Retail Link 2.0. This is a major change, not a cosmetic makeover. The big question on everyone’s mind? There are two. Some will immediately be...
READ MORESegmentation Analysis Tool (SAT)
If the last time you used the term “SAT” was when you took the Scholastic Aptitude Test, you might get a familiar feeling when you hear about the SAT for Walmart suppliers. Segmentation?...
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Have you heard that Facebook is no longer popular with teens? That Millennials aren’t brand loyal? That Hispanic shoppers buy more fresh produce? These important insights have all been reported...
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In recent years, Walmart has been making an effort to tighten standards for ethical sourcing for products. Until recently, it was not uncommon for U.S. suppliers to have only a vague idea of just...
READ MORECorrection of Errors (COE)
COE stands for Correction of Errors. One observer calls it “business journaling.” It’s the practice of taking time to do a weekly or monthly recap of your business, writing down...
READ MORE3 Great Times for Store Specific Orders
Store Specific Orders are, in theory, an additional order for a specific store requested by the Buyer or Replenishment Manager. In reality, it often makes sense for the supplier to initiate SSOs with...
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