Segmentation 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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Analytics vs. Market Research
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...
READ MOREWalmart’s Unapproved Factories in Bangladesh
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...
READ MORE5 Changes in Walmart Post Audit Claims
Walmart has announced some changes in the way it deals with chargebacks or post-audit claims. The retailer makes deductions to correct pricing discrepancies or to offset costs arising from shipping...
READ MORE10 Ways to Revamp Packaging and Lift Sales
You might wish that shoppers would come to your product aisle, stand squarely in front of the shelf, peruse all the packages, and give you an opportunity to prove that your product is better than the...
READ MORESupplier Evaluation Risk: Determining a Supplier’s Trustworthiness
Purchasing a product or service from a business for the first time can require a certain degree of risk evaluation. The consumer who is comparing quality and pricing with competing products and...
READ MORERetail Link and Demographics
Retail Link gives you huge amounts of data about your products. You know where they’re most likely to sell, when, in what quantities, and with which other products. This data can be connected...
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