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 names. *
To help you, 8th & Walton has selected six renamed, frequently-used terms and the reasons behind those changes.
DSS COLUMN NAME > SCINTILLA™ COLUMN NAME
Item Nbr > Walmart Item Number
This change reflects Walmart’s branding and provides clear, recognizable terms for item tracking, making it more intuitive for users, especially new users.
Item Desc 1 > Item Name
This change aligns with standard product naming conventions and reduces confusion by eliminating the previous terminology, which could be ambiguous to new users.
UPC > Walmart UPC Number
This change makes the reporting data more uniform across platforms and clearly indicates that it’s the Walmart-specific UPC.
Vendor Stk Nbr > Vendor Stock ID
This change provides clearer labeling, using a more widely recognized term across industries.
Net Ship Qty > Net Receipt Quantity – This Year AND Gross Ship Qty > Gross Receipt Quantity – This Year
These updated and expanded terms help users distinguish between net and gross amounts more clearly.
How to find the names of other column re-names in Scintilla™
Scintilla™ includes features to make these column name changes more accessible. When selecting a column, hover over it, and a gray box will appear, providing the column’s current name, alias name (the previous name used in Decision Support), and a brief description of what it represents. This hover functionality makes it easy to transition without needing to memorize every new name.
If you need help with names and data attributes
To access support directly within Scintilla™:
- Click the three lines at the top right of your Scintilla™ dashboard.
- Locate and select the Support button.
- Within the Support page, find the Attributes and Glossary section.
- Here, you can access the Data Dictionary.
The Data Dictionary enables you to search for specific columns, view current definitions, and get more context on each column’s function and data scope.
If you need further 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.
