WALMART TERMINOLOGY

This FREE guide with over 480 definitions and abbreviations is a ready reference for every Walmart supplier who needs to be in-the-know. It explains terms used in retail in general as well as phrases and acronyms used by Walmart’s buyers, planners, and replenishment managers. A valuable resource to keep close at hand.

Walmart Acronyms and Terminology


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Just a Sample: Walmart Acronyms and Abbreviations at a Glance

3PL Third-party Logistics
AURA Average Unit Retail
BOL Bill of Lading
BTS Back to School
CCS Cost Change Scenario
DSD Direct Store Delivery
EDI Electronic Data Interchange
FMCG Fast-Moving Consumer Goods
GLN Global Location Number
IED Item Effective Date
MABD Must Arrive By Date
NOVA New Order Validation and Approval
OGP Online Grocery Pickup
OTIF On-Time In-Full
PDQ Pallet Display Quality or Pretty Darn Quick
SFS Ship From Store
SKU Stock Keeping Unit
SQEP Supplier Quality Excellence Program
WTMS Walmart Transportation Management System