Walmart

E-tailing update: Brick-and-mortar retailers struck back

Monday, November 4, 2024 · Larry Lapide The pandemic put both Walmart and Amazon in very good positions. They both ensured that they always had the goods, as well as the employee labor needed during the pandemic. Since then, Walmart has done a fair amount relative to its competitiveness vis a vis Amazon.

The art of winning at supply chain technology: Lessons from managing tech for the largest private trucking fleet in the U.S.

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 · Vijay Cherukuru Six critical strategies are essential considerations for supply chain operations and technology executives embarking on a technology modernization, digital transformation or innovation initiative.

Join the Real Housewives of Supply Chain, change leaders in exclusive sessions at NextGen Supply Chain Conference

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 · Brian Straight For the first time, the NextGen Supply Chain Conference will be offering exclusive small-group, interactive sessions on issues women in supply chain face, how to implement change management, and the path to building resilient supply chains.

Early bird pricing expires soon for NextGen Supply Chain Conference registration

Friday, August 30, 2024 · Brian Straight The NextGen Supply Chain Conference is offering an early bird pricing discount for the Oct. 21-23 conference, but the opportunity to attend the conference at the lower price expires Sept. 6.

Walmart named NextGen Supply Chain Visionary Award winner

Monday, August 5, 2024 · Brian Straight Walmart’s Karisa Sprague will accept the NextGen Supply Chain Visionary Award at the upcoming NextGen Supply Chain conference in October.

Schneider Electric maintains spot atop Gartner’s Top 25 supply chains

Thursday, May 23, 2024 · 24/7 Staff For the second year in a row, Schneider Electric has been named the top supply chain in Gartner’s annual global rankings.

Wiliot names Thaddeus Segura to lead new Data Division

Wednesday, February 22, 2023 · SCMR Staff Segura, as vice president of data products and algorithms, will lead the company's effort to help users realize the benefits of ambient IoT.

Sustainability Part 1: Walmart’s new PPA takes Project Gigaton to the next level

Sunday, November 27, 2022 · Bob Trebilcock Five key suppliers have signed on to jointly purchase renewable energy over the next 12 years.

Alert Innovation signs definitive agreement to be acquired by Walmart

Thursday, October 6, 2022 · SCMR Staff The two companies have been working together on market fulfillment center technology since 2016.

Walmart announces four next generation fulfillment centers

Friday, June 3, 2022 · SCMR Staff The retailer says they will provide 75% of the U.S. with next- or two-day shipping for e-commerce orders. .

Plug Power supplies Walmart with green hydrogen to fuel retailer’s fleet of lift trucks

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 · SCMR Staff Liquid green hydrogen to fuel up to 9,500 lift trucks across Walmart distribution and fulfillment centers.

Walmart builds Olive Branch, MS fulfillment center

Friday, January 21, 2022 · Gary Forger The 1-million plus square foot facility is the retailer’s first e-commerce center in Mississippi.

Supply Chain Startup: Automating the grocery store at Alert Innovation

Friday, August 14, 2020 · Bob Trebilcock The vision is to bring bringing materials handling automation to grocery store e-fulfillment

On-demand delivery moving really quickly

Wednesday, October 17, 2018 · Gary Forger, special projects editor When two days is too long, on-demand networks step in to deliver orders in hours or even minutes. This is hot enough that four-year old startups are having to share the space with the likes of Target, WalMart, Home Depot and even Amazon. Ultimately, delighting customers is…

NextGen Supply Chain: The emerging role for drones

Tuesday, June 19, 2018 · Bob Trebilcock Drones are finding their niche in the supply chain, says Matt Yearling. It just might not be where you expected to find them.