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🍽️ Why you should try Walmart’s new multi-channel fulfillment solution

🍽️ Why you should try Walmart’s new multi-channel fulfillment solution

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September 02, 2024

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Why you should try Walmart’s new multi-channel fulfillment solution

Walmart’s Let’s Grow summit was indeed eventful. The retail titan dropped a lot of bombshells, including a warm welcome to pre-owned items on the platform.

But perhaps one of the best updates Walmart delivered is its grand plan to help sellers elevate their fulfillment strategies. Supply Chain Dive detailed how Walmart’s new Multichannel Solutions program will fulfill orders and manage returns from any ecommerce site!

🔎 The deets

The program will be accessible to all U.S. marketplace sellers starting Sept. 10, 2024.
Offers logistics services ranging from China-to-U.S. ocean shipping service to local delivery capabilities. 🚢
Guarantees reliable shipping and competitive rates, averaging 15% lower than the competition (a.k.a. Amazon)
If you avail of this service, you can choose between expedited shipping (2 business days) and a standard shipping option (3–5 days).
- Note: This does not apply for sales events and peak season when orders surge.
Automates customer orders with API integrations and solution providers.

Should you go for it?

If you’re a multi-channel merchant who wants to make sure all your ‘eggs’ get delivered no matter which platform they were ordered from, then it’s definitely a must-try! It’ll surely simplify multi-channel selling and inventory management since you only have one pool to fulfill all orders.

If you wish to leverage Walmart’s world-class supply chain, check the eligibility requirements now to see if you can add this program to your logistics mix. 🍽️

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