Supplier Onboarding Journey - Post-Agreement Activation

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Setup and Logistics

Steps for preparing your products to be sold at Walmart.

Refer to the previous steps here.

Steps - Supplier One

Action and Resources

6. Item Creation

Learn how to create items. Training resources focus on importance of precise item setup to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction. Once item creation is complete, merchants review and finalize item approval.

6a. Item Basics and Trade Configuration

Explore key Walmart item concepts like trade item hierarchy, case and break packs, shippers, assortments, and traits. Learn More: Navigate to the Trade Item Configurations tab in item setup spreadsheets.

6b. Item Set Up Spreadsheet

Learn how to use the item setup spreadsheet to configure items in bulk, understand the purpose of each tab, and identify which attributes to complete.

6c. Item Corrections / How to Fix Errors

If the status is “Supplier Action Required” there are item errors or requested updates that need to be addressed for approval. Resources on how to correct item creation errors.

6d. Item FAQs

Common questions and answers about items and Supplier One basics.

6e. Brand Registration

Resources to register your brand. Brand ID is required when creating an item. If needing a Brand ID, contact BUSSOUGOV@walmart.com.

7. EDI B2B Step Up

Post-Agreement EDI-B2B process to follow.

7a. Advance Ship Notice (ASN)

Learn more about the Advance Ship Notice (ASN) setup process.

8. Ship Point Management (Aspen)

ASN/DEX Selection, Transportation Ship Points, Warehouse information (Post Agreement) First system requiring creating Ship Points.

Ship Points are also required to be created in ASPEN system once supplier agreement is complete.

Shipping Points & Transportation

Steps - Supply Chain

Action and Resources

Transportation (Collect)

This step provides an overview of transportation channels and information on various programs used to ensure products are handled according to appropriate standards

A. Shipping and Routing Guide

Key resources and tools to effectively manage collect transportation processes. The Shipping & Routing Guide provides full instructions and expectations for Collect suppliers. The Quick Start Guide outlines 7 steps to get started.

B. Transportation Portal Access & Request a Collect Ship Point

Starting with requesting access to the Transportation Portal . In the Transportation Portal you may: Open and view tickets for assistance, access knowledge base resources, and Create Ship Points (Second system that requires creating Ship Points).

Open a Ship Point Request ticket in the Transportation Portal at least 30 days before you plan to start shipping. This is required even if you see ship point information in Supplier One or ASPEn.

C. Transportation Supply Chain Portal (TSCP) 2.0

TSCP 2.0 is the portal where you will utilize Confirm Shipment to submit your POs into Transportation routing, then monitor Routing Status for load and carrier assignments. To request access to (TSCP 2.0) follow instructions in the Shipping and Routing Guide.

Transportation (Prepaid)

Scheduler 2.0 is a scheduling tool to manage the scheduling of delivery appointments to DCs.

Getting Started: Confirming Methods

Transportation will determine the method each supplier will utilize for submitting POs into routing.

  • Confirm Shipment: Supplier will confirm each PO into routing in TSCP 2.0 (default method).
  • EDI 753: Suppliers may choose to submit POs into routing via EDI instead of Confirming.
  • Auto Confirm: POs are systematically entered into routing and will be optimized to loads (Perishable only).
  • AutoReady: POs are systematically entered into routing in full truckload groupings.

PO Confirmation

Below is the process after a PO has been successfully confirmed:

  1. PO is successfully confirmed in TSCP 2.0.
  2. PO is submitted in Walmart's TMS and listed in Routing Status.
    All Collect suppliers are responsible to follow shipping instructions provided in Routing Status in TSCP 2.0.
  3. Optimization assigns PO to a Load.
  4. Carrier assignment process begins.
  5. Carrier receives instructions from Walmart after tender is accepted.
  6. CPD, CDD and Carrier details are listed in Routing Status.

Transportation Resources


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