Janice R. Andrews
We are excited to share that customers will be able to enjoy the advantages of our next-generation supply chain throughout this holiday shopping season, which represents a big milestone. We have improved our supply chain, retail, and delivery capacities by making significant investments in state-of-the-art technology. This ensures that customers can obtain anything they want, whenever they want, regardless of how they purchase.
More Convenience with Options for Same-Day Delivery:
We are adding more same-day delivery slots starting this Christmas season, with services being offered until 10:30 p.m. With 4,000 locations offering Late Night Delivery until 10:30 p.m. and Express Delivery in as short as 30 minutes, customers may now select On-Demand delivery times. To further ensure that our customers and Walmart+ members receive their things when and how they want them, we are adding this option to our already available same-day delivery, express delivery, and in-home delivery options.
With stores fully staffed and more independent contractors on the Spark Driver platform, we are confident in offering speed and convenience as the holiday season draws near. With the help of our last-mile network and retailers, we are able to provide same-day delivery to more than 80% of Americans.
Increased Two-Day and Next-Day Shipping:
With next- or two-day shipping available for approximately 90% of the US population, including marketplace items carried by Walmart Fulfillment Services, we are pleased to have broadened our customer base. Our brand-new, next-generation fulfillment facilities in Joliet, Illinois; McCordsville, Indiana; and Lancaster, Texas are open for business this Christmas season. These 1.5 million square foot facilities greatly expand our next-day delivery capabilities and provide a wider selection of the most popular items of the season.
Assured Order Accuracy and Product Availability:
Over the course of the holiday season, we have taken the following steps to make sure our clients have all they need:
AI-Powered Inventory Management: By automatically sending more products to areas with high demand and redistributing inventory as needed, our patent-pending AI technology arranges products based on customer demand.
Distribution Centers Using Next-Generation Technology: More than 15% of retailers will get their goods via automated distribution centers, which will expedite the process of moving goods from trucks to the sales floor.
Automated Market Fulfillment Centers: Seven of these centers will be up and running by Thanksgiving, with thousands of popular items stocked especially for orders that require pickup and delivery. This ensures accuracy and reduces substitutions.
Our thorough planning is done with the intention of giving consumers speed and convenience while precisely providing Christmas delight. We’re prepared to assist clients in devoting more time to enjoying the season and less time to worrying.
