Walmart launches Prepaid Consolidation to merge supplier inbound freight

Walmart introduced Prepaid Consolidation, a supply chain program that merges inbound shipments from suppliers under one national purchase order. Inventory is then allocated across its 42 regional distribution centers. Suppliers keep their prepaid freight terms and can use Walmart or approved third-party logistics providers.

• Inbound shipments combined under a single national purchase order
• Inventory allocated across 42 regional distribution centers
• Pay a per-case rate covering consolidation and outbound transport
• Program will scale in phases based on volume and capacity