Walmart

Walmart, a leading American multinational retailer, operates one of the largest online marketplaces globally, offering a vast range of products, including consumer goods, electronics, fashion, apparel, industrial goods, and more. Through its extensive network of physical stores and online marketplaces, Walmart enables businesses to sell their products to millions of customers worldwide. In addition to its own product lines, Walmart operates private label brands such as Equate and Bonobos Fielder, and it runs warehouse clubs like Sam’s Club.

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Key Features and Functions

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Product Catalog and Listing Management

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• Real-Time Product Updates: Manage and update product details on Walmart’s marketplace in real-time from the Hopstack WMS platform.
• Bulk Import and Sync: Import large numbers of products and SKUs from Walmart for easy management.
• Kits & Bundles Management: Create and manage product kits and bundles, and sync them with Walmart Seller Central.
• Barcode Syncing: Ensure all necessary barcodes (UPC, GTIN, EAN, ISBN) associated with line items or bundles are synced correctly

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Inventory Management

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• Centralized Inventory Synchronization: Automatically sync inventory levels between Walmart Marketplace Seller Central and Hopstack, enabling real-time visibility.
• Buffer Stock Management: Centrally manage buffer stock levels and receive alerts for SKUs based on preset conditions.
• Inventory Prioritization: Prioritize inventory based on expiry dates, batch numbers, or FIFO rules for efficient order fulfillment.
• Real-Time Monitoring: Keep track of inventory levels and operations to ensure smooth flow throughout the fulfillment process.

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Order Management

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• Centralized Order Dashboard: Manage all Walmart Marketplace orders in one place, including orders from other sales channels, with a standardized order processing flow.
• Multi-Customer Order Sync: For 3PL providers, sync and manage orders from multiple Walmart sellers simultaneously.
• Order Tracking and Audit Trail: Track the entire lifecycle of every order, including line items, in real-time using Hopstack’s audit trail.
• Label and Invoice Generation: Download and print shipping labels and invoices generated by Walmart or Hopstack as required.

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Shipping Management

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• Automated Shipping Fulfillment: Automate the delivery of Walmart Marketplace orders through integrated 3PLs and shipping providers from within Hopstack.
• Multi-Carrier Rate Shopping: Integrate with over 10 shipping companies to find the best rates and delivery times for shipping orders to Walmart customers.
• Rule-Based Shipping Automation: Use Hopstack’s Rule Engine to enforce shipping conditions and prioritize fulfillment actions based on specific preset conditions.

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Order Returns and Reverse Logistics Management

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• Return Request Management: Manage all Walmart Marketplace return requests within the Hopstack platform for streamlined processing.
• Receiving and Quality Control Workflows: Automatically implement receiving workflows for returned orders and trigger quality control checks to assess the resale quality of products.

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Analytics & Reporting

• Performance Metrics: Track high and low-performing products, categories, brands, SKUs, and even kits/bundles on the Walmart Marketplace.
• Multi-Store Dashboard: Manage multiple Walmart Marketplace stores on a single dashboard with financial metrics consolidated in one currency.
• Sales Channel Comparison: Compare Walmart’s Marketplace sales performance with other connected sales channels over any specified period.
• Sellout Data Synchronization: Gain control and visibility over sellout data and sync it directly with Walmart Seller Central.

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