Yeah, this is also true. Global supply chains are unfathomably large.
And really, Walmart aren’t really doing a lot themselves. All those Walmart branded products are made by a third party, just like the regular branded stuff.
If the amount goes up on Walmart’s supplier invoice, the amount goes up on the shelf. High volumes and thin margins means there’s no wiggle room to “eat” anything.
Their only two options are to stop stocking a product, or to pay and charge more.
Yeah, this is also true. Global supply chains are unfathomably large.
And really, Walmart aren’t really doing a lot themselves. All those Walmart branded products are made by a third party, just like the regular branded stuff.
If the amount goes up on Walmart’s supplier invoice, the amount goes up on the shelf. High volumes and thin margins means there’s no wiggle room to “eat” anything.
Their only two options are to stop stocking a product, or to pay and charge more.