BENTONVILLE, AR - Walmart is enacting some tactical changes across its supply chain operations, recently unveiling plans to merge its Sam’s Club banner corporate supply chain with Walmart’s internal supply chain.

“This is a big step in our growth journey, bringing together a supply chain that is future-ready to serve both Sam’s Club and Walmart for the long term,” said David Guggina, Head of Supply Chain Operations at Walmart, noting that the integration would support the long-term growth of both outfits. “The collaboration is expected to streamline operations and accelerate growth by leveraging Walmart’s expansive enterprise systems and infrastructure.”

As news source Talk Business & Politics reported, Walmart has had success merging operations within its business unit, as Walmart U.S. CEO John Furner consolidated digital and in-store buying employees into one merchandising unit on the heels of several other operational shifts aimed at uniting the supply chain in 2020.

Both businesses have also invested heavily in technology with the goal of boosting efficiency and establishing a more modernized supply chain through AI-powered applications and robotics.

The news of this operational merger comes as Sam’s Club initiates a plan to open 30 new stores over the next four to six years. No job cuts are anticipated with the transition, according to Sam’s Club.

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