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Walmart Outlines Growth Strategy, Unveils Next Generation Supply Chain at 2023 Investment Community Meeting
Provides details on investment approach, centered around people and leveraging a state-of-the-art integrated supply chain network, to deliver a leading
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\nProvides details on investment approach, centered around people and leveraging a state-of-the-art integrated supply chain network, to deliver a leading omnichannel experience globally and drive strong top-line growth, margin expansion and higher return on investment\n\n\n\n\nAffirms FY24 guidance and commitment to financial framework of 4% sales growth and 4%+ operating income growth over the next 3-5 years\n\n\n\n TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nWalmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) is kicking off its two-day 2023 Investment Community meeting, where leadership will highlight how the company is investing to strengthen its business through its people and an unparalleled, next generation supply chain network of stores, clubs and fulfillment centers, and driving future global growth opportunities across its omnichannel ecosystem and high value initiatives. The company is also reiterating its first quarter and full-year guidance for fiscal year 2024.\n\n\n“We are in a unique position to serve our customers and members however they want to shop, which will fuel continued growth,” said Doug McMillon, Walmart president and chief executive officer. “As we grow, we will improve our operating margin through productivity advancements and our category and business mix, and drive returns through operating margin expansion and capital prioritization.”\n\n\nA People-Led, Tech-Powered Omnichannel Retailer\n\n\nAs part of the meeting, the company is highlighting its purpose, unique culture and the importance of its associates and unveiling its plan for a new more connected and automated supply chain which will improve the experience for its customers and associates and simultaneously increase productivity.\n\n\nThrough its extensive work, Walmart is reengineering its supply chain to fulfill customer needs with a more intelligent and connected omnichannel network that is enabled by greater use of data, more intelligent software and automation. The outcome improves in-stock, inventory accuracy and flow whether customers shop in stores, pickup, or have a delivery.\n\n\nWalmart showcased its supply chain innovation Tuesday at its Brooksville, Fla., regional distribution center, as one piece of how the company is building a scaled system of supply chain capabilities that uses a combination of data, software and robotics. Through automation and state-of-the-ar...