Wal-Mart Tightens Delivery Deadlines

William B. Cassidy | Feb 8, 2010 5:00AM GMT
The Journal of Commerce Magazine - News Story

Retailer’s “must arrive by date” ratchets up supply chain pressure on shippers, carriers

Like most shippers, Wal-Mart Stores is looking for a delivery guarantee from its suppliers. Unlike most others, the world’s largest retailer now is demanding one. While many retailers were scrambling last week for any space they could


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