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  • 1.  Walmart RFID tag requirement for eCommerce item only

    Posted 03-21-2025 02:28 PM

    I am working on a holiday promotion for Walmart, and am hoping my fellow packaging engineers can answer definitively yes or no.The Walmart Secondary Packaging Supply Chain Standards dated 3/5/25 seems to have conflicting information. When selling a product to Walmart that is eCommerce only, are RFID tags required? The proposed product will only ship into the WFS (Walmart Fulfillment Center) part of their supply chain. This is a seasonal item for Black Friday only. It will never be in-store. Walmart will ship to their eCommerce customers from the WFS. Some members of our team say yes because all seasonal items require RFID. 

    Thank you for your help.



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    Anthony Dagostino
    Packaging Engineer
    Tempur Sealy International
    High Point NC
    (832) 670-8282
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  • 2.  RE: Walmart RFID tag requirement for eCommerce item only

    Posted 03-24-2025 09:18 AM

    The mandate aims to improve inventory accuracy and streamline operations. 

    Given that your product is a seasonal item for Black Friday and will be handled through the WFS, it is likely that RFID tagging will be necessary. However, to ensure complete compliance and avoid any potential issues, I recommend confirming this requirement directly with your Walmart supply chain contact or referring to the specific section of the standards document that addresses RFID tagging for seasonal items.



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    Eric Moe CPP
    Sales Engineer
    Precision Die Systems
    Chippewa Falls WI
    (715) 861-5704
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  • 3.  RE: Walmart RFID tag requirement for eCommerce item only

    Posted 03-26-2025 09:32 AM

    Eric,

    Thank you for the reply and information.

    Anthony Dagostino
    Packaging Engineer
    Tempur Sealy International
    High Point NC
    (832) 670-8282



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    Anthony Dagostino
    Packaging Engineer
    Tempur Sealy International
    High Point NC
    (832) 670-8282
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  • 4.  RE: Walmart RFID tag requirement for eCommerce item only

    Posted 03-25-2025 07:39 PM

    Hey Anthony,

    Even if it is a seasonal product, it is important to have RFID to understand the stock in the Wallmart's Fulfillment Center, in case the products gets exhausted or becomes less it is important to have. The RFID system can then trigger an automated restock request. It also helps in doing analysis for sales.

    To avoid stockouts and provide efficiency in eCommerce Management especially during high requirement periods like Black Friday, it will be helpful.

    Hope this helps



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    Nikhat Sayed
    Printing & Packaging Engineer
    Irvine CA
    (714) 548-4383
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  • 5.  RE: Walmart RFID tag requirement for eCommerce item only

    Posted 03-26-2025 09:34 AM

    Nikhat,

    Thank you for the reply and information. The guidelines are misleading, but it makes sense as you point out for inventory efficiency.

    Anthony Dagostino
    Packaging Engineer
    Tempur Sealy International
    High Point NC
    (832) 670-8282



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    Anthony Dagostino
    Packaging Engineer
    Tempur Sealy International
    High Point NC
    (832) 670-8282
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  • 6.  RE: Walmart RFID tag requirement for eCommerce item only

    Posted 03-28-2025 02:09 AM

    You are welcome Anthony



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    Nikhat Sayed
    Printing & Packaging Engineer
    Irvine CA
    (714) 548-4383
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