Retail Velocity Blog Walmart's tightened delivery window increasing your carrying costs?

Retail suppliers are not only exposed to the risk of fines associated with a tightened delivery window, but also need to be aware of the increase in manufacturer inventory carrying costs (ICC) to support these requirements.   With a two day reduction in the delivery window, suppliers are now forced to absorb the buffer costs for inventory.   Even early deliveries are fined because retailers, such as Walmart and Kroger, understandably, refuse to receive the products early which would start the payables clock ticking and also increase their ICC.