Our guest is Terry Clear, director of Replenishment and Sales Insights at 8th & Walton, and we’re discussing Walmart’s increasing use of AI and what this means for suppliers. Lainie: Walmart is using agentic AI instead of off-the-shelf models. Why does that matter to suppliers? Terry: It allows Walmart to have more control and to be more precise. This will also allow for reduced timelines and will allow Walmart to be in more control of the data. Lainie: So by being able to customize that AI model, it’s going to be serving Walmart rather than just a broader retail community. Are you a Walmart supplier in need of guidance? Get in touch! hbspt.forms.create({ portalId: "668902", formId: "c508e66a-f477-45fb-8e18-cb982be88a9e", region: "na1" }); Terry: Right. And for suppliers, Walmart is likely to set its own data requirements for suppliers to use with this Walmart agent AI instead of some off-the-shelf AI. So suppliers need to be ready to respond to these likely new data requests from Walmart. Lainie: Also, Walmart has stated that AI will change every job within the organization, but they plan to retrain rather than reduce their staff. Lainie: How should suppliers outside the organization prepare for that shift? Terry: I think the same statements would be true for suppliers, that every job at the supplier is going to be affected by AI, and this is the opportunity for the suppliers to level up their associates and be ready for the next generation. 3-Minute Insights is produced by 8th & Walton at The Ledger in Bentonville Square. The Ledger offers six fully bikeable stories of private offices, individual coworking spaces, meeting rooms, and event venues. The Ledger’s stunning views and state-of-the-art amenities make it the perfect location for doing business, hosting events, and celebrating life’s milestones, including weddings!   The post Walmart’s AI pivot — 3-Minute Insights appeared first on 8th & Walton.