Retail giant Walmart is strategically diversifying its sourcing, reducing dependence on china and turning towards India. According to bill of lading figures, Walmart's US Imports from India skyrocketed to 25% between January and august this year, compared to a mere 2% back in 2018.

India's rising role in Walmart's supply chain

Walmart plans to automate about 65 percent of its stores by the end of the fiscal year 2026. The move comes as Walmart invests heavily in technology to speed up order processing at its e-commerce fulfillment facilities. Walmart also plans to reduce the need for lower paid jobs the retailer expects increased efficiency and improved unit cost averages by about 20 percent. "Walmart wants to keep jobs that require less physical labor but has a higher pay rate," said Walmart CEO Doug

Walmart to invest heavily in automation for e-commerce

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India's rising role in Walmart's supply chain

Walmart to invest heavily in automation for e-commerce