Omnichannel Supply Chain and Automation

Walmart's real competitive moat against Amazon is its physical network: 4,700+ US stores within 10 miles of 90% of Americans, increasingly automated fulfillment centers, Alphabot grocery robots, and a supply chain that now delivers 35% of store-fulfilled orders within three hours. This module explains how Walmart's supply chain actually works in 2026, why automation is reshaping store and operations jobs, and what it means for candidates.