Walmart Global Tech

As we head into FY26 for Walmart, we thought we’d revisit the previous editions of our newsletter The Quarterly Download, starting with Q1. Here’s a look at some of the highlights: • Leveraging Element: Our in-house machine learning platform is helping our developers deliver AI and GenAI-powered tools and experiences with speed and at scale. • Reducing waste: Our AI-powered waste management tool helps associates to pinpoint waste reduction opportunities and shares actionable recommendations, allowing us to intelligently and proactively manage waste. • Enabling convenience: Sam’s Club’s exit technology is driving new levels of convenience and raising satisfaction among members by 22%. • Optimizing routes: Utilizing AI to optimize driving routes, trailer packing, delivery scheduling, and inventory pickups, helps us reduce miles traveled and maximize trailer utilization. Dive deeper into these innovations here: https://lnkd.in/g9DuHGk4

FY25 is coming to a close and we're so proud of our team! From wowing crowds at CES and releasing new GenAI and AR-powered experiences for our customers, members, and associates, to being recognized as a great place to work, it’s been an incredibly busy and successful year. Huge thanks to our amazing associates for making it all happen!

With the AI market expected to hit $243.7B this year and new developments changing the landscape daily, companies must determine where AI will yield the best ROI. According to Hari Vasudev, there are five key areas where enterprises could expect significant returns and drive growth: https://lnkd.in/gugGc_KZ

What happens when cutting-edge geospatial tech meets Walmart’s vast, unmatched data? A customized solution that enabled us to reach 12 million additional U.S. households during the busiest season of the year!    Learn more about our innovative approach: https://lnkd.in/gRsm49Tq

Curious about how GenAI is transforming our associates' work? At Axios' AI Summit, Sravana Kumar Karnati highlighted how GenAI-powered tools like assistants, chatbots, and coding helpers are boosting our developers' creativity and empowering them to solve problems in innovative ways. Check out the conversation: https://lnkd.in/gUCik6w6 

This holiday season, we’re leveraging geospatial technology to expand our delivery network to 12 million additional households!   As we continue our journey into adaptive retail, we’re leveraging game-changing technology to provide customers with more convenient access to goods while adapting to the demand driven by their ever-evolving needs. Parthibban Raja shares how we're using innovation to elevate our customers' experience during the busiest time of the year here: https://lnkd.in/gTBdsz4X

The latest edition of The Quarterly Download is here! Discover how we’re using AI and GenAI to make your holiday shopping more seamless and personalized, with essential takeaways for a hassle-free season. 🎁✨

As we navigate the digital world, using digital tools responsibly and maintaining online safety is crucial. At Walmart, we are committed to ensuring our community is well-informed on digital citizenship, prioritizing the secure and responsible use of personal data. Read Nuala O'Connor’s thoughts on how responsible technology use drives our innovation: https://lnkd.in/eskFRfGJ

This past week, Vinod Bidarkoppa took to the stage at Forbes’ CIO Summit to discuss how we’re implementing GenAI-powered solutions—such as GenAI Search and My Assistant—to assist our customers and associates. He also shared thoughts on what’s next for GenAI and its transformation. Take a look: https://lnkd.in/gmiRabFd

Spanish Retail Association (Asociación Española del Retail AER) has recognized Walmart as the Best International Retailer for its Spanish Search Experience! When we first released the Spanish Search option, it featured translations for more than 600,000 commonly purchased items. We’ve since expanded it to a full browser experience, from home page to checkout. Congrats to the Walmart Translation Platform and Spanish Experience teams for their outstanding work in advancing multilingual e-commerce!