WA: Warehouse Allowance

Overview

The WA (Warehouse Allowance) is a negotiated supplier allowance for products shipped through Walmart's warehouse network. It compensates for the efficiencies gained by using warehouse distribution instead of direct-to-store deliveries.

Warehouse Allowance reflects the operational savings created by shipping through Walmart's warehouse network.

How the Allowance Is Applied

• The percentage is applied to the total value of qualifying purchase orders.
• Purchase Order Types 33, 83, and 93 are excluded from this allowance.
• The allowance is negotiated with suppliers that ship through Walmart warehouses.
• Using warehouse distribution reduces the work and expense associated with direct-to-store shipments.
• If the allowance applies only to certain products, those item numbers should be assigned to a separate supplier number sequence.

Can You Dispute It?

Yes. Suppliers can dispute the WA Warehouse Allowance through APDP.

Conclusion

The WA Warehouse Allowance is a negotiated purchase order-level discount for suppliers utilizing Walmart's warehouse distribution network. Suppliers should review their agreements, verify applicable purchase orders, and use APDP if a disputed allowance requires further review.