ITEM 360-1:
The Groundwork of Item Creation

Before you build your first item, discover what item creation is all about and why it is so important. Learn the foundation, the building blocks, and the background of this extensive system. Then you will have a solid base of practical knowledge when you begin creating your items.

Not just for Walmart suppliers! The content of this class applies to all suppliers and all retailers.

 

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Learn the best item creation practices so when you begin to create items you avoid errors that cost you time and money. Find out about different types of bar codes (including two-dimensional bar codes) and how EPC and RFID will affect item creation. How data flows, the packaging hierarchy, the importance of accuracy, what you must know to enter items correctly — learn all this and more for greater item creation accuracy and success.

Who should take this class:
Suppliers working with any retailer, not just Walmart; those new to item creation; accountants; product managers.

Although most 8th & Walton classes are exclusively for Walmart suppliers, this class is valuable for any supplier working within any retail system.

You Will Learn

GS1- Global Standards One

Barcodes

  • GTINs and UPCs
  • Structures and types: 1D barcodes and 2D barcodes
  • Governance and use of authentic GTINs

GDSN & Data Synchronization

  • GDSN defined
  • The purpose of GDSN

1 World Sync

  • When to use it and why

EPC: Electronic Product Code

  • EPC vs UPC

RFID: Radio Frequency Identification

  • What it is
  • Its purpose and use

Packaging

  • Packaging hierarchy
  • The importance of accuracy
  • Interchangeable terms

WERCS (Worldwide Environmental Regulatory Compliance Solutions)

  • Products that are subject to a chemical review process
  • Why this is required

THIS CLASS RUNS 10:00 A.M. TO 1 P.M EST.
IT IS A LIVE ZOOM MEETING WITH A MAXIMUM OF 10 PARTICIPANTS/INSTRUCTOR.
PRICE: $650

SAVE 10% WHEN YOU PURCHASE 3 CLASSES AT ONE TIME.

Registration closes at 3 P.M. Central Time on the last business day prior to the class. Please use your supplier email address to register.

Meet Your Teacher

Joel Graham is a seasoned leader with 37 years of retail experience, 28 of them with Walmart and Sam’s Club. He led the Sam’s Club UPC/Item File Team for 10 years and worked in Walmart’s buying, replenishment, and operations areas as well as in its frozen, candy, HBA, OTC, pets, and dry grocery categories. An expert facilitator and advisor with over 15 years of presentation experience, Joel’s specialties include item file creation and management; packaging; accounting; compliance, including WERCS and factory disclosure; GTIN/GS1/Data Sync/GDSN; and all aspects of Retail Link®, DSS reporting, supply chain, and e-commerce.

Requirements and Notes

  • Each student must register; one participant per registration.
  • Each student must use his/her camera throughout class.
  • Prior to class, you will be sent a Supplement with information pertinent to your class.
  • Within three days after your class, you will receive a Certificate of Completion in your email. Many suppliers post this on LinkedIn because it keeps a profile fresh and exciting as well as up-to-date.
  • 8th & Walton classes and seminars are exclusively for Walmart suppliers; only a supplier who works directly with Walmart may register.
  • With its goal of improving content and presentation, 8th & Walton records each class. This is used strictly for its own edification and then only on an as needed basis. The recordings are not shared outside 8th & Walton. 8th & Walton always treats the privacy of its students, any comments students may make during class, and Walmart’s proprietary information with utmost respect. 
  • Students are not allowed to record using a note-taker. 8th & Walton values the privacy of its students and adheres to confidentiality always. We also honor proprietary information from Walmart. Furthermore, class materials are written and copyrighted by 8th & Walton, and recording them is an infringement of copyright laws.
  • 8th & Walton, LLC, Bentonville, AR is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Walmart or its affiliates. All references to Walmart, as well as its affiliates, trademarks, and brands, are not intended to imply that 8th & Walton LLC is a Walmart vehicle for advertising or any other commercial purposes. Retail Link® and Walmart Luminate™ are registered trademarks of Walmart.

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