Faced with port congestion and disruption in the supply chain, Walmart has initiated preemptive action to ensure that shelves are filled during the holiday season. Components include:-

• Chartering small vessels capable of accessing U.S. ports that are not subject to the level of congestion pertaining in Los Angeles and Long Beach, CA.

• Hiring an additional 3,000 drivers and allowing rerouting of inland shipments

• Recruiting 20,000 additional workers in the supply chain including DCs

• Adding storage capacity at fulfillment and distribution centers

• Introducing automation and systems to improve efficiency in transferring products to stores

• Hiring 150,000 new associates for in-store and online execution