What Is Walmart DC On-Hand Reporting?
It’s a view of how much of your product sits in Walmart’s distribution centers (on-hand), how much is on order, and how it’s selling, letting you spot supply-chain issues down to the DC level before they reach the shelf.
What to Include in a DC On-Hand Report
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Average sales trend
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Store and DC on-hand levels
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Weeks on Hand (WOS) at each level — store, DC, and on order
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Pipeline on-orders
What Do WOS and SSO Mean?
WOS (Weeks on Hand) estimates how many weeks of sales your current inventory covers, too low risks stockouts, too high ties up capital. SSO (Store Specific Orders) are orders directed to specific stores, useful for correcting localized inventory gaps.
Why DC On-Hand Reports Matter to Suppliers
They confirm whether inventory is aligned with category needs and whether current orders support the sales forecast. In-stock is one of the biggest levers a supplier can influence, and accurate pipeline visibility is how you protect it.
DC On-Hand Reporting FAQs
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How does DC on-hand differ from store on-hand? DC on-hand is inventory in the distribution center (upstream); store on-hand is what’s in the store. Both matter for in-stock.
How OCM Helps with DC On-Hand & Allocation
OCM compiles DC On-Hand data weekly and builds specialized reporting to evaluate added orders into the DC, SSO recommendations, and product-allocation decisions when inventory issues arise.