Common SQEP Defects at Walmart

Walmart's Supplier Quality Excellence Program (SQEP) has left some suppliers behind with its detailed rules and rigorous standards. Key to best-in-class SQEP performance is a thorough knowledge of the defects and sub-defects that Walmart charges its suppliers for when they fall out of compliance. Here, you'll be able to see a list of the 23 most common SQEP defects, what all they entail, how to avoid them, and how to dispute invalid fines.

• SQEP and Its Defects - Get a primer/refresher on Walmart's Supplier Quality Excellence Program
• A List of the Most Common SQEP Defects - We've researched which SQEP defects are the most common and costly for Walmart suppliers
• Benchmarking Your SQEP Defects - See how your Walmart business performs relative to the middle of the pack