15,622 Small
suppliers developed
Purchases directly from
local suppliers of Our Brands
Self-service
75% domestic
suppliers
96% of sales
from domestic
suppliers
Self-service
75% regional
suppliers
68% of sales
from regional
suppliers
Produce
Mexico
CAM
Purchases from domestic/ regional suppliers
80%
76%
Purchases of domestic/ regional products
80%
74%
Purchases directly from
local growers
68%
57%
Purchases directly
from imports
20%
21%
Meat
Mexico
CAM
Purchases from domestic/ regional suppliers
94%
100%
Purchases of domestic/ regional products
88%
100%
Purchases directly from
local growers
87%
100%
Purchases directly
from imports
6%
0%
Fish & seafood
Mexico
CAM
Purchases from domestic/ regional suppliers
73%
49%
Purchases of domestic/ regional products
55%
44%
Purchases directly from
local growers
46%
40%
Purchases directly
from imports
60%
51%
Small Supplier
(Mexico)
135% Average
increase in income
for suppliers of
manufactured goods
2,228 Suppliers sell
in our stores
Agricultural Development program
9,300 Farmers
trained since 2011
5,000 New
small farmers
Eight companies were invited to be supplementary buyers with inclusive practices so as to diversify sales channels for farmers.
Four NGOs were incorporated to replicate the model through a training program cascaded down to new groups of farmers.
Results 2017
40% More
agro-enterprises createds
A 79% purchases increase,
amounting to
78.3 MXN Million
1,795 New direct
jobs created
Manufacturing program
Redesigned to broaden
scale and impact
64% growth in the
number of developing
companies
541 stores as points of sale
Fertile Soil
(Central America)
Through the direct sale
program supporting 475 small
and medium-sized farms
+619 MXN Million
in purchases
Representing 76% in produce and
grains sold
Continued training in good agricultural practices (GAP) is given to farmers so as to reduce environmental impact and enhance productivity.
We held agro-industry fairs, wherein the work of our suppliers received recognition in each county. In addition, informative sessions were held regarding good manufacturing practices and market trends.
Adopt an SME
(Mexico & Central America)
This program seeks to help a group of SMEs increase their sales and develop their operating, financial and logistics capacities through our Merchandising division.
In Mexico, the 3rd
generation of128 SMEs
+2,000 MXN
Billion in sales
+19%
Growth in
sales vs. 2016
In Central America,
146 SMEs participated
in this program
A Helping Hand to Grow
(Central America)
The program fosters the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), regardless of whether they are agricultural/livestock or manufacturing companies. Special focus is placed on the economic empowerment of women.
444 SMEs, of which 37%
are headed by women
The aim: is for SMEs who work
with Walmart to increase their sales
through growth of the business
The first SME Seminar,
with the purpose of driving
entrepreneurship
