New Delhi: Walmart rolls out virtual training program to small and medium sized businesses as a part of its supplier development program Walmart Vriddhi, the company said in a statement.
The first all-digital institute will initially be open to MSMEs in Panipat, Sonipat, and Kundli, an area that is a hub of textile, steel and kitchenware production. Eligible MSMEs can access the digital training experience through a mobile application available on iOS and Android in both English and Hindi.
It will later be rolled out to other regions in India.
âWalmart Vriddhi opens up opportunities for MSMEs to sell into Walmartâs supply chains or the open marketplace. Wherever they are in their journey and whatever their aspirations for growth, that openness makes the program unique and puts the supplier at the center of everything we do,â Judith McKenna, president and CEO of Walmart International, said. âWith todayâs digital enhancements, weâre helping more entrepreneurs expand their capabilities and build sustainable businesses that add value to their communities.â
The Walmart Vriddhi Program was launched by Walmart Inc. in December 2019 with the aim to empower 50,000 Indian MSMEs to âMake in Indiaâ for domestic and global supply chains. Following the COVID-19 outbreak, the program was reshaped to emphasise digital experiences, and this allowed it to be rolled out to more MSMEs.