Stay Stocked, Save Time: Fast Delivery of Business Necessities

How to get what your business needs faster

Time isn’t something small businesses and nonprofits can afford to waste. Every minute counts when you're managing inventory, serving customers and handling back-office tasks. Nealy 500 decision makers shared that urgency loud and clear in a recent survey Walmart Business commissioned Morning Consult to conduct.¹

The survey data indicated that 64% of small- and medium-sized business (SMB) decision-makers prioritize same-day delivery for routine purchases such as workplace supplies, food and tech. It’s easy to understand why. Getting the inventory you and your employees need faster means you can spend more time focusing on what matters most.

Need some tips to take control of your business days? Read How to Get Organized When Running a Business Feels Overwhelming.

Why fulfillment speed is a top priority

Think about all the items you and your employees use during the workday: printer toner, cleaning spray, paper towels, snacks and refreshments. They help keep your business running, your workplace clean and safe, and enable your employees to work at their best in a comfortable and fulfilling environment.

It’s critical to get those items back in stock as quickly as possible after they run out. Otherwise, parts of your business slow down—or may even stop.

Faster deliveries of your business necessities mean less time for minor issues to accumulate into bigger interruptions. When the supplies employees need arrive on time, your entire workforce can dedicate more attention to delivering value instead of resolving shortages.

Find more ways to prepare your business for success. Read Stock Up & Ship Out: Prepping Your Packing Supplies for Peak Season.

Key strategies for getting necessities faster

Taking advantage of memberships can make your shopping experience as quick and convenient as possible. In fact, free shipping with no order minimum² and free delivery from store with a $35 minimum³ are some of the many benefits Walmart Business+ members enjoy.

Here are a few more ways to shorten your wait and keep your organization running smoothly:

• Share purchasing: Eliminating bottlenecks means more efficient processes. That goes for purchasing, too. Take advantage of multi-user accounts so that more people can order goods when they need them while maintaining instant accountability by showing all purchases in one place.

• Automated deliveries: If you know you’ll need more of a certain product on a regular schedule, why spend time ordering it multiple times? Look for the option to subscribe to automatic deliveries instead.⁴ You only need to pick up the delivery and put it on the shelf.

• Manage inventory proactively: With the right data in hand, you can build projections for when you’ll need items and plan your purchases ahead of time—and it’s easier than you may think. Taking a proactive approach to your supplies can help you save money while reducing stress.

We built Walmart Business to help SMBs and nonprofit organizations run more effectively to grow their businesses and have a positive impact on their communities. That includes keeping you stocked with must-haves at the great prices you need and the delivery options you rely on.

Your Walmart Business+ membership also lets you collect 2% back in Walmart Business Rewards on orders $250 or more.⁵ You’ll even unlock access to exclusive, limited-time offers that stretch your budget even further.

Join Walmart Business+ and you can save over $500/year⁶ as you enjoy these and more rewards for your organization. Sign up today.

¹ Walmart Business commissioned a survey of SMB and non-profit decision-makers with Morning Consult. This poll was conducted between January 3 – 17, 2025 among a national sample of 499 U.S. Adults 18+ who are currently employed as either an owner, founder, co-founder, purchasing manager/buyer, office manager or administrator, operations manager, or inventory/supply chain manager, at a company with under 500 employees.

² Excludes most marketplace items. Freight & location surcharges may apply.

³ Restrictions apply.

⁴ Shipping, delivery, and minimum order fees may apply. Eligible items only. Terms apply.

⁵ Rewards can only be used toward future purchases on Walmart Business. Additional terms apply. 

⁶ Savings based on 1 free $35+ delivery order vs. $9.95 fee and 1 free shipping order under $35 vs. $6.99 fee biweekly, plus 2% Walmart Business Rewards on monthly order >$250 (average value of $400).