Walmart's Spark Driver delivery platform will soon be opened up as a last-mile option for other retailers with delivery times ranging from several hours to several days. The new Walmart GoLocal service will use contracted drivers who are already out making deliveries, and Walmart says it has a number of contracts in place and is looking for additional partners.
Personal protective equipment has always been necessary for cleaning staff, but the pandemic has highlighted the crucial nature of PPE and the value of distributor-provided training. "If you train your staff to do their job safely and effectively, you can save money by forgoing the need to redo tasks and reducing wasted product," says Imperial Dade executive Laura Craven.
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