IRVINE, CA, October 19, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Laura A. Wilkin, Divisional Vice President of Supply Chain for Walmart Stores, Inc., has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in supply chain management.

Ms. Wilkin serves as a divisional vice president of supply chain for Walmart Stores, Inc. She has admirably served her field for 24 years, utilizing her expertise in distribution center operations. As a vice president, she is responsible for overseeing the operations of 10 general merchandise and grocery facilities that service the Pacific Division, which represents $20 billion in revenue. Ms. Wilkin also supports the Pacific Division store operations team by implementing strategies that improve the cross-functional performance of the supply chain, particularly as it relates to the flow of merchandise into the stores and onto the sales floor.

Prior to joining Walmart, Ms. Wilkin served as Vice President, North American Distribution for Gap, Inc. Other supply chain experience includes leadership roles with Gymboree, Sephora and Levi Strauss where she served as Vice President, North American Supply Chain. Early in her career she worked for Accenture where she provided supply chain consulting services to Fortune 500 companies.

An Indiana University graduate, Ms. Wilkin earned a bachelor's degree in quantitative business analysis in 1987. A certified Six Sigma green belt, she is also certified in production and inventory control by APICS. Ms. Wilkin is a member of the Retail Industry Leaders Association and Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals.

For more information about Laura Wilkin, visit her website at http://laurawilkin.com.

For more information about Walmart Stores, Inc., visit http://walmartstores.com.

About Cambridge Who's Who
With over 400,000 members representing every major industry, Cambridge Who's Who is a powerful networking resource that enables professionals to outshine their competition, in part through effective branding and marketing. Cambridge Who's Who employs similar public relations techniques to those utilized by Fortune 500 companies and makes them cost-effective for members who seek to take advantage of its career enhancement and business advancement services. Cambridge is pleased to welcome its new Executive Director of Global Branding and Networking, Donald Trump Jr., who is eager to share his extensive experience in this arena with members.

Cambridge Who's Who membership provides individuals with a valuable third party endorsement of their accomplishments and gives them the tools needed to brand themselves and their businesses effectively. In addition to publishing biographies in print and electronic form, it offers an online networking platform where members can establish new professional relationships.

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