Case Study
Walmart achieves unprecedented safety results by building employee knowledge and translating it into job action
Walmart achieves unprecedented safety results by building employee knowledge and translating it into job action
When you’re in charge of one of the largest distribution networks and private trucking fleets in the world, how do you create a safety culture that will positively and dramatically decrease risk, reduce accidents and injuries along with associated costs, as well as improve employee engagement? These were the questions facing Ken Woodlin in 2010 when he was appointed Vice President of Compliance, Safety and Asset Protection for Walmart Logistics. “When I came into this role, I was fortunate to inherit a safety program with compliance components, such as policies and procedures, already in place,” said Woodlin. “But we wanted to build a world-class safety culture, which meant we had to deal with several challenges.” Company: Walmart is an American multinational retail corpo