Let’s be honest—most enterprise AI “solutions” are glorified Excel macros with a chatbot duct-taped on. But Walmart’s Element platform is the exception that makes the rule look even sadder.
1.5 Million Associates Actually Use It (Shocking, I Know)
Walmart’s AI foundry has deployed apps that cut task time by 67% and handle 3M daily queries—without the usual corporate tech tantrums. The secret? Building tools people want to use, not just tolerate.
- Shift planning automation that doesn’t require a PhD in frustration
- Real-time translation for associates who’d rather work than Google Translate
- AR inventory management that’s actually functional (take notes, Meta)
No, it’s not “revolutionary.” It’s just competent—which in enterprise AI terms might as well be magic.
The Unsexy Truth: Execution Over Hype
While startups pitch “disruption,” Walmart’s quietly doing the unthinkable: making AI useful at scale. Their internal LLM selection framework avoids vendor lock-in, and the platform’s modular enough to adapt without requiring a blood sacrifice to the IT gods. The real kicker? Associates aren’t revolting. In fact, they’re asking for more tools. In enterprise tech, that’s like finding a unicorn in the breakroom vending machine. So here’s to the rare corporate AI project that doesn’t reek of desperation and wasted VC money. 🎉 Now if only the rest of the Fortune 500 would take notes…