DSV stands for drop ship vendor. A Walmart DSV supplier ships Walmart.com orders directly from its own facility under Walmart’s supplier agreements. Walmart’s supplier onboarding has a separate “Walmart.com DSV” agreement with its own contacts.
Last reviewed: November 4, 2026 · Based on Walmart's public information.
Walmart DSV is for suppliers that can answer yes to every one of Walmart’s DSV eligibility questions, such as same-day support, a daily inventory feed, fast order acknowledgement and same-day weekday shipping. Walmart decides who it approves. See the full list on how to become a Walmart DSV supplier.
DSV vs Walmart Marketplace vs WFS
Program
Who you are to Walmart
Fulfillment
Walmart DSV
Supplier (2P) under Walmart’s supplier agreements
The supplier ships Walmart.com orders from its own facility.
Acenda supports Walmart Marketplace (3P) and Walmart DSV (2P) from one catalog, one inventory pool and one order queue.
How Acenda connects to Walmart DSV
Acenda supports Walmart DSV as a dropship (2P) program: purchase orders, acknowledgements, inventory, shipments and invoices are exchanged automatically. Acenda’s team sets up the connection once Walmart approves you. See how to integrate with Walmart DSV.
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Frequently asked questions
What does DSV mean at Walmart?
DSV stands for drop ship vendor: a Walmart supplier that ships Walmart.com orders directly from its own facility under Walmart’s supplier agreements.
Is Walmart DSV the same as Walmart Marketplace?
No. A DSV supplier signs Walmart’s supplier agreements and ships Walmart.com orders, while a Walmart Marketplace seller sells as a third party in Seller Center.
Does Acenda support Walmart DSV?
Yes. Acenda supports Walmart DSV as a dropship (2P) program: purchase orders, acknowledgements, inventory, shipments and invoices are exchanged automatically.