Cindi Marsiglio, Walmart

Published: Jan. 20, 2017, 5 p.m.

b'Cindi Marsiglio, vice president of US Sourcing & Manufacturing at Walmart, is responsible for delivering Walmart\\u2019s $250 billion commitment towards additional US manufacturing in the next ten years. In that role she leads the company\\u2019s mission to facilitate opportunities with current and new suppliers and accelerate making US-made goods available to Walmart customers\\nShe is also responsible for leading Walmart\\u2019s Supplier Diversity program, encouraging diverse companies to explore new opportunities with Walmart.\\nNot many understand the lockstep relationship that Walmart has with manufacturing. Two-thirds of the manufactured goods in their stores are made or grown in the US. With 60% of Americans shopping at Walmart, they can \\u201cmove markets," taking an active role in the manufacturing supply chain.'