Comment on One of Sam's Club's corporate teams is merging with Walmart's. Read the memo announcing the 'big step.'

Revenue for the Sam's Club division has grown by nearly 50% over the past five years on a flat store count.Courtesy of Sam's ClubThe corporate supply chain team for Sam's Club is merging with that of its parent company, Walmart.In a memo, Walmart's head of supply chain operations said the move will aid growth.A spokesperson told BI the plan gives Sam's Club better access to resources and job cuts aren't expected.Sam's Club's corporate supply chain team is merging into the supply chain team of its parent company, Walmart, according to a memo obtained by Business Insider.In an email to staff, Walmart's head of supply chain operations, David Guggina, welcomed the wholesale club team into the fold and said the move will aid growth for the companies."This is a big step in our growth journey, bringing together a supply chain that is future-ready to serve both Sam's Club and Walmart for the long-term," he said.