Assignment -
Case study about the American supermarket chain Wal-Mart. Please read the case and answer the four questions on page 8. You don't need to write an essay, just write down your answers for each question separately. Please make sure your answer is at least 1000 words in total.
1. Wal-Mart has been able to achieve respectable leadership in the retail industry because of its focus on supply chain management. Discuss in detail the distribution and logistics system adopted by Wal-Mart.
2. The use of innovative information technology tools had benefited Wal-Mart's supply chain management. In the light of the above statement, briefly explain how IT benefited Wal-Mart's logistics and inventory management.
3. What were the supply chain management processes adopted by Wal-Mart and how far were they effective? Discuss.
4. What was the nature of benefits derived by Wal-Mart from the efficient supply chain management practices and how far it has contributed to its sustainable competitive advantage? Explain.