Question:
Carrefour is one of France's largest retail companies. They operate as mini-markets, automotive centers, supermarkets, and warehouse stores. Carrefour's value chain is determined by the host country's purchasing. That is, the company customizes its supply chain operations according to the countries in which it operates. It appears that the organization uses both inbound and outbound logistics. That is, they receive and warehouse products (inbound) as well as warehouse and distribute the finished product (outbound). My question is, how does Carrefour's model differ from other supply chain models?