Problem
I. What are Wal-Mart's supply chain strategies to operate domestically and globally with emphasis on how they plan and integrate supply chain components into a coordinated system?
II. Does Wal-Mart use key tactics such as risk pooling, inventory placement, integrated planning, collaboration, information sharing, or other tactics? If so, please describe. Are other tactics used?
III. How does Wal-Mart leverage the transportation industry providers, users, and government agencies? How does Wal-Mart address public policy issues along with managerial strategies in both the micro and/or macroeconomic issues in the transportation industry?
IV. How does Wal-Mart leverage their value chain and innovation cycles from conceptualization, technical feasibility, design specification, materials sourcing and product marketing, and implementation?
V. How does Wal-Mart gain strength in their distribution, warehousing, and inventory management while taking into consideration the economic impact?
VI. Does Wal-Mart have International carrier operations and/or sourcing strategies for import, export and distribution of materials and finished goods? Where are Wal-Mart's Facility locations and why? What are Wal-Mart's stakeholder roles in supply chain management?
VII. How does Wal-Mart's operations management act as a Lean strategic player in their organization?