Problem
I. What is your analysis of Wal-Mart's supply chain? Were the company's supply chain capabilities a source of competitive advantage? Why or why not?
II. How was Wal-Mart doing? How did it compare to its competitors?
III. What were the challenges facing Wal-Mart and what were the implications for its supply chain?
IV. As Doug McMillan, Wal-Mart's president and CEO, what steps would you take to improve the company's supply chain? Why?