1. What was the nature of benefits derived by Walmart from the efficient supply chain management practices and how far it has contributed to its sustainable competitive advantage? Explain.
2. Walmart invited its major suppliers to develop profitable supply chain partnerships. Discuss how good/bad it is to share knowledge/critical information with vendors/suppliers or even customers?
3. Walmart has been able to achieve respectable leadership in the retail industry because of its focus on supply chain management. Discuss in detail the distribution, supply chain and logistics system adopted by Walmart. Thoroughly explain how IT has benefited Walmart’s logistics and inventory management.