WALMART – Analyzing the Organization.
1. Do managers and employees use certain words and phrases to describe the behavior of people in WALMART? Are any stories about events or people typically used to describe the way the organization works? (Hint: Look at the WALMART Web page.) 2. How does WALMART socialize employees? Does it put them through formal training programs? […]
WalMart Case Study: Does Walmart have a competitive advantage?
Based on the information in the case (and as of the case’s date, 2013) Does Walmart have a competitive advantage? Temporary CA? Sustainable CA? What changes could be made to develop CA and/or create more sustainable CA? Are there resources Walmart or its competitor’s control that are key to CA? Financial, Physical, Human, and Organizational? […]
Walmart Storage and Warehousing Technique
Description Build or lease space? Warehouse layout? (why did they choose that type? Is it efficient? Needs improving?) Cost of rent if applicable? Manhour cost? Facility cost? Frequency of delivery? Fixed cost? Variable cost? Procurement cost? Operational cost? Inventory turnover cost? Stock accuracy (type of software)? What processes or procedures are put in place to […]
