1. Based on financial data provided in case study, evaluate various financial performance measures (Return on Equity, Return on Asset), Return on Financial Leverage, Profit Margin, Asset Turnover, Account Payable Turnover, Account Receivable Turnover, Inventory Turnover, Property, Plant, & Equipment Turnover, and Cash to Cash Cycle) for Walmart and Macys for year 2013.

2. Explain differences in the following performance measures for Walmart and Macys originating from supply chain strategy and structure along various drivers of supply chain performance.

Account Payable Turnover

Account Receivable Turnover,

Inventory Turnover,

Property, Plant, & Equipment Turnover, and

Cash to Cash Cycle