CASE $3$: Walmart: Supply Chain Management $($W $19317)$

This case focuses on the supply chain strategy of Walmart. Set in $2019,$ it provides a detailed description of the company's supply chain network and capabilities. Data in the case allows comparisons of Walmart's source of competitiveness with those of other retailers$-$both online including Amazon.com and traditional brick$-$and$-$mortar retailers, such as Target$-$to develop insights into the management of a large, complex, global supply chain network.

STUDY QUESTIONS:

What is your analysis of Walmart$$s supply chain? Are the company$$s supply chain capabilities a source of competitive advantage? Why or why not?

How is Walmart doing? How does it compare to its competitors? Think operations metrics not just financial ones

What are the challenges facing Walmart$$s operations in $2019?$

What are the implications of Walmart$$s growing ecommerce presence on its future supply chain? How should they proceed?