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    Companies selected are Wal-Mart and Target. Both companies have their financial year ended in January. Income Statement of the Target is showing gross margin but there is no such break up in Wal-Mart income statement. Income Statement of the Wal-Mart is showing directly operating income. Both companies have cost of goods sold over 70% of their revenue for the recent year. Wal-Mart has two sources of revenue while Target has only one source. Operating income of the Wal-Mart has decreased during the

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    Problem Wal-Mart was drawing increasing flak from organized labor about the company’s low wages and anti-union posture. It was confronting 6‚000 lawsuits on a variety of issues‚ including one claiming that it discriminated against female employees. H. Lee Scott was understandably concerned about the raft of issues that threatened to mar Wal-Mart’s reputation and raise questions about the company’s efforts to secure the lowest prices for its customers. The problem for Wal-Mart now is how

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    CASE #3 Wal-Mart on Trial on ’Predatory Pricing’ Charges ------------------------------------------------- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and its pricing practices went on trial in an Arkansas courtroom‚ where three independent pharmacies are trying to prove that the nation’s largest retailer sold merchandise below its costs in an effort to drive competitors out of business. The retail druggists in Conway‚ Ark.‚ north of Little Rock‚ contend that their business suffered from Wal-Mart’s "predatory prices"

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    Vs. Wal-Mart Stores‚ Inc Problem: Don Edwards‚ a recent MBA graduate has been asked to analyze the financial performance of Sears and Wal-Mart. Although Wal-Mart is the industry powerhouse‚ its 20% return on equity (ROE) lags behind that of Sears’ 22%. Analysis: Wal-Mart operates fewer stores than Sears but is ahead in terms of total selling area by a ratio of 3.4:1. Between 1995 and 1997‚ Sears’ retail store revenue per selling square foot was not only lower than that of Wal-Mart

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    Wal Mart Annual Report Analysis

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    EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Eduardo Castro-Wright Vice Chairman‚ Wal-Mart Stores‚ Inc. M. Susan Chambers Executive Vice President‚ Global People Brian C. Cornell Executive Vice President‚ President and Chief Executive Officer‚ Sam’s Club 2 010 Financial Report 15 Five-Year Financial Summary 16 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 30 Consolidated Statements of Income 31 Consolidated Balance Sheets 32 Consolidated Statements

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    Wal-Mart Stores: Every Day Low Prices in China Why the ‘Every Day Low Price’ does not work in China? From the cost structure and supply chain management perspective: Rigorous cost control -Compared to many local competitors‚ Wal-Mart is subject to a number of unfavorable fees and charges. Transportation cost is high as import makes up a large proportion of inventory. Opening stores in prime location also increases land and rent lost. The undercapacity of distribution centres also contribute

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    1. What is the ethical dilemma facing Wal-Mart in this case? Do Wal-Mart’s associates also face an ethical dilemma? If so‚ what is it? Wal-Mart is trying to implement the Kronos system which will automate a process that usually requires personal judgment. The Kronos system will create work schedules that are favorable to the company’s profit margin. Wal-Mart will be responsible for the potential conflicts the new system may cause its employees. Wal-Mart employees will face an ethical dilemma

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    backbone. Both ends of the trunk must be terminated to stop the signal from bouncing back up the cable. Because the bus topology does not have a central point it is difficult to troubleshoot problems.  Also‚ a break at any point along the bus can cause the entire network to go down. In a ring topology‚ all computers and devices are connected to cable that forms a closed loop.  Each computer on this type of topology acts like a repeater and boosts the signal before sending it to the next computer

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    operations. The five common marketing orientations are production‚ sales‚ customer‚ strategic marketing‚ and social marketing. The production orientation does not apply to Avon. Initially when Avon entered its first foreign market‚ it went to nearby Canada probably focusing on a sales orientation with little product adaptation. Today‚ Avon utilizes aspects of customer‚ strategic marketing‚ and social marketing in its global strategy. Avon modifies its products to meet specific customers’ needs such

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    Business Policy Wal-Mart Case Industry Analysis – Analyzing the Task Environment Analyzing important stakeholder groups such as suppliers and customers in a particular Corporation’s task environment. Short History of Wal-Mart Founded by Sam Walton. He was in business since 1940 but in 1962 decided to focus on low price-high quality discounter. His personal charisma‚ simple upbringing and a dedication towards hard work has made his business a success. He found a right market niche

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