Since 2009‚ Herschel Supply Co. has gone from two brothers starting up a company to a quirky international brand with around 200 members of staff due to the marketing savvy of having an appreciation for what it takes to be “cool”. The starting point of the company was to create an alternative to the generic gym bag that was more focused on the style and look of the bag but would continue to provide customers with the same functionality. However‚ today‚ style is still at the forefront of the company
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Customer Service The Walmart’s history goes way back to 1996‚ when the first store was open by founder Sam Walton in Roger‚ Ark. Sam Walton Believed firmly in customers getting the best service possible. Competitors doubted Sam when he share his idea of low price along with great customer service. Walmart was built on the principle that customers comes first no matter what. Sam rely solely on give the best customer service great customer experience. In 1992‚ he was awarded the President of Freedom by
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Five Forces Analysis of Wal-Mart Industry Threat of Competitors: The biggest threat in the US Grocery/Discount Retailer industry is competition. In particular‚ the main players are Wal-Mart‚ Kmart and Target. These firms also face competition from wholesalers such as BJ’s and Costco. Wal-Mart‚ as the industry leader‚ has adopted a cost leadership generic strategy. In the past‚ most firms have not been able to match Wal-Mart’s “everyday low prices.” The problem is that Wal-Mart’s barrier to entry
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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Wal-Mart Presented by: • Nikita Agarwal • Rohit Deshpande • Shashi Shankar Singh • Swapnil Tatmute Topics to be Covered: • • • • • Background Facts Analysis Recommendations Conclusion Introduction Founder- Sam Walton‚ born in 1918 Alma mater-University of Missouri 1940 Worked –J.C.Penny First lesson-”Offering significant discount on product prices to expand volume and increase overall profits.” • Business growth 1) Pharmacy 2) Auto service center 3) Jewellery
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CONTEXT (p.1) DATA * David Glass (CEO); Don Soderquist (COO) * ROA= 33% ; Sales growth= 35% * 1993. market value= $57.5 billion * Sales/square foot= $300 vs. $210 of competitors * Total sales: $16B (1987) → $67B (1993) * Earnings quadrupling: $628 million → $2.3B * Revolutionized many aspects of retailing + heavy investment in information technology. * Main Challenge: “HOW TO SUSTAIN THE COMPANY’S PHENOMENAL PERFORMANCE.” * Growth in 1993: (7%–8%) range‚
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Megan Campbell BSAD 690 Walmart Strategic Audit Abstract Walmart is in an industry that is continuously growing and expanding. They are the industry leader; however‚ they still face many issues. By offering a wide variety of products at very low prices they are able to sustain a competitive advantage. The firm faces pressure from customers and the government for ethical concerns and issues with the law. Walmart should continue to expand in the global market while strictly enforcing ethical
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Merchandisers and buyers will have to work together more closely to meet the demands and standards of today’s knowledgeable consumers. The interviewee expects that merchandising will become much more complex as digitization and the importance of big data analysis
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business. Walton decided to purchase a store in Bentonville‚ Arkansas and turn it into a discount department store called‚ “Walton’s 5 & 10.” Surprisingly‚ his business did very well because the main focus was to keep sales prices lower than his competitors. In 1962‚ Walton opened another discount department store by the name of‚ “Wal-Mart” and it gave rise to the extremely successful enterprise we know it as today. 1970s and 1980s Wal-Mart was known for satisfying consumer needs with their
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Walmart A Brief History In 1962 Sam Walton open his first Wal-Mart in Rogers‚ Arkansas. His low price approach to retail soon became a model that all Wal-Mart stores would follow. "Sell brand merchandise at low prices." By the 1980’s Wal-Mart had over 300 stores and had accumulated over 1 billion dollars in sales. USP OF WalMart Stores Wide variety‚ Low prices Other features Efficient supply chain network Central buying & Promotion Distribution Warehouse Cooperative
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their home goods. What we don’t see are the management aspect of the operations‚ the issues stores‚ management‚ and executives go through on a daily basis. Wal-Mart has several challenges it goes through‚ from self-inflicting wounds to battling competitors for the lowest prices and consumer business. However its CEO’s both past and present have set the foundation and direction of where Wal-Mart is to be headed in the 21st century. With direction and orders in-hand‚ its top executives have developed
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