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    Wal-Mart Swot Analysis

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    Executive Summary Wal-Mart has grown into one of the largest discount retail stores in the world and has proven that the type of operation that they have is successful and effective. Although they are the industry leader‚ in the recent years their sales growth rate has not experienced such of an increase. The decrease of the slowing growth rate from their previous double-digit growth has begun to develop problems and serious concern for the company. They are now faced with the attempt to understand

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    Walton‚ Wal-Mart followed an amazing pattern of success and growth‚ eclipsing all other U.S. department store retailers by the early 1990’s. In early spring 2001‚ Wal-Mart enjoyed a huge market capitalization of over $230B‚ which was down from highs of nearly $300B in early 2000. Wal-Mart Stores‚ Inc. is the world ’s largest retailer and the largest company in the world based on revenues‚ ignoring profits (income)‚ assets‚ and market capitalization. In the fiscal year ending January 31‚ 2002‚ Wal-Mart

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    Control Mechanisms of Wal-Mart � PAGE * MERGEFORMAT �3� Control Mechanisms of Wal-Mart Without the effectiveness of control‚ the successes of most companies would be easily faltered. Wal-Mart‚ being one of the World’s largest retail chains‚ has established itself as a global leader‚ and not without having a defined plan of action. Through varying efforts and countless control regulation‚ this retail giant has secured itself within the industry. Throughout this paper‚ an address will be made to

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    Wal-Mart Strategic Analysis

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    Wal-Mart Stores‚ Inc.: A New Set of Challenges Part I Strategic Direction Mission: Wal-Mart is an American – based discount retailing store that implements that lower prices will result in higher sales volume‚ so to continue to provide customers with quality goods at everyday low prices will keep our customers satisfied and coming back. Objectives: Short Range: · To have 90% of the customers leave the store satisfied with their experience at the store. Long Range: · To

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    for Wal-Mart’s success has been its inbound logistics. Wal-Mart pioneered the development of a hub-and-spoke distribution system. Its central distribution warehouses are strategically located to serve clusters of Wal-Mart stores which lead to minimized shipping times. • Operations: Hand-held scanners allow Wal-Mart to monitor its inventory in real-time. This helps Wal-Mart reduce the potential for stock outs and excess inventory. Other significant operations that differentiate Wal-Mart from

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    Wal-Mart Goes Global

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    Wal-Mart Goes Global Content: 1. Global strategies they use 2. Trade theories they may use 3. History of the company 4. How and why they operate globally 5. Investment environments 6. Some relevant countries they participate in foreign exchange rates. 7. Their strategies and structures in the global marketplace. Wal-Mart Stores’ Global strategies: Wal-Mart’s Global strategies related events that position the company to leverage its global scale to reduce costs

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    Wal-Mart Financial Paper

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    Wal-Mart Financial Paper According to Fortune 500 (2008)‚ Wal-Mart CEO‚ Lee Scott dramatically cut prices on 15‚000 items because of the brutal fourth-quarter retail forecasts. He cut the prices a staggering 20 percent to lure in shoppers for the holidays. By doing so‚ Wal-Mart pressured other retailers in the industry to pinch already tight margins. Fortunately for Wal-Mart‚ the method worked. Wal-Mart grossed $100 billion‚ breaking its fourth-quarter sales record. Wal-Mart also beat a large

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    Wal Mart Stock Analysis

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    price of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (which ticker symbol in NYSE is WMT) by fundamental analysis. According to this analysis‚ I recommend that Wal-Mart is worth to invest in the long term because of the potential growth of market shares and revenue. Besides‚ based on P/E method and Gordon model‚ WMT price is undervalued; therefore‚ if investors buy the stock‚ they will get benefit not only in capital gain but also in dividend cash inflow. II. Introduction of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT) Wal-Mart‚ founded

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    Wal-Mart Struggles with Diversity Wal-Mart ’s vision is to achieve superior customer service and low prices‚ and to apply the three basic beliefs of founder Sam Walton: "respect for the individual‚ service to our customers‚ and strive for excellence."How might workforce diversity help a company fulfill this vision? How might diversity make this vision more challenging to achieve? Based on the information given in this case‚ how well do you think Wal-Mart has fulfilled its vision? Corporations

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    Student Investment Management Analyst Report Initiating Coverage Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Wal-Mart operates over 10‚000 discount department stores‚ supermarkets‚ hypermarkets and wholesale centers under 69 different banners. The company has a presence in 27 countries across the globe. Overview of Recommendation Investment Thesis Opportunities  Track record of excellent management and continued cost cutting to improve margins.  History of returning wealth to investors through aggressive

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