This strategy called for broad systemic changes in hopes of encouraging and achieving sustainability. This paper contains the following three parts: Part I. Analysis of Wal-Mart's strategy, Part II. Planning Process for IT at Wal-Mart, and Part III. Conclusion.
PART I: ANALYSIS OF WAL-MART'S STRATEGY
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
? Strong name recognition and customer base
? Largest retailer in the world
? High ability to have an impact socially and economically
? Pioneering abilities and experience
? Largest employer in the world
? Among the highest for net sales in the world
? Has maintained an aggressive growth strategy adding new stores at a high rate
? Global presence Weaknesses
? The source of public criticism over low wages, poor health care, killing the small town, discrimination, and violating child labor laws
? Price deflation because of purchasing a high quantity of items and having to sell at reduced cost (overstocking)
? Too many stores too close together
? High employee turnover rate
? Do not attract higher income customers
? History of making promises it can't keep in regards to earnings
? So many suppliers they are hard to track
Opportunities
? Because of company size and world infiltration, efforts supported can be accomplished
? No strong presence in many parts of Europe
? Room to increase efficiency of energy in both trucks and stores
? Reduction of emissions and solid waste
? Provision of affordable health care for all
? Wage improvements
? Affordable and convenient health care for all Threats
? Other low price vendors such as dollar stores can cause problems for Wal-Mart's ability to keep customers
? The lasting effects of the war in Iraq
? Strong pursuit of innovative technologies can cause suppliers angst and eventual inability to meet standards further alienating customer base
? Spreading self too thin to provide quality services
Ansoff's Analysis
Current Products New Products
Current Markets ? Promote current sustainable resources available to customers
? Maintain customer base by offering shorter lines, lower prices, and accessible locations ? Open more Wal-Mart clinics to reach more people
? Encourage diversity
? Pay employees sustainable minimum wages
? Encourage sustainable suppliers
New Markets ? Add more and more products that are sustainable and offer them at affordable prices
? Make truck fleet more efficient
? Make stores and clubs more efficient by providing less solid waste
? Expand RFID technology
? Open stores in more outside countries
? Expand "Green" initiative into website ? Partner with businesses to provide healthcare affordable for all
? Pursue regulatory and policy changes that promote energy efficiency and renewable energy
? Establish a program that gives suppliers preference for aggressively reducing emissions... displayed 300 characters
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Analysis of Wal-Mart's strategy, Part II. Planning Process for IT at Wal-Mart, and Part III. Conclusion.
PART I: ANALYSIS OF WAL-MART'S STRATEGY
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
? Strong name recognition and customer base
? Largest retailer in the world
? High ability to have an impact socially and economically
? Pioneering abilities and experience
? Largest employer in the world
? Among the highest for net sales in the world
? Has maintained an aggressive growth strategy adding new stores at a high rate
? Global presence Weaknesses
? The source of public criticism over low wages, poor health care, killing the small town, discrimination, and violating child labor laws
? Price deflation because of purchasing a high quantity of items and having to sell at reduced cost (overstocking)
? Too many stores too close together
? High employee turnover rate
? Do not attract higher income customers
? History of making promises it can't keep in regards to earnings
? So many suppliers they are hard to track
Opportunities
? Because of company size and world infiltration, efforts supported can be accomplished
? No strong presence in many parts of Europe
? Room to increase efficiency of energy in both trucks and stores
? Reduction of emissions and solid waste
? Provision of affordable health care for all
? Wage improvements
? Affordable and convenient health care for all Threats
? Other low price vendors such as dollar stores can cause problems for Wal-Mart's ability to keep customers
? The lasting effects of the war in Iraq
? Strong pursuit of innovative technologies can cause suppliers angst and eventual inability to meet standards further alienating customer base
? Spreading self too thin to provide quality services
Ansoff's Analysis
Current Products New Products
Current Markets ? Promote current sustainable resources available to customers
? Maintain customer base by offering shorter lines, lower prices, and accessible locations ? Open more Wal-Mart clinics to reach more people
? Encourage diversity
? Pay employees sustainable minimum wages
? Encourage sustainable suppliers
New Markets ? Add more and more products that are sustainable and offer them at affordable prices
? Make truck fleet more efficient
? Make stores and clubs more efficient by providing less solid waste
? Expand RFID technology
? Open stores in more outside countries
? Expand "Green" initiative into website ? Partner with businesses to provide healthcare affordable for all
? Pursue regulatory and policy changes that promote energy efficiency and renewable energy
? Establish a program that gives suppliers preference for aggressively reducing emissions... displayed 300 characters
