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Information and Orgnization_LO7 Assignment

Information and Orgnization_LO7 Assignment

Q 1. How did Walmart begin? 2. How did Walton and his senior management cut out the middle man? 3. What is the hub and spoke design of distribution centers? How did this impact where distribution centers and stores were located?4. What kind of retail strategy did Walmart use?5. How did Walmart’s information systems capability evolve?

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A chain of stores was owed by Sam Walton under the banner of Ben Franklin Stores. Merchandise was able to be bought by him from suppliers in bulk and these goods were then transported directly to his stores. A new trend was realized by Walton in discount retailing. It was decided by him to open up stores that would be of warehouse-style and large ("Our History", 2017).