Walmart has its own fleet of trucks and works directly with producers to take care of the
ordering, delivery, and handling of goods. In addition, Walmart works directly with
suppliers through its advanced system of inventory control and data processing.
Walmart is:
a. able to eliminate many of the functions typically performed by wholesalers.
b. performing many of the critical functions of wholesalers through its own system.
c. successfully using wholesalers to run its venerable chain of discount stores.
d. using information technology to eliminate the need to perform typical wholesale
functions.
e. vertically integrated in order to produce and distribute all products itself.
The objective of maintaining or increasing market share depends on growth in industry
sales.
a. True
b. False
Monique reads through her emails containing advertisements for sweaters from H&M,
purses from JC Penney, and tennis shoes from Foot Locker. Later while at the mall, she