SWOT Analysis Walmart by Justus Villella https://padlet.com/justusvillella/ggwp31y6so9p Brainstorming en-us 2017-09-18 17:38:45 UTC 2021-05-31 18:21:16 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Rafaelo.png https://padlet.com/justusvillella/ggwp31y6so9p/wish/1574159756 currently only trade in a relatively small number of countries. Therefore there are tremendous opportunities for future business in expanding consumer markets, such as China and India]]> 2021-05-31 18:05:19 UTC https://padlet.com/justusvillella/ggwp31y6so9p/wish/1574159756 https://padlet.com/justusvillella/ggwp31y6so9p/wish/1574159762 Being number one means that you are the target of competition, locally and globally.

]]> 2021-05-31 18:05:19 UTC https://padlet.com/justusvillella/ggwp31y6so9p/wish/1574159762 Being a global retailer means Walmart could be exposed to political problems in the countries they operate in. https://padlet.com/justusvillella/ggwp31y6so9p/wish/1574160731 2021-05-31 18:05:54 UTC https://padlet.com/justusvillella/ggwp31y6so9p/wish/1574160731 Since Walmart offers such a wide range of products, they aren't able to focus on specific high quality products in terms of manufacturing. Meaning more options than more focused competitors but in some cases lower quality. https://padlet.com/justusvillella/ggwp31y6so9p/wish/1574160910 2021-05-31 18:05:59 UTC https://padlet.com/justusvillella/ggwp31y6so9p/wish/1574160910 https://padlet.com/justusvillella/ggwp31y6so9p/wish/1574161058 Opportunities exist for Wal-Mart to continue with its current strategy of large, super centres.

]]> 2021-05-31 18:06:05 UTC https://padlet.com/justusvillella/ggwp31y6so9p/wish/1574161058 The stores are currently only trade in a relatively small number of countries. Therefore there are tremendous opportunities for future business in expanding consumer markets, such as China and India. https://padlet.com/justusvillella/ggwp31y6so9p/wish/1574161358 2021-05-31 18:06:15 UTC https://padlet.com/justusvillella/ggwp31y6so9p/wish/1574161358 https://padlet.com/justusvillella/ggwp31y6so9p/wish/1574161716 Since Wal-Mart sell products across many sectors (such as clothing, food, or stationary), it may not have the flexibility of some of its more focused competitors.]]> 2021-05-31 18:06:26 UTC https://padlet.com/justusvillella/ggwp31y6so9p/wish/1574161716 New locations and store types offer Wal-Mart opportunities to exploit market development https://padlet.com/justusvillella/ggwp31y6so9p/wish/1574162345 2021-05-31 18:06:48 UTC https://padlet.com/justusvillella/ggwp31y6so9p/wish/1574162345 Wal-Mart has grown substantially over recent years, and has experienced global expansion (for example its purchase of the United Kingdom based retailer ASDA). https://padlet.com/justusvillella/ggwp31y6so9p/wish/1574162582 2021-05-31 18:06:56 UTC https://padlet.com/justusvillella/ggwp31y6so9p/wish/1574162582 R https://padlet.com/justusvillella/ggwp31y6so9p/wish/1574162637 A focused strategy is in place for human resource management and development. People are key to Wal-Mart's business and it invests time and money in training people, and retaining a developing them.]]> 2021-05-31 18:06:58 UTC https://padlet.com/justusvillella/ggwp31y6so9p/wish/1574162637 https://padlet.com/justusvillella/ggwp31y6so9p/wish/1574163398 Being a global retailer means that you are exposed to political problems in the countries that you operate in.]]> 2021-05-31 18:07:23 UTC https://padlet.com/justusvillella/ggwp31y6so9p/wish/1574163398 https://padlet.com/justusvillella/ggwp31y6so9p/wish/1574164016  is the World's largest grocery retailer and control of its empire, despite its IT advantages, could leave it weak in some areas due to the huge span of control

]]> 2021-05-31 18:07:45 UTC https://padlet.com/justusvillella/ggwp31y6so9p/wish/1574164016 https://padlet.com/justusvillella/ggwp31y6so9p/wish/1574164595 invests time and money in training people, and retaining a developing them]]> 2021-05-31 18:08:04 UTC https://padlet.com/justusvillella/ggwp31y6so9p/wish/1574164595 New locations and store types offer Wal-Mart opportunities to exploit market development. They diversified from large super centres, to local and mall-based sites. https://padlet.com/justusvillella/ggwp31y6so9p/wish/1574165055 2021-05-31 18:08:20 UTC https://padlet.com/justusvillella/ggwp31y6so9p/wish/1574165055 https://padlet.com/justusvillella/ggwp31y6so9p/wish/1574165820 The company has a core competence involving its use of information technology to support its international logistics system. For example, it can see how individual products are performing country-wide, store-by-store at a glance. IT also supports Wal-Mart's efficient procurement.]]> 2021-05-31 18:08:45 UTC https://padlet.com/justusvillella/ggwp31y6so9p/wish/1574165820 https://padlet.com/justusvillella/ggwp31y6so9p/wish/1574165911 Wal-Mart has a good reputation worldwide, people trust the company.]]> 2021-05-31 18:08:49 UTC https://padlet.com/justusvillella/ggwp31y6so9p/wish/1574165911 https://padlet.com/justusvillella/ggwp31y6so9p/wish/1574166117 IT also supports Wal-Mart's efficient procurement

]]> 2021-05-31 18:08:56 UTC https://padlet.com/justusvillella/ggwp31y6so9p/wish/1574166117 https://padlet.com/justusvillella/ggwp31y6so9p/wish/1574166514 The cost of producing many consumer products tends to have fallen because of lower manufacturing costs. Manufacturing cost have fallen due to outsourcing to low-cost regions of the World. This has lead to price competition, resulting in price deflation in some ranges. ]]> 2021-05-31 18:09:11 UTC https://padlet.com/justusvillella/ggwp31y6so9p/wish/1574166514 https://padlet.com/justusvillella/ggwp31y6so9p/wish/1574167612 Wal-Mart is a powerful retail brand. It has a reputation for value for money, convenience and a wide range of products all in one store. 

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