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Walmart Supply Chain: Building a Successful Integrated Supply Chain for Sustainable Competitive Advantage

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The retail giant has strategically adopted various IT initiatives to optimize its operations, enhance collaboration with suppliers, and achieve real-time inventory targeting. This system facilitates seamless communication and coordination between Walmart and its supply chain partners, including suppliers and distributors.

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The Big Interview with Ana Maria Velica

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It was back in 2004 in Romania – I am Romanian – and at the time I was working as a Marketing Assistant at British American Tobacco. I am an extrovert, so it was very easy for me to picture myself doing those negotiations with suppliers. When did your interest in procurement and supply chain begin?