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A Case Study of WalMart’s “Green” Supply Chain Management

WalMart has undergone many growth stages since Sam Walton first decided to be the best retailer in the world. His initial strategy was to target low-income families in rural areas by offering significantly lower costs. When David Glass took over in 1988, Walton’s mission was truly realized through the use of technology in distribution and supply chain logistics, which allowed WalMart the opportunity to cut costs and lower prices for end users. Lee Scott took the reins in 2000 to steer WalMart toward sustainability. Scott’s business model to strengthen supply chain management processes by “going green” was a strategic decision that positively impacted WalMart’s growth, distribution techniques, and corporate identity. His knowledge of distribution systems and push for sustainability has transformed the company into an eco friendly powerhouse that continues to cut costs and remain at the frontier of distribution systems technology…to read the case click here

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