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University Class Assignment Evaluating_for_Sustainable_Competitive_Advantages_edited… 39419 79081 Document Details Submission ID trn:oid:::1:2790091782 Submission Date Dec 21, 2023, 1:04 PM UTC Download Date Dec 21, 2023, 1:05 PM UTC File Name AgAD-BUAAklwIFA File Size 23.0 KB 8 Pages 1,610 Words 9,653 Characters Page 1 of 10 - Cover Page Submission ID trn:oid:::1:2790091782 Page 1 of 10 - Cover Page Submission ID trn:oid:::1:2790091782

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2 Evaluating for Sustainable Competitive Advantages Introduction The global stage occupied by Walmart is a case in point of how entrepreneurship and innovation alter things. Founded in 1962, it began with Sam Walton's small discount shop until its expansion made it the world's top retailer in revenue and a number-one spot on Fortune magazine's list of America's 500 biggest companies. This is Walmart's intent to simultaneously save people money and the trouble of going out. It can be heard at every retail store (50-plus seas across lands). It runs its online sales channels, and ducts range. Walmart is active in numerous countries worldwide, with employees scattered all over. In different localities, retail is transformed as a new standard of consumer purchasing culture rises from within. SWOT Analysis Strengths Well-placed and strategically located physical stores led to much lower consumer convenience and became the competitive core upon which Walmart was built. This kind of pervasive scattering makes browsing in the store convenient, providing the omnichannel integration needed for brick-and-mortar shopping. With sound financial management, the firm can endure a stormy economy (Dong, 2023). To centralize authority, Walmart pays more for technical R&D, capital infrastructure, and talent recruitment to the distribution center. Its success has everything to do with human resources and maintaining employees. This has resulted in a human resource effort that channels the company's culture toward service and operational effectiveness. The company ensures that good supply chain management means that products are assigned to their proper place and inventory is controlled. Weaknesses Page 4 of 10 - AI Writing Submission Submission ID trn:oid:::1:2790091782 Page 4 of 10 - AI Writing Submission Submission ID trn:oid:::1:2790091782

3 Advocacy groups have begun to focus on labor practices and employee welfare issues. Wage and working-conditions conflicts like these have become public problems, damaging the company image and calling for actively reshaping corporate social responsibility (Ren 2023). Walmart has to be quick at adapting to changing consumer needs. As the world is getting more computerized, human merchants 'ability to adapt to this new era of e-commerce is being tested. In addition to its ongoing efforts in that area, technological change is so fast-paced today that the company must constantly improve and upgrade (Pandey et al., 2021). To maintain Walmart's position, it must find and correct such shortcomings by using myriad plans that are far-reaching in scope, from ethical labor to digital transformation. Opportunities Walmart can play on shifting market trends since they have decisively beefed up their web presence and modernized technologies in response to e-commerce. Good financial conditions keep technology continually advancing and lay a foundation for searching out new markets, leading to diversity in sources of the market. Geographical spread means they can offer various products, services, and technology through the active pursuit of innovation and the ability to respond rapidly in a changing environment (Pandey et al., 2021). By continuously observing various upgrades in the online and offline realms, Walmart strengthens its competitiveness as it seeks to keep a finger on an increasingly unpredictable market pulse. Threats However, outside dangers are innumerable for Walmart and must be viewed from a long- term perspective. Economic forecast Fluctuations in the economy are expected to impact consumer spending and demand for retail products negatively. Given this uncertainty, the company must have flexible pricing policies and make preparations to adapt flexibly when Page 5 of 10 - AI Writing Submission Submission ID trn:oid:::1:2790091782 Page 5 of 10 - AI Writing Submission Submission ID trn:oid:::1:2790091782

4 consumer consumption patterns change along with an economic downturn (Ren 2023). Meeting Regulatory obstacles at home and abroad hamper Walmart's operation. To maintain standards, the company must always be on its toes and strive hard without hindering production. In addition, the transformation of competition changes everything. Mobile stalls spring up everywhere, and consumers' tastes are naturally affected by its operations. Evaluation of Internal Factors Walmart's sustainable strength on the internal side is mainly in terms of deeply conceived store formats and positioning strategy. Apart from its financial stability, Walmart has the resources to invest more in technology and facilities while snapping up significant suppliers. In addition to operational efficiency, it is also the source of capital for constant innovation and company repositioning as needed with evolving trends. With solid backing from the three supports of competitive pricing, satisfying customers 'experiences, and long-term planning (Dong 2023), all this comes in for favorable consideration. Walmart's vast number of stores is its physical and geographical advantage. The company's enormous physical network can satisfy consumers' demands. The second is the massive scale of its operations, allowing it to create economies similar to those Walmart uses with suppliers and brick-and-mortar stores to push through great bargains. Moreover, the physical space transforms supply chain management and helps get products into consumers 'hands. Such physical infrastructure is critical to Walmart's competitive edge, combining convenience with access to secure its supremacy. Another internal factor working to Walmart's advantage is its human resources. The critical aspect of operational efficiency and customer service is the company workforce, which includes fully qualified personnel. Well-trained employees and the shelves of products ensure Page 6 of 10 - AI Writing Submission Submission ID trn:oid:::1:2790091782 Page 6 of 10 - AI Writing Submission Submission ID trn:oid:::1:2790091782

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5 customers a better shopping experience from beginning to end. Walmart states that employee training and development (Dong, 2023) likewise help to create a professional atmosphere for employees. Nevertheless, the firm must also take working culture into account. Trademarks and copyrights are not Walmart's main competitive advantage. However, the company's core competencies are in operational efficiency and related areas such as investment in technology (the latter two factors) and supply chain innovation. Apart from trademarks, name recognition plus flexibility to change alongside new market winds is much more cerebral--and thus more challenging for Walmart to excel at. All current programs, from people to software systems, are part of Walmart's competitive strategy. The company has state-of-the-art technologies for inventory management, supply chain efficiency, and customer analysis (Pandey et al., 2021). The idea is to cut down on decisions so Walmart can keep an eye on all facets of the industry and adjust inventories or customization according to personal needs. Educational training and employee incentives are tied to the company's operational efficiency vision. Evaluation of External Factors Walmart mainly relies on external factors to achieve its competitive advantage. The first is the general new-market trend for products and technology. Online shopping is becoming an ever-increasing part of daily life, so Walmart has never been slacked in thinking about the future of e-commerce and digital transformation. This fearlessness about embracing technology through investing in e-commerce platforms and strengthening its online presence has put the company at the forefront of retail transformation (Ren, 2023). These market trends will enable Walmart to broaden its audience and stay in front of a sales force that is expected to be online more and more. Page 7 of 10 - AI Writing Submission Submission ID trn:oid:::1:2790091782 Page 7 of 10 - AI Writing Submission Submission ID trn:oid:::1:2790091782

6 Seizing the economic opportunities and threats at the Local and global levels has enabled the company to remain at the top of the industry. With this structure in place, the company can extend its tentacles into other markets without having all of them due to an economic downturn here. Through Cutting costs, Walmart lures consumers with lower prices when the economy is up (Alsharari, 2021). On the other hand, in an economic downturn, its focus on low prices and bang for your buck appeal to penny-pinching consumers. Thus, it is mainly in great demand when times are tough economically. However, economic contingencies and disruption require firms to build rapid consumer habit-based counterstrategies. In addition to having demographic problems, Walmart also has its opportunities. For older adults, it can provide elder-friendly services like healthcare products and convenience items. In addition, Walmart's focus on diversity and inclusion also reflects demographic trends, making for a positive brand image. On the other hand, demographic shifts mean that product lines and market positioning need to be tailored to different consumer groups 'appetites. Walmart is adept at noticing demographic trends and has the clear-sightedness to seize new markets or niche consumer segments. Regulatory factors include political, environmental, and economic regulations, which create a challenging environment for Walmart. Regulatory hurdles are double-edged swords, allowing the company to demonstrate its commitment (Alsharari, 2021). However, environmental controls can also encourage investments in sustainable operations to reduce its carbon footprint and better resonate with green-minded consumers. Walmart, for instance, owing to its global scale and resources, can change itself to meet all kinds of regulations. Its demand for responsible business can also be turned into purchasing power simultaneously. Conclusion Page 8 of 10 - AI Writing Submission Submission ID trn:oid:::1:2790091782 Page 8 of 10 - AI Writing Submission Submission ID trn:oid:::1:2790091782

7 Walmart has advantages in both strategy and response to external factors. Improved financial resources, its just-in-time supply line management system, expansive physical plant facilities, and emphasis on technological innovation have further secured its position at the head of the market. Walmart has demonstrated perseverance and adaptability by actively addressing issues such as its labor policy and taking advantage of market conditions, economic factors, or regulations in the face of change. Ongoing commitment to employee, sustainability, and core technology development initiatives is a testament to the company's determination to advance as markets evolve. Walmart has continued because of its stability and adaptability, gradually consolidating into a model for visionary store chains. Retailing its elite, Walmart must focus on innovation and foresight tempered by adaptability in following new trends. Page 9 of 10 - AI Writing Submission Submission ID trn:oid:::1:2790091782 Page 9 of 10 - AI Writing Submission Submission ID trn:oid:::1:2790091782

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8 References Alsharari, N. M. (2021). Management Accounting Practices and E-Business Model in the US Walmart Corporation. Accounting and Finance Innovations . https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.100630 Dong, R. (2023). Wal- Mart’s Financial Analysis. Highlights in Business, Economics and Management , 5 , 312 – 316. https://doi.org/10.54097/hbem.v5i.5097 Pandey, R., D, D., Jayant, J., Vashishth, K., Nikhil, N., Qi, T. J., Kee, D. M. H., Mei, T. C., Xin, R. Y. K., & Qhi, L. Y. (2021). Factors Influencing Organization Success: A Case Study of Walmart. International Journal of Tourism and Hospitality in Asia Pacific (IJTHAP) , 4 (2), 112 – 123. http://www.ejournal.aibpmjournals.com/index.php/IJTHAP/article/view/1059/1018 Ren, X. (2023). Business Analysis of Walmart - Success Factors and Challenges. BCP Business & Management , 44 , 327 – 333. https://doi.org/10.54691/bcpbm.v44i.4838 Page 10 of 10 - AI Writing Submission Submission ID trn:oid:::1:2790091782 Page 10 of 10 - AI Writing Submission Submission ID trn:oid:::1:2790091782

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