1. Wal-mart's ILP
The company owns a fleet of more than 6,000 trucks and 14,000 trailers which allows for easier routing and scheduling. This allows Wal-Mart to replenish the shelves four times faster than its competition J. ... Wal-Mart has leveraged its volume buying power with its suppliers. ... "Even though Wal-Mart was tough in negotiating for absolute rock-bottom prices, the company worked closely with suppliers to develop mutual respect and to forge long-term partnerships that benefited both parties" (Thompson & Strickland, 1995, p. 866). An example of integrated logistics planning that includes supplie...
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