Technological solution at Walmart Company

Technological solution at Walmart Company
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Walmart is one of the world`s largest retail corporations that serves its customers more than 200 million per week in its retail outlets, online and through mobile devises (Walmart, 2012). To be a market leader, technology is inevitable and Walmart has been utilizing technology to coordinate the operations of its stores to run effectively. Walmart uses web-based applications developed by Cisco network in order to satisfy its customers. Customers can shop online and order what they want as long as they have internet access no matter where they are located. This has made walmart gain competitive advantage over its competitors who rely on customers to go physically to the stores for shopping. Cisco has created a Walmart network that connects all the stores and distribution centers for easy communication. The internet solution has helped the company in its supply chain management. Retailers collaborate through technology with suppliers to ensure only required products are availed hence making the stores operate efficiently to lower the operational costs. This is...