What Is Wal-Mart's Motivation for Sharing Data with Its Supply

question 10

Multiple Choice

What is Wal-Mart's motivation for sharing data with its supply partners?

• A) Creating switching costs for suppliers
• B) Lowering prices of products
• C) Achieving maturity in the American market
• D) Countering the accusations of union activists
• E) Deflecting criticism for ruining local mom-and-pop stores

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